8 words starting with J

• jaded adjective

  tired and no longer excited, usually from having too much of something

  After visiting twenty temples in a week, the tourists felt a little jaded.

  Like weary, bored, tired

• jargon noun

  special words used by a particular group that others find hard to understand

  The doctor avoided medical jargon so the patient could follow her explanation.

  Like terminology, lingo

• jeopardize verb

  to put something in danger of being harmed or lost

  Skipping practice could jeopardize your place on the team.

  Like endanger, threaten, risk

• jeopardy noun

  danger of loss, harm or failure

  The rare red panda is in jeopardy because its forests are shrinking.

  Like danger, peril, risk

• jubilant adjective

  extremely happy, especially because of a success

  The jubilant players lifted their coach onto their shoulders after the final.

  Like joyful, elated, triumphant

• judicious adjective

  showing good judgment and careful thought

  With judicious use of our water, we made it last the whole trek.

  Like wise, sensible, prudent

• juxtapose verb

  to place two things side by side, especially to show a contrast

  The exhibit juxtaposes old photos of Kathmandu with pictures of the city today.

  Like set side by side, place together

• juxtaposition noun

  the placing of different things side by side, especially to show a contrast

  The juxtaposition of a tiny ant and a large leaf made the photo striking.

  Like contrast