GRE words starting with J
18 GRE-level words that begin with J, each with its part of speech, a plain-English definition, and an example sentence. Tap any word for synonyms, antonyms, and more.
an impudent, conceited person given to presumptuous behavior
worn out or made cynical by overexposure to something
specialized or technical language used by a particular group that outsiders find hard to grasp
affected by bitterness, resentment, or prejudice that distorts one's judgment
to make rude and mocking remarks at someone
lacking substance or maturity; naive and simplistic
to put at risk of loss, harm, or failure
danger of loss, harm, or failure
a long, mournful complaint or lamentation, often a list of woes
a thing said or done for amusement; a joke
to discard or abandon something, especially to lighten a load or escape a burden
aggressive, belligerent patriotism marked by a hostile stance toward other nations
given to or characterized by joking, playfully humorous
fond of joking; characterized by good-humored playfulness
cheerful and friendly in a hearty, good-humored way
showing sound judgment and careful, sensible decision-making
a particular point in time, especially one of significance or decision
to place two or more things side by side to highlight their contrasts or similarities
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