Barron GRE word list - J jab poke abruptly with something sharp; punch with short blows jabber chatter rapidly or unintelligibly jaded tired or uninterested by surfeit; fatigued; surfeited; worn out; wearied; Ex. jaded appetite jargon language used by special group; technical terminology; gibberish; nonsensical or incoherent talk jaundice medical condition in which the skin, the white part of the eyes, etc. turn yellow; V: affect with jaundice; affect with prejudice, envy, or hostility; bias jaundiced yellowed; prejudiced from long and disappointing experience of human affairs; Ex. with a jaundiced eye jaunt trip; short journey jaunty cheerful and pleased with life; lighthearted; animated; easy and carefree; dapper in appearance; Ex. jaunty person/hat jeopardize endanger; imperil; put at risk; N. jeopardy: danger jest playful remark or act; V. act or speak playfully jetsam things thrown from a ship jettison |