J's Flashcards
1
Q
jettison
A
throw or drop (something) from an aircraft or ship.
“six aircraft jettisoned their loads in the sea”
2
Q
jole de vivre
A
joy of living
3
Q
juggernaut
A
massive destructive force
4
Q
jurat
A
an official memorandum at the end of affidavit
5
Q
jurisprudence
A
knowledge of law
6
Q
juxtapose
A
to put side by side to compare
“black-and-white photos of slums were starkly juxtaposed with color images”
