jackanapes
nounAn old-fashioned term for an impudent or conceited person.
An old-fashioned term for an impudent or conceited person
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Clear all filtersjape
nounA joke or playful trick.
jocund
adjectiveCheerful and full of high spirits.
judicious
adjectiveShowing careful thought and sound judgment.
juncture
nounA particular point in time, especially one requiring a decision.
justice
nounFair treatment and action that respect what people are properly due.
justification
nounA reason or explanation offered to show that an action or belief is reasonable or acceptable.
justify
verbTo provide sufficient reasons or evidence for an action, claim, or belief.
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