The wedding was ruined once the jilted bride realized the groom wasn't coming.
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jaunty -
Having or expressing a lively, cheerful, and self-confident manner
As his arms swung back and forth, Leo's jaunty walk down the street projected an air of self-confidence.
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jargon -
Special words or expressions that are used by a particular profession or group and are difficult for others to understand
At his first day on the job, Louie kept getting confused by all of the technical jargon that his boss insisted on using.
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jalopy -
An old car in a dilapidated condition
The rusted-out jalopy looked like it hadn't been driven in years.
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jolt -
An abrupt rough or violent movement
Ewan woke up with a jolt, realizing that he had slept through the alarm and was going to be over an hour late for his first day of work at the new job.
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jut -
To extend out, over, or beyond the main body or line of something
The observation deck jutted out from the building, allowing people to see the city directly underneath their feet.
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Jerk -
A contemptibly obnoxious person
Tia was just trying to drive home, but the jerk in the next lane yelled at her for driving too slowly.
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jeopardize -
To endanger or threaten the success or safety of something.
Drinking and driving can jeopardize not only your own life but also the lives of others.
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jarring -
Causing a sudden, unpleasant, or shocking effect.
The loud and sudden fire alarm was jarring in the otherwise quiet neighborhood.
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josh -
To tease or joke around with someone in a playful way
Matt had a crush on Audrey but couldn't tell her that, so he would josh her about her odd clothing choices and hoped that would work instead.
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jumble -
An untidy collection or group of things.
When Dorothy visited her son's apartment to surprise him, she was shocked by the mess! Everything was scattered about in such a jumble, that it looked as if a tornado had swept through.
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justified -
Having a valid reason or explanation for an action, belief, or decision.
The police officer’s actions were justified because he was protecting innocent people.
