Vocabulary and Synonyms

Jettison means to throw away or get rid of something that is no longer needed or is burdensome. Option B correctly captures this meaning of discarding something superfluous or encumbering.

Jabber means to talk rapidly, excitedly, or in a confused way. Option A 'talk excitedly' is the closest match to this meaning. The other options contradict the actual meaning.

Jibe means to agree or be in accord with something. Option D correctly identifies this meaning. The other options (respect, decent, honest) are unrelated to the word's actual meaning.

Lachrymose means tearful or tending to cause tears. Option C 'tearful' is the correct synonym. Options A, B, and D refer to fear, laughter, and mimicry respectively, which are unrelated.

Judicious means having or showing good judgment or sense. Option A 'sound in judgment' is the correct meaning. Options B, C, and D (unwise, insensible, lawless) are antonyms or unrelated to the word's meaning.

Lackluster describes something lacking shine, brilliance, or vibrancy, making 'dull' the correct synonym. 'Shine' and 'luster' are antonyms, while 'praiseworthy' doesn't relate to the visual quality implied by lackluster.

Jocular refers to something done for amusement or in a joking manner. 'Meant as a joke' captures this directly, while 'jovial' relates more to a cheerful mood than to the intent of joking.

To knit means to join or unite elements closely, as in knitting fabric or knitting brows in concentration. 'Draw together' best captures this unifying action, while 'split' is its opposite.

Lassitude refers to a state of weariness, lethargy, or lack of energy, making 'tiredness' the correct synonym. The other options all represent opposite states of energy and vitality.

To lament means to mourn, grieve, or express deep sorrow, making 'feel great sorrow' the correct equivalent. 'Untidy' is unrelated, while the others represent emotional opposites.

Jejune primarily means lacking maturity or substance, but its literal meaning from French is 'fasting' or 'lacking nutritive value.' Option B captures this literal sense. Note that jejune also commonly means naive or childish, but that meaning isn't among the choices.

Lavish means giving or using something in great, often excessive, amounts. 'Profuse' captures this sense of abundant generosity. 'Poor' and 'ordinary' are clear opposites.

Latent means existing but not yet developed or manifest, like potential talent or a dormant virus. 'Present but not yet active' captures this precise sense of something existing in an inactive state.

Laudatory means expressing praise or commendation. 'Giving praise' is the direct equivalent. 'Humiliate' and 'insulting' are antonyms, while 'inexpressive' doesn't relate to praise.

Levity means treating serious matters with inappropriate humor or lack of proper seriousness. 'Lack of seriousness' is the correct synonym, while 'seriousness' is its opposite.