Words with Meanings

Jeer (v.) jest, mock — We should not jeer at the shortcomings of our friends.
Jaunt (n.) short journey for pleasure — He is on a jaunt to Islamabad.
Jejune (adj.) dull, boring — He left for Karachi because he got tired of jejune life in his home town.
Jingoism (n.) blind patriotism — The jingoism of the Germans resulted in the Second World War.
Juncture (n.) critical moment — At this juncture of life you must be wary of strangers.
Jeopardy (n.) danger — His reputation as a doctor is in jeopardy because of his unethical practice.
Jocund (adj.) cheerful, merry — Inspite of reeling under heavy debt Sarmad was a jocund character.
Jubilation (n.) rejoicing — The victory of Pakistani Hockey team was celebrated with jubilation.
Knell (n.) death knell, last blow — The Second World War proved to be a knell for British imperialism.
Kiln (n.) brick furnace — He is running a brick kiln these days.
Kinship (n.) affinity — There is kinship between a tiger and a cat.
Kickback (n.) bribe — He was charged with taking kickback.
Kindred (adj.) having common features — Most of the European languages are kindred because they have a common source.
Knack (n.) cleverness, art — Politicians know the knack of putting the people off.
Kleptomania (n.) obsession to steal —Kleptomania is a psychological urge to steal.