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Other / Shape

jut - To extend out, over, or beyond the main body or line of something

The observation deck jutted out from the building, allowing people to see the city directly underneath their feet.

noun

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Good / Happy

jest - A thing said or done for amusement; a joke

Maddie couldn't stop laughing when she heard Lisa's jest.

noun

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Bad / Hurt

jab - A quick, sharp blow, especially with the fist

In boxing, the jab is one of the most common moves, along with a hook and an uppercut.

verb

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Bad / Dangerous

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jeopardize - To endanger or threaten the success or safety of something.

Drinking and driving can jeopardize not only your own life but also the lives of others.

verb

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Good / Happy

josh - To tease or joke around with someone in a playful way

Matt had a crush on Audrey but couldn't tell her that, so he would josh her about her odd clothing choices and hoped that would work instead.

noun

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Good / Big

Url

jackpot - A large cash prize, typically won in a game of chance or lottery.

He won the jackpot in the lottery and became a millionaire overnight.

adjective

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Good / Love

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kindhearted - Acting with warmth, sympathy, and a desire to help.

He was so kindhearted that he would always give some money to the homeless people on the street.

adjective

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Good / Friendly

kinship - A sharing of characteristics or origins

Despite their completely different personalities, Oscar and Felix felt a strong kinship with one another.

adjective

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Good / Big

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jumbo - Extra or oversized in comparison to the standard.

She bought a jumbo pack of paper towels so she wouldn’t run out anytime soon.

verb

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Bad / Hostile

jeer - To mock or demean someone with unkind words or remarks.

Emily got up after tripping over a broken tile in the school yard, and she heard Candy and Belinda jeer at her. Their mocking comments were very hurtful.

noun

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Bad / Strange

jargon - Special words or expressions that are used by a particular profession or group and are difficult for others to understand

At his first day on the job, Louie kept getting confused by all of the technical jargon that his boss insisted on using.

adjective

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Good / Happy

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joyous - Full of happiness and delight; very joyful; bringing or causing great happiness.

Their wedding was a joyous occasion filled with love and laughter.