Vocabulary Flashcards - J Words

Tired, bored, or lacking enthusiasm, typically after having had too much of something (After years of partying, he became jaded with the nightlife scene.)

Special words or expressions used by a profession or group that are difficult for others to understand (The report was filled with legal jargon that was hard to understand.)

To throw or drop (something) from an aircraft or ship; to abandon or discard (The crew jettisoned the cargo to lighten the ship.)

Fond of or characterized by joking; humorous or playful (His jocular manner made him the life of the party.)

Having, showing, or done with good judgment or sense (The manager made a judicious decision to invest in the new project.)

To place or deal with close together for contrasting effect (The artist juxtaposed light and dark colors to create a striking effect.)