English Vocabulary - Archives

For each word, you will get the meaning and the root of the word and synonyms and antonyms for the word. For each word, you will also get a simple sentence which uses the word. These sentences help you understand the usage of the words.

JADED (adj)

Meaning
tired out or lacking enthusiasm, having had too much of something.
Root of the word
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Synonyms
weary, fatigued, sapped
Antonyms
fresh
Usage
After a hectic session at work, we needed a break to rejuvenate our jaded spirits.

JAMBOREE (noun)

Meaning
a large party or a lavish or boisterous celebration.
Root of the word
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Synonyms
rally, gathering, get-together, conference, festival, gala, party, carnival.
Antonyms
-
Usage
The jamboree on the Children's Film Festival at Hyderabad attracted the attention of some of the leading Hollywood actors.

JARRING (adj)

Meaning
incongruous in a striking or shocking way
Root of the word
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Synonyms
clashing, conflicting, contrasting, incompatible, incongruous, discordant, dissonant, inharmonious,
Antonyms
harmonious, pleasing
Usage
The room was tastefully decorated except for the dark coloured curtains which had a jarring effect on the rest of the decor.

JAUNDICED (adj)

Meaning
feeling or showing prejudice, distaste or jealousy
Root of the word
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Synonyms
bitter, resentful, cynical, soured, distorted, disenchanted, pessimistic, sceptical
Antonyms
unbiased optimistic
Usage
A person with a jaundiced view of the world seldom derives any happiness out of life.

JEJUNE (adj)

Meaning
dull and uninteresting
Root of the word
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Synonyms
boring, tedious, dreary, mundane, commonplace, routine
Antonyms
fascinating, uninspiring
Usage
His speech which was rather jejune, failed to sustain the interest of the audience.

JEOPARDY (noun)

Meaning
danger of loss or harm
Root of the word
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Synonyms
danger, peril, endangerment, insecurity, vulnerability
Antonyms
safety, security.
Usage
The Minister's political career was in jeopardy when he was implicated in the scam.

JEST (noun)

Meaning
something said or done to amuse people.
Root of the word
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Synonyms
joke, witticism, funny remark, gag, quip, sally, pun, play on words.
Antonyms
-
Usage
The remark was made in jest and not meant to be taken seriously

JETTISON (verb)

Meaning
throw overboard
Root of the word
ject, jet = to throw, to throw
Synonyms
get rid of, throw away, chuck out, discard, ditch, abandon
Antonyms
load, accept
Usage
The entire cargo had to be jettisoned as all but one of the engines had developed a snag.

JINGOISM (noun)

Meaning
excessive support for one's country.
Root of the word
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Synonyms
chauvinism, xenophobia, isolationism, sectarianism, hawkishness, militarism, belligerence, bellicose
Antonyms
-
Usage
His colleagues were rather disgusted by the extreme jingoism displayed by the expatriate employee.

JOCOSE (adj)

Meaning
playful or humorous
Root of the word
jocus = joke
Synonyms
jocular, cheerful
Antonyms
sad, serious
Usage
His jocose attitude lightened our mood.

JOIE DE VIVRE (noun)

Meaning
exuberance, literally joy of living
Root of the word
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Synonyms
gaiety, cheerfulness, cheeriness, merriment, happiness, joy, light-heartedness, jolliness, joviality
Antonyms
depression, sobriety
Usage
Despite his age, he is young at heart and had plenty of joie de vivre.

JUDICIOUS (adj)

Meaning
sensible
Root of the word
jud = judge
Synonyms
prudent
Antonyms
rash, injudicious
Usage
The doctor told the diabetic that he must be more judicious in his food habits.

JUNCTION (noun)

Meaning
a join; connection; crossroads
Root of the word
junct/jug = join
Synonyms
intersection, link, joint, seam
Antonyms
-
Usage
Every cross road in Delhi has become an important junction.

JUNCTURE (noun)

Meaning
point in time; a convergence of events; particular point or stage in an activity
Root of the word
JUNCT = join
Synonyms
stage, moment, occasion,point, point in time, time, period, phase
Antonyms
-
Usage
The unfaithful husband left his wife at a critical juncture. There is no point in advising her at this juncture.

JURISDICTION (noun)

Meaning
the extent of power to make decisions and judgements
Root of the word
jur/jus = law, right
Synonyms
-
Antonyms
-
Usage
The policeman refused to file the complaint as the crime did not take place in his jurisdiction.

JUSTIFICATION (noun)

Meaning
good reason, rationale
Root of the word
jur/jus = law, right
Synonyms
validation, rationalization, excuse, explanation
Antonyms
-
Usage
Many people feel that there is no justification for capital punishment to be awarded to anyone.

JUVENILE (adj)

Meaning
silly and more typical of a child than an adult
Root of the word
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Synonyms
childish, immature, puerile
Antonyms
mature
Usage
Adults behaving in a juvenile manner often become the butt of ridicule.