Tag: softskills

A jest is a joke, witty remark, or playful act meant to amuse or entertain. It's often lighthearted and spontaneous. 'In jest' means jokingly rather than seriously. The word dates back to when 'gest' meant a gesture or performance.

Jetsam refers to goods or cargo deliberately thrown overboard from a ship to lighten it during danger, often a storm. It's distinguished from 'flotsam' (accidentally lost cargo). The phrase 'flotsam and jetsam' collectively means discarded or useless items. Both terms derive from 'jettison'.

Jettison means to throw or drop something overboard, especially from a ship or aircraft, to lighten the load. Metaphorically, it means to abandon or get rid of something as unwanted or unnecessary. You might jettison a plan, an idea, or burdensome luggage.

Jibe means to agree with or be in accord with something. When we say something 'doesn't jibe with the facts,' we mean it doesn't agree or match up. Option B (evil) is unrelated to the word's meaning, option C (obedient) is about following authority, and option D refers to violent tearing which is not what jibe means.

Jingoist refers to an extremely aggressive and militant patriot who displays excessive nationalism. The term comes from 'jingo,' which was used in the phrase 'by jingo' during patriotic war chants. Options B, C, and D are unrelated - twisting refers to rotation, correct is about accuracy, and a metal pin is called a jag (not jingoist).

Jocose means given to joking or playful/humorous in nature. It describes someone who has a tendency to make jokes or speaks in a playful manner. Option B refers to sound-producing devices, option C describes convenient amenities, and option D means captivating - none of these relate to being humorous.

Jocular means said or done in jest or in a playful manner. It describes speech or actions meant to be humorous or teasing rather than serious. Option B (sceptic) refers to doubt, option C (agreeable) means pleasant, and option D refers to a small water channel - none relate to playful humor.

Jocund means cheerful, merry, or lively in spirit. It describes someone who is happy and sprightly. Option B refers to a type of boat, option C means peaceful/calm, and option D means having physical strength - only merry captures the cheerful happiness that jocund conveys.

Jollity means gaiety, cheerfulness, or the quality of being merry and joyful. It refers to lively celebration or high spirits. Option B means to skim through text, option C means incorrect, and option D means elaborately decorated - none relate to joyous celebration.

Jostle means to push, elbow, or bump against someone roughly, typically in a crowd. It implies forceful contact to make space. Option B means to provide minimally, option C is about friendship, and option D refers to stirring up sediment - none relate to physical pushing.