GRE Words Starting with J (12 words)

J is one of the smallest letter groups in GRE vocabulary, but it contains several words that appear regularly: juxtapose, jocund, and jingoism are all worth knowing. Their relative rarity makes them easy to memorize as a complete set.

judicious

having, showing, or done with good judgement or sense.

judicious investments

jettison

abandon or discard (someone or something that is no longer wanted).

The word 'jettison' is commonly used in GRE vocabulary.

jeopardize

put (someone or something) into a situation in which there is a danger of loss, harm, or failure.

a decision that could jeopardize her career

jocund

cheerful and light-hearted.

a jocund wedding party

jargon

specialized language

jaundiced

prejudiced

jejune

dull

juxtapose

to place side by side

jabber

talk excitedly; utter rapidly

jocular

meant as a joke

All we had was a short and jocular conversation.

jagged

notched

jibe

gibe; make fun of

He flung subtle jibes at her until she couldn’t bear to work with him any longer.

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