GRE Vocabulary Cartoons: J Words

Jargon

special words or expressions that are used by a particular profession or group and are difficult for others to understand.

(noun) specialized language used by a particular group of people

jejune

(adj.) lacking in nutritive value; lacking in interest or substance; immature, juvenile

(adj.) dull; naive

jettison

(v.) to cast overboard, get rid of as unnecessary or burdensome

(verb) to get rid of or to reject something

(verb) abandon or discard (someone or something that is no longer wanted).

jingoism

extreme, chauvinistic patriotism, often favoring an aggressive, warlike foreign policy

(noun) extreme nationalism, belligerent foreign policy

jocose

(adj.) joking; humorous

judicious

(adj.) using or showing good judgment, wise, sensible

(adj.) having good judgement

juggernaut

a huge, powerful, and overwhelming force or institution

(noun) something very powerful

juvenescence

(noun) the state of being youthful or of growing young

juxtapose

to place side by side for comparison

(verb) to contrast