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tired by excess or overuse; slightly cynical
"Don't become jaded by studying too much, mix in some enjoyment as well..." |
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clashing, jarring; harshly unpleasant (in sound)
"The jangling sound of the plates being cleaned really hurts my ears." |
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to shift suddenly from one side to the other
"The politician jibed sides after he lost support from his constituency." |
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belligerent support of one's country
"The jingoism of support in many dictatorial governments is frightening." |
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jovial, playful, humorous
"The jocular child was very jovial." |
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special anniversary; joyful celebration
"The Jews celebrated their jubilee after being freed from Egypt for 50 years." |
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sensible, showing good judgment
"The judicious officer was sensible." |
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huge force destroying everything in its path
"Im the juggernaut, bitch; now watch me destroy." |
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point at which things are joined
"Look for the juncture of the two main roads and that is where the store will be." |
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philosophy of law
"Even studying jurisprudence is interesting, despite not being interested in the law." |
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vapid, uninteresting; childish, immature; lacking nutrition
"The jejune lecture on various ways to wash clothes had us half-asleep after ten minutues." |
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to agree, to be in accord
"Since their accounts of the evening's events didn't jibe, we knew at least one of them was lying." |
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givign to joking; humerous
"The jocose man could always be counted on for some levity as he always joked." |
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innermost, essential part; seed grain, often in a shell
"The kernel of information is that she has ended." |
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to set fire to or ignite; excite or inspire
"No spark had yet kindled in him an intellectual passion" |
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relating to motion; characterized by movement
"Kinesis is movement." |
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fate
"The kismet of our love is destined to fall." |
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sound of a funeral bell; omen of death or failure
"The funeral knell rung sombre tones." |
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fame, glory, honor
"I wish you kudos." |
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