Jargon

Noun

Nonsensical talk; specialized language

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

Synonyms: argot; cant; dialect; idioms; slang

Judicious

Adj

Sensible; showing good judgment

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

Synonyms: circumspect; prudent; sagacious; sapient

Jocular

Adj

Playful; humorous

The jocular old man entertained his grandchildren for hours

Synonyms: amusing; comical

Jingoism

Noun

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

Jettison

Verb

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

Juncture

Noun

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