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GRE Letter J
Test Preparation
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General Vocab
Graduate
05/29/2012

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Term

Jargon

 

Noun

Definition

Nonsensical talk; specialized language

 

You need to master technical jargon in order to communicate successfully with engineers

 

Synonyms: argot; cant; dialect; idioms; slang

Term

Judicious

 

Adj

Definition

Sensible; showing good judgment

 

The wise and distinguished judge was well known for hacing a judicious temperament

 

Synonyms: circumspect; prudent; sagacious; sapient

Term

Jocular

 

Adj

Definition

Playful; humorous

 

The jocular old man entertained his grandchildren for hours

 

Synonyms: amusing; comical

Term

Jingoism

 

Noun

Definition

Belligerent support of one's country

 

The professor's jingoism made it difficult for the students to participate in an open political discussion

 

Synonyms: chauvinism; nationalism

Term

Jettison

 

Verb

Definition

To discard; to get rid of as unnecessary or encumbering

 

The sinking ship jettisoned its cargo in a desperate attempt to reduce its weight

 

Synonyms: dump; eject

Term

Juncture

 

Noun

Definition

Point of time, especially where two things are joined

 

At this juncture, I think it would be a good idea for us to take a coffee break

 

Synonyms: confluence; convergence; crisis; crossroads; moment

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