Journalist
Meaning: a person who writes for a newspaper or magazine
Sentence: The journalist is interested in current events.
Jealous
Meaning: unhappy because you feel that someone is luckier than you
Sentence: The jealous girl made sure that if she could not have a new dress, no-one could.
Jewellery
Meaning: objects such as rings and necklaces that people wear as decoration
Sentence: Somebody stole her favourite jewellery.
Judaism
Meaning: the religion of the Jews
Sentence: Judaism is one of the oldest religions of the world.
Jojoba
Meaning: oil from the seeds of an American plant
Sentence: Jojoba is often used in cosmetics and shampoos.
Judge
Meaning: a person in a court who has the authority to decide how criminals should be punished or to make legal decisions
Sentence: The judge listened carefully to all the evidence.
Judgement
Meaning: the decision made by a law court
Sentence: The court?s judgement was fair and just.
Journalism
Meaning: the profession of writing for newspapers or magazines
Sentence: Ahmed is interested in studying journalism.
Jury
Meaning: a group of people (usually twelve) appointed to give a verdict about a case in a court of law
Sentence: The jury took a long time in deciding whether the man was guilty or not.
Justify
Meaning: to show that something is reasonable
Sentence: He could not justify his rude behaviour.
Jargon
Meaning: Confused, unintelligible speech or highly technical speech.
Synonyms: Abated, Abracadabra, Argot, Balderdash, Banality, Bombast, Bunk, Cant, Colloquialism, Drivel, Fustian, Gibberish, Idiom, Insipidity, Lexicon, Lingo, Neologism, Nonsense, Palaver, Parlance, Patois, Patter, Rigmarole, Shoptalk, Slang, Speech, Tongue, Twaddle, Usage, Vernacular, Vocabulary, Mumbo Jumbo, Clich?, Newspeak, Commonplace Term, Hackneyed Term, Overused Term, Stale Language, Street Talk,
Antonyms: Quiet, Sense, Silence, Standard,
Jaundice
Meaning: A morbid condition, due to obstructed excretion of bile or characterized by yellowing of the skin.
Synonyms: Bent, Bigotry, Chauvinism, Disposition, Favoritism, Flash, Illiberality, Inclination, Intolerance, Leaning, Penchant, Preconception, Predilection, Predisposition, Spin, Standpoint, Tendency, Tilt, Turn, Unfairness, Viewpoint, Warp, Prejudice, Preference, Prepossession, Proneness, Propensity, Proclivity, Mind Trip, Narrowmindedness, Prepossess,
Antonyms: Straighten,
Jeopardize
Meaning: To imperil.
Jingo
Meaning: One of a party in Great Britain in favor of spirited and demonstrative foreign policy.
Synonyms: Belligerent, Chauvinist, Jingoist, Militarist, Warmonger, Chauvin,
Antonyms: Dove,
Jocose
Meaning: Done or made in jest.
Synonyms: Facetious, Frolicsome, Funny, Humorous, Jocular, Joking, Merry, Playful, Sportive, Waggish, Witty,
Jocular
Meaning: Inclined to joke.
Synonyms: Amusing, Blithe, Camp, Cheerful, Comic, Comical, Crazy, Daffy, Droll, Facetious, Flaky, Frolicsome, Gay, Gleeful, Happy, Humorous, Jesting, Jocose, Jocund, Joking, Jolly, Jovial, Joyous, Laughable, Lighthearted, Lively, Ludicrous, Merry, Mischievous, Playful, Pleasant, Roguish, Sportive, Teasing, Wacky, Waggish, Whimsical, Witty, Campy, For Grins, Gagged Up,
Antonyms: Depressed, Gloomy, Sad, Serious, Solemn, Unhappy,
Joggle
Meaning: A sudden irregular shake or a push causing such a shake.
Synonyms: Bustle, Chafe, Fiddle, Fret, Fuss, Hitch, Jiggle, Jitter, Jump, Play, Squirm, Stir, Toss, Trifle, Twiddle, Twitch, Wiggle, Worry, Be Antsy, Be Hyper, Be Nervous, Be Spooked, Be Wired,
Antonyms: Relax, Rest, Be Still,
Journalize
Meaning: To keep a diary.
Jovial
Meaning: Merry.
Synonyms: Affable, Airy, Amiable, Animated, Bantering, Blithe, Blithesome, Bouncy, Buoyant, Chaffing, Cheery, Chipper, Chirpy, Companionable, Convivial, Cordial, Daffy, Delightful, Dizzy, Enjoyable, Facetious, Festal, Festive, Gay, Glad, Gleeful, Hilarious, Humorous, Jocose, Jocund, Jokey, Jolly, Jubilant, Lighthearted, Loony, Merry, Mirthful, Nutty, Pleasant, Sociable, Conversable,
Antonyms: Depressed, Disagreeable, Gloomy, Hateful, Mean, Sad, Surly, Unfriendly, Unhappy, Unpleasant, Unsociable,
Jubilation
Meaning: Exultation.
Synonyms: Exultation, Festivity, Gladness, Happiness, Joy, Merriment, Triumph,
Antonyms: Sadness, Sorrow, Unhappiness, Woe,
Judgment
Meaning: The faculty by the exercise of which a deliberate conclusion is reached.
Synonyms: Aab, Acumen, Acuteness, Apprehension, Astuteness, Awareness, Capacity, Comprehension, Discernment, Discrimination, Experience, Genius, Grasp, Incisiveness, Ingenuity, Intelligence, Intuition, Keenness, Knowledge, Mentality, Penetration, Perception, Perspicacity, Quickness, Range, Rationality, Reach, Readiness, Reason, Reasoning, Sagacity, Sanity, Sapience, Savvy, Sense, Sharpness, Shrewdness, Sophistication, Soundness, Taste, Understanding, Wisdom, Wit, Prudence,
Antonyms: gnorance, Inability, Inanity, Indecision, Ineptness, Misjudgment, Misunderstanding, Stupidity, Unsoundness,
Judicature
Meaning: Distribution and administration of justice by trial and judgment.
Synonyms: Administration, Arbitration, Area, Authority, Bailiwick, Circuit, Command, Commission, Compass, Confines, Control, Discretion, District, Domination, Dominion, Empire, Extent, Field, Hegemony, Influence, Inquisition, Might, Orbit, Power, Range, Reach, Reign, Right, Rule, Say, Scope, Slot, Sovereignty, Sphere, Supervision, Sway, Territory, Turf, Zone, Prerogative, Province, Purview,
Antonyms: Impotence, Incapacity, Powerlessness, Submission, Surrender, Weakness, Yielding,
Judicial
Meaning: Pertaining to the administration of justice.
Synonyms: Administrative, Authoritative, Constitutional, Discriminating, Distinguished, Equitable, Forensic, Impartial, Judiciary, Juridical, Jurisdictional, Juristic, Lawful, Legalistic, Magisterial, Official, Pontifical, Regular, Statutory, Principled,
Judiciary
Meaning: That department of government which administers the law relating to civil and criminal justice.
Synonyms: Assizes, Bar, Bench, Court, Courts, Judicature, Justices, Tribunal,
Judicious
Meaning: Prudent.
Synonyms: Accurate, Acute, Astute, Calculating, Careful, Cautious, Circumspect, Considerate, Considered, Diplomatic, Discerning, Discreet, Discriminating, Efficacious, Enlightened, Expedient, Informed, Judicial, Keen, Perceptive, Perspicacious, Politic, Rational, Reasonable, Sagacious, Sage, Sane, Sapient, Seasonable, Seemly, Sensible, Sharp, Shrewd, Skillful, Sober, Sophisticated, Sound, Thorough, Wary, Profound, Prudent,
Antonyms: Careless, Foolish, Hasty, Idiotic, Ignorant, Imprudent, Inattentive, Incautious, Indiscreet, Injudicious, Irrational, Nonsensical, Rash, Reckless, Senseless, Stupid, Thoughtless, Unrealistic, Unreasonable, Unsound, Unwise, Uncareful,
Juggle
Meaning: To play tricks of sleight of hand.
Synonyms: Alter, Beguile, Betray, Bluff, Change, Conjure, Delude, Disguise, Doctor, Fix, Humbug, Maneuver, Manipulate, Misrepresent, Modify, Shuffle, Trim, Take In, Tamper With, Illude, Perform Magic,
Antonyms: Neglect, Reveal, Leave Alone, Be Honest,
Jugglery
Meaning: The art or practice of sleight of hand.
Synonyms: Conjuration, Legerdemain, Mudslinging, Trickery, Foul Play, Dirty Work, Prestidigitation, Sleight Of Hand, Dirty Tricks, Dirty Game, Dirty Politics, Escamotage,
Jugular
Meaning: Pertaining to the throat.
Synonyms: Deep, Gruff, Gular, Guttural, Hoarse, Husky,
Antonyms: Soft,
Juicy
Meaning: Succulent.
Synonyms: Dank, Dewy, Dripping, Humid, Liquid, Luscious, Lush, Mellow, Oily, Oozy, Sappy, Saturated, Sauced, Slippery, Slushy, Soaked, Sodden, Succulent, Syrupy, Viscid, Watery, Wet, Pulpy,
Antonyms: Dry, Unexciting, Uninteresting,
Junction
Meaning: The condition of being joined.
Synonyms: Alliance, Annexation, Articulation, Assemblage, Attachment, Bond, Coalition, Coherence, Combination, Combine, Concatenation, Concourse, Confluence, Conjugation, Consolidation, Convergence, Coupling, Crossing, Crossroads, Dovetail, Elbow, Gathering, Gore, Hinge, Hookup, Intersection, Joint, Juncture, Link, Linking, Meeting, Mortise, Node, Pivot, Reunion, Seam, Splice, Terminal, Union, Weld,
Antonyms: Detachment, Disunion, Division, Divorce, Estrangement, Parting, Separation, Severance,
Juncture
Meaning: An articulation, joint, or seam.
Synonyms: Choice, Circumstance, Condition, Contingency, Crisis, Crossroad, Crux, Emergency, Exigency, Instant, Moment, Occasion, Pass, Pinch, Plight, Point, Position, Posture, Predicament, Quandary, State, Status, Strait, Time, Zero Hour, Meeting Point,
Antonyms: Advantage, Blessing, Calm, Certainty, Peace, Solution, Good Fortune,
Junta
Meaning: A council or assembly that deliberates in secret upon the affairs of government.
Synonyms: Assembly, Cabal, Committee, Convention, Coterie, Faction, Government, Tribunal,
Juridical
Meaning: Assumed by law to exist.
Synonyms: Argumentative, Debatable, Dialectic, Dialectical, Disputative, Juristic, Moot, Polemical, Rhetorical,
Antonyms: Illegal, Illegitimate, Illicit, Incorrect, Taboo, Unacceptable, Unlawful, Wrong, Prohibited,
Jurisdiction
Meaning: Lawful power or right to exercise official authority.
Synonyms: Administration, Arbitration, Area, Authority, Bailiwick, Bunglingly, Circuit, Command, Commission, Compass, Confines, Control, Discretion, District, Domination, Dominion, Empire, Extent, Field, Hegemony, Influence, Inquisition, Might, Orbit, Power, Range, Reach, Reign, Right, Rule, Say, Scope, Slot, Sovereignty, Sphere, Supervision, Sway, Territory, Turf, Zone, Prerogative, Province, Purview,
Antonyms: Impotence, Incapacity, Powerlessness, Submission, Surrender, Weakness, Yielding,
Jurisprudence
Meaning: The science of rights in accordance with positive law.
Synonyms: Act, Assize, Behest, Bidding, Canon, Case, Charge, Charter, Code, Command, Commandment, Constitution, Covenant, Decision, Decree, Demand, Dictate, Divestiture, Edict, Enactment, Equity, Garnishment, Injunction, Institute, Instruction, Legislation, Mandate, Measure, Notice, Order, Ordinance, Precedent, Precept, Regulation, Requirement, Ruling, Statute, Subpoena, Summons, Warrant, Writ, Prescription, Prescript,
Antonyms: Breaking, Disorganization, Lawlessness, Transgression, Violation,
Juror
Meaning: One who serves on a jury or is sworn in for jury duty in a court of justice.
Synonyms: Hearer, Juryman, Jurywoman, Peer,
Joust
Meaning: To engage in a tilt with lances on horseback.
Synonyms: Bout, Contest, Duel, Tilt, Tournament, Tourney,
Antonyms: Agreement,
Justification
Meaning: Vindication.
Synonyms: Absolution, Account, Acquittal, Advocacy, Answer, Apologia, Apology, Approval, Argument, Basis, Confirmation, Defense, Exculpation, Exoneration, Explanation, Extenuation, Grounds, Idea, Mitigation, Palliation, Palliative, Plea, Rationale, Rationalization, Rebuttal, Redemption, Reply, Response, Salvation, Sanctification, Story, Support, Validation, Vindication, Warrant, Wherefore, Whitewashing, Pretext, Whole Idea,
Antonyms: Charge, Indictment, Opposition, Question, Request, Sentence,
Juvenile
Meaning: Characteristic of youth.
Synonyms: Adolescent, Babyish, Beardless, Blooming, Boyish, Budding, Callow, Childlike, Developing, Formative, Fresh, Girlish, Green, Growing, Immature, Inexperienced, Infant, Infantile, Jejune, Junior, Naive, Teenage, Tender, Undeveloped, Unfledged, Unripe, Unsophisticated, Unweaned, Vernal, Young, Younger, Youthful, Pubescent, Puerile, Kid Stuff,
Antonyms: Adult, Experienced, Mature, Old, Shrinking, Withering, Older,
Juxtapose
Meaning: To place close together.
Synonyms: Appose, Connect, Pair, Bring Near, Bring Together, Place In Proximity, Set Side By Side,
Jeopardy
Meaning: in danger of being damaged or destroyed
Sentence: Though our economists have been advocating the government to ease socio-economic jeopardies caused by the recurring crises, they lack the knowledge of survival economics
Synonyms: peril, accident, chance, endangerment, exposure, hazard, insecurity, liability, precariousness, risk, venture, vulnerability, double trouble, on the line, on the spot, out on a limb
Antonyms: assurance, certainty, safety, surety, protection
