One Word Substitutions Starting with J

Ja – Je

Jabber – Talk rapidly and incoherently

Jack-of-all-trades – A person who can do many kinds of work but not an expert in any

Jaded – Tired, worn out

Jargon – Specialized language of a group/profession

Jaundice – Yellowing of skin due to illness

Jaunt – Short pleasurable trip

Javelin – Light spear used in sport or war

Jealous – Feeling envy of another’s success

Jeer – Mock or ridicule

Jest – Joke, witty remark

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Jo – Ju

Jingoism – Extreme nationalism, warlike patriotism

Jinx – Person or thing that brings bad luck

Jocose – Humorous, playful

Jocular – Fond of joking

Jocund – Cheerful, light-hearted

Jolt – Sudden shock or movement

Journalist – Person who writes for newspapers

Journey – Travel from one place to another

Jovial – Cheerful, good-humored

Joyride – A ride taken for pleasure, often recklessly

Jubilant – Extremely joyful

Judicious – Wise, showing good judgement

Juggernaut – Powerful, overwhelming force

Juggle – Manipulate objects or tasks skillfully

Juncture – Critical point of time

Jungle – Thick forest

Junior – Younger in rank or age

Junta – A group of military rulers after a coup

Jurisdiction – Legal authority to govern or judge

Jurist – Legal expert

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Ju – Jy

Justice – Fairness

Justifiable – Defensible, reasonable

Justification – Explanation in defense

Juvenile – Young, immature

Juxtapose – Place side by side for comparison

Jury – Group deciding a case in court

Juror – Member of a jury

Jurisprudence – Science of law

Jurisconsult – Legal advisor

Jurisprudent – Skilled in law

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Idioms / Rare Substitutions with “J”

Jackal – Scavenger animal, also a servile follower

Jackpot – Large prize won in gambling/lottery

Jam-packed – Extremely crowded

Jamboree – Large celebration/gathering

Janitor – Caretaker of a building

Jape – Practical joke

Jargonist – One who uses jargon

Javelin thrower – Athlete who throws javelin

Jellyfish – A spineless sea creature (also used for cowardly person)

Jetlag – Fatigue from long-distance air travel

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Advanced / Academic “J” words

Judiciary – Judges and courts system

Judgement – Decision by court

Judicature – Administration of justice

Judicatory – Relating to courts

Judicial – Pertaining to law courts

Juncture – A joining point, critical time

Jurisdictive – Having authority

Justiciary – Administration of justice officials

Justiciar – Historical high judicial officer

Jurisprudent – Knowledgeable in law

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Person / Profession words (useful for exams)

Jeweller – One who makes or sells ornaments

Journal – Daily record of events

Journalese – Typical newspaper language

Journalism – Profession of reporting/writing news

Journalist – News writer/reporter

Juryman – Member of jury

Juggler – Performer skilled in juggling objects

Junketeer – One who attends trips at others’ expense

Junker – German nobleman or aristocrat

Juror – Citizen on jury duty

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Miscellaneous “J” substitutions

Jabberwocky – Meaningless speech/writing

Jackanapes – Mischievous child, impudent fellow

Jackboot – Symbol of authoritarian rule

Jackpotter – One who wins jackpot

Jargon-monger – One who overuses technical terms

Jester – Clown, joker in royal courts

Jingoist – Overly patriotic person

Jobber – Middleman in trade/stock exchange

Joiner – Carpenter specializing in woodwork joints

Jotter – Notebook

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Final Rare / Technical Words

Joviality – Cheerfulness

Jurisdictory – Exercising legal authority

Judicator – One who judges

Jurisconsultant – Specialist in law advice

Justiciary court – Court of justice

Juristic – Pertaining to legal rights

Jurisprudential – Relating to jurisprudence

Jurisdictive area – Legal territory

Jurisdictive rights – Authority of law

Juridical – Pertaining to law and courts

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Slang / Everyday “J” (appears in exams sometimes)

Jam – Crowded situation

Jam-session – Informal musical gathering

Jawbreaker – Difficult-to-pronounce word

Jaywalker – One who crosses road illegally

Jelly-legged – Weak or nervous

Jetsetter – Wealthy traveler

Jigsaw – Puzzle with pieces

Jingo – Excessive nationalist

Jinxed – Cursed with bad luck

Jovialist – Cheerful person

One Word Substitutions Starting with J

One Word Substitutions Starting with I