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Bad / Hostile

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jeer - Laughing or shouting insults at someone to show you have no respect for them.

The crowd let out a jeer at the politician when he talked about positions that were extremely unpopular with the public.

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Bad / Old

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jalopy - An old car in a dilapidated condition

The rusted-out jalopy looked like it hadn't been driven in years.

adjective

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Other / Desire

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juicy - Highly interesting, exciting, or sensational, especially regarding gossip or news.

He landed a juicy job offer with a huge salary and great benefits.

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Bad / Hurt

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jab - Poke (someone or something) roughly or quickly, especially with something sharp or pointed

The thought of getting jabbed by a needle is a common fear for many people.

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Other / Fast

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jolt - To cause (something or someone) to move in a quick and sudden way

Emma jolted awake when she heard footsteps downstairs.

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Other / Shape

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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.

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Bad / Uncomfortable

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jarring - Causing a sudden, unpleasant, or shocking effect.

The loud and sudden fire alarm was jarring in the otherwise quiet neighborhood.

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Good / Happy

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

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

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Bad / Hurt

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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.

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Bad / Hostile

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jilted - Suddenly reject or abandon (a lover)

The wedding was ruined once the jilted bride realized the groom wasn't coming.

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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.

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Other / Move

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jostle - Top push, elbow, or bump against someone or something, roughly, typically in a crowd

Running towards the end zone, the wide receiver jostled the attacking lineman out of the way, enabling him to make the touchdown.