"J" Word List Flashcards
1
Q
jaundiced
A
pertaining to a yellowed skin; prejudiced
2
Q
jaunt
A
short trip; excursion
3
Q
jaunty
A
carefree; confident
4
Q
jetsam
A
goods cast overboard to lighten a ship
5
Q
jettison
A
to throw goods overboard
6
Q
jilt
A
to reject; to cast off
7
Q
jingoism
A
extreme patriotism
8
Q
jocose
A
joking; humorous
9
Q
jocular
A
humorous
10
Q
jostle
A
to bump; to push
11
Q
judicious
A
wise; showing sound judgment
12
Q
junket
A
a pleasure trip; an excursion
13
Q
junta
A
a small group ruling a country
14
Q
jurisprudence
A
science of law
15
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jut
A
to stick out; to protect
