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3.19.GRE.j-k1
3.19.GRE.j-k1
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03/19/2009
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jabber
 Definition
chatter rapidly or unintelligibly
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jaded
 Definition
fatigued; surfeited (too large in amount)
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jargon
 Definition
language used by a special group; technical terminology
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jaundiced [jawn-dis]
 Definition
prejudiced; discoloration of the skin
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jaunt
 Definition
trip; short journey
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jaunty
 Definition
lighthearted; animated; easy and carefree
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jeopardize
 Definition
endanger; put at risk
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jettison
 Definition
throw overboard
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jibe
 Definition
agree; be in harmony with
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jingoist
 Definition
extremely aggressive and militant patriot
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jocose [joe-koes]
 Definition
joking; humorous
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jocular
 Definition
facetious; joking
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jocund [jock-uhned]
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merry
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jollity
 Definition
gaiety (merrymaking); cheerfulness
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jostle
 Definition
shove; bump
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jovial
 Definition
good-natured; merry
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jubilation
 Definition
rejoicing
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judicious
 Definition
sound in judgement; wise
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juggernaut
 Definition
irresistible crushing force
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juncture
 Definition
crisis; joining point
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junket
 Definition
trip, esp. one taken for pleasure by an official at public expense
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junta [hoon-tuh]
 Definition
group of persons joined in political intrigue (interest)
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jurisprudence
 Definition
science of law
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juxtapose
 Definition
place side by side
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ken
 Definition
range of knowledge
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kernel
 Definition
central or vital part; whole seed (as of corn)
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killjoy
 Definition
grouch; spoilsport
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kindle
 Definition
start a fire; inspire
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kindred
 Definition
related; similar in nature or character
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kinetic
 Definition
producing motion
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