[TOEFL iBT] Danh sách từ vựng – Vần J

JARGON

Confused, unintelligible, meaningless talk; special vocabulary used only by members of a group or trade – Variety, a newspaper written in theatrical jargon.

Synonyms: gibberish, argot, cant

JAUNTY

Having an air of easy carelessness or liveliness – walked with a jaunty step.

Synonyms: sprightly, airy, gay, nonchalant, debonair

Antonyms: somber, staid

JEOPARDY

Danger – His life was in jeopardy.

Synonyms: hazard, peril

JETTISON

To throw overboard (as cargo); to throw off (as a burden or something in the way )- jettisoned their old candidate as a political liability.

JUDICIOUS

Wise; using or exhibiting good judgment – a well-chosen plan, termed judicious by all.

Synonyms:discreet, politic, discerning