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16 Cards in this Set
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Jaded
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tired by excess or overuse; slightly cynical
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Jangling
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clashing, jarring; harshly unpleasant (in sound)
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Jargon
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nonsensical talk; specialized language
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Jaundice
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yellowish discoloration of skin
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Jaundiced
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affected by jaundice; prejudiced or embittered
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Jettison
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to cast off, throw cargo overboard
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Jibe
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to shift suddenly from one side to the other
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Jingoism
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belligerent support of one's country
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Jocular
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jovial, playful, humorous
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Jubilee
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special anniversary
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Judicious
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sensible, showing good judgment
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Juggernaut
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huge force destroying everything in its path
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Juncture
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point where two things are joined
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Jurisprudence
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philosophy of law
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Juvenile
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young or childish acting
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Juxtaposition
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side-by-side placement
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