Words

Pronunciation

 (part of speech)

Word Charge

Word Group

Jaded

\JAY ded\ (adj.)

– charge UNINTERESTED

tired by excess or overuse; slightly cynical

While the naïve girls stared at the spectacle in awe, the jaded matrons dozed in their chairs.

Jeopardize

\JEP er diyz\ (v.)

– charge HARMFUL

endanger, expose to injury

“Keep your voices down or you’ll jeopardize the mission,” cautioned the army captain as he led his unit on a night raid.

Jest

\JEST\ (v.)

= charge FUNNY

to act playfully, ridicule

She stressed that she had only meant to jest, so they should not take her comments too seriously.

Jollity

\JOL ih tee\ (n.)

+ charge FUNNY

cheerfulness, liveliness; celebration

Although the hostess was tense about the party, the jollity of her guests helped her relax.

Jubilation

\JOO bi LAY shin\ (n.)

+ charge HAPPY

joy, celebration, exultation

Tales of the team’s jubilation became legendary when the celebration of their victory lasted an entire month.

Justify

\JUS tih fiy\ (v.)

+ charge BELIEF

to prove valid

Angered that he was being asked to justify his comments, the proud man stormed away without explaining what he meant.

Juxtaposition

\juks ta po ZISH un\ (n.)

= charge GROUPED

side-by-side placement

The awkward juxtaposition of the colorful decorations and the austere furnishings made for a confusing sight.