Oct 28, 2017
226. Jargon
J. A. R. G. O. N. — Terminology. Technical language. Lingo.
Note how the word is used in this sentence.
⇢ I don’t like reading that text book because it contains too much scientific jargon.- 227. Jaded
J. A. D. E. D. — Cynical. Tired.
The antonym for jaded is fresh.
Listen to its usage in this sentence.
⇢ After working in the prison system for many years he became jaded about the rights of criminals. - 228. Jeopardy
J. E. O. P. A. R. D. Y. — Danger. Risk. Trouble.
The antonym for jeopardy is safety or protection.
Note how the word is used in this sentence.
⇢ You are putting your life in jeopardy if you drive without wearing a seatbelt. - 229. Jettison
J. E. T. T. I. S. O. N. — Throw away. Get rid of.
The antonym for jettisoning something is keeping something.
The following sentence illustrates its usage.
⇢ The plane had to jettison the rest of its fuel in order to safely land. - 230. Jocular
J. O. C. U. L. A. R. — Humorous. Jovial. Playful.
The antonym for jocular is serious.
For example.
⇢ His jocular manner always makes me laugh. - 231. Judiciously
J. E. U. D. I. C. I. O. U. S. L. Y. — Sensibly. Prudently. Carefully.
The antonym for judiciously is stupidly.
Listen to its usage in the sentence.
⇢ She applied sunscreen judiciously before going out to the beach. - 232. Junction
J. U. N. C. T. I. O. N. — Intersection. Connection.
Note how the word is used in this sentence.
⇢ The driver turned left at the junction of the two highways.
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