Vocabulary Words Starting With J
9 GRE, SAT, IELTS, and TOEFL vocabulary words beginning with J.
Jaded
easy
adjective
Worn out and cynical from having too much experience with something, especially something unpleasant.
Jargon
easy
noun
Special words or expressions used by a particular profession or group that outsiders find hard to understand.
Jeopardize
medium
verb
To put something valuable or important at risk of harm or loss.
Jettison
medium
verb
To discard something no longer wanted or needed, often to lighten a load.
Jocular
medium
adjective
Fond of joking around; playfully humorous in manner.
Jovial
easy
adjective
Full of cheerful friendliness and good humor.
Jubilant
easy
adjective
Overflowing with triumphant joy after a success.
Judicious
medium
adjective
Showing sound, sensible judgment, especially in practical decisions.
Juxtapose
medium
verb
To place two things side by side so that their differences or similarities become clear.