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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

jocund

IPA: //ˈdʒɒkənd//

KK: /ˈdʒoʊkənd/

adjective

Definition: Cheerful and full of happiness; showing a lively and joyful spirit.

Example: The jocund atmosphere at the party made everyone feel welcome and happy.

jocundity

IPA: //dʒəˈkʌn.dɪ.ti//

KK: /dʒoʊˈkʌn.dɪ.ti/

noun

Definition: The state of being cheerful and full of high spirits.

Example: Her jocundity was infectious, making everyone around her smile and laugh.

jocundly

IPA: /ˈdʒɒk.ənd.li/

KK: /ˈdʒoʊkəndli/

adverb

Definition: In a cheerful and lively way.

Example: She danced jocundly at the party, spreading joy to everyone around her.

joinder

IPA: /ˈdʒɔɪndər/

KK: /ˈdʒɔɪndər/

noun

Definition: The act of bringing together two or more parties or legal claims in a legal case.

Example: The joinder of the two lawsuits allowed for a more efficient trial process.

jointedly

IPA: /ˈdʒɔɪntɪdli/

KK: /ˈdʒɔɪntɪdli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that involves two or more parties working together or sharing something.

Example: The two companies decided to work jointly on the project to combine their resources.

jointly

IPA: /ˈdʒɔɪntli/

KK: /ˈdʒɔɪntli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that involves two or more people or groups working together.

Example: The two companies decided to invest jointly in the new project.

jointure

IPA: /ˈdʒɔɪntʃər/

KK: /ˈdʒɔɪntʃər/

noun

Definition: A legal arrangement where a man allocates property for his wife's support after he dies, or the property itself that is set aside for this purpose.

Example: After his passing, the jointure ensured that his wife would have a secure home.

jollification

IPA: /ˌdʒɒlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

KK: /dʒɑːlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A lively celebration or party where people enjoy themselves and have fun together.

Example: The jollification lasted all night, filled with music, dancing, and laughter.

joule

IPA: /dʒuːl/

KK: /dʒul/

noun

Definition: A unit of measurement for energy or work, defined as the amount of energy transferred when a force of one newton moves an object one meter.

Example: The light bulb uses about 60 joules of energy per second.

journalese

IPA: /ˈdʒɜrnəˌliːz/

KK: /ˈdʒɜrnəˌliz/

noun

Definition: A type of writing that is typical in newspapers and magazines, often using overused phrases and sensational ideas.

Example: The article was criticized for its use of journalese, filled with clichés and dramatic language.

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