SAT PREP Flashcards
Jettison
throw overboard
in order to enable the ship to ride safely through the storm, the captain had to jettison much of his cargo
Jingoist
extremely aggressive and militant patriot; warlike chauvinist
always bellowing “american first!” the congressman was such a jingoist you could almost hear the sabers ratting as he marched down the halls
jocose
given to joking
the salesman was so jocose that many of his customers suggested that he become a “stand- up” comic
jocular
said or done in jest
although bill knew the boss hated jokes, he couldn’t resist making one jocular remark
jollity
gaiety;cheerfulness
the festive christmas dinner was a merry one, and old and young alike joined in the generally
jovial
good-natured; merry
a frown seemed out of place on his invariably
jubilation
rejoicing
there was great jubilation when the armistice was announced
judicious
sound of judgment; wise
at a key moment in his life, he made a judicious investment that was the foundation of his later wealth
junta
group of men joined political intrigue, cabal
as soon as he learned of its existence, the dictator ordered the execution of all of the members of the junta
jurisprudence
science of law
he was more a student of jurisprudence than a practitioner of the law
kernel
central or vital part; whole seed (as a corn)
“Watson, buried within this tissue of lies there is a kernel of truth, when i find it, the mystery will be solved.”
kindle
start a fire, inspire
one of the first things ben learned in the boy scouts was how to kindle a fire by rubbing two dry sticks together. her teacher’s praise for her poetry kindled a spark of hope inside Maya
kindred
related; belonging to the family
kinetic
producing motion
kleptomaniac
person who has a compulsive desire to steal. they discovered that the wealthy customer was a kleptomaniac when they caught her stealing some cheap trinkets
knave
untrustworthy person; rouge; scoundrel
