just–juxtaposition Vocabulary (J Words) – Meanings & Synonyms

just

EthicsB1

Meaning: based on what is morally right

Part of speech: adjective

Example: It was a just decision to help those in need.

Category: Ethics

Synonyms:

fair
equitable

Antonyms:

unjust
inequitable

justice

LawA2

Meaning: the quality of being fair and reasonable

Part of speech: noun

Example: They fought for justice for the victims.

Category: Law

Synonyms:

fairness
equity

Antonyms:

injustice
inequity

justice of the peace

LawC1

Meaning: a judicial officer with limited authority

Part of speech: noun

Example: The justice of the peace officiated the wedding.

Category: Law

Synonyms:

magistrate
judge

justifiable

EthicsC2

Meaning: able to be shown to be right or reasonable

Part of speech: adjective

Example: His actions were justifiable under the circumstances.

Category: Ethics

Synonyms:

defensible
explainable

Antonyms:

unjustifiable
indefensible

justification

EthicsC1

Meaning: the action of showing something to be right

Part of speech: noun

Example: She provided a justification for her decision.

Category: Ethics

Synonyms:

reason
explanation

Antonyms:

refutation
disproof

justified

EthicsC2

Meaning: having a good reason for an action

Part of speech: adjective

Example: His anger was justified after what happened.

Category: Ethics

Synonyms:

defended
validated

Antonyms:

unjustified
indefensible

justify

EthicsC2

Meaning: to show or prove to be right

Part of speech: verb

Example: You need to justify your actions to the committee.

Category: Ethics

Synonyms:

defend
explain

Antonyms:

condemn
criticize

justly

EthicsC2

Meaning: in a morally right manner

Part of speech: adverb

Example: She was justly rewarded for her hard work.

Category: Ethics

Synonyms:

fairly
equally

Antonyms:

unjustly
inequitably

jut

NatureB2

Meaning: to extend outwards

Part of speech: verb

Example: The rocks jut out over the water.

Category: Nature

Synonyms:

protrude
extend

jute

CommerceC1

Meaning: a strong fiber used to make burlap and twine

Part of speech: noun

Example: Jute is often used for making sacks.

Category: Commerce

Synonyms:

fiber
material

juvenile

LawB2

Meaning: relating to young people

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The juvenile court handles cases involving minors.

Category: Law › Juvenile Law

Synonyms:

youthful
young

Antonyms:

adult
mature

juvenile court

LawC1

Meaning: a court that deals with cases involving minors

Part of speech: noun

Example: The juvenile court focuses on rehabilitation.

Category: Law › Juvenile Law

Synonyms:

youth court
family court

juvenile delinquency

LawC2

Meaning: criminal behavior by minors

Part of speech: noun

Example: Programs aim to reduce juvenile delinquency.

Category: Law › Juvenile Law

Synonyms:

youth crime
minor offenses

juvenile delinquent

LawC2

Meaning: a minor who commits a crime

Part of speech: noun

Example: The juvenile delinquent was sent to a rehabilitation center.

Category: Law › Juvenile Law

Synonyms:

young offender
minor criminal

juxtapose

ArtsC2

Meaning: to place two things side by side for comparison

Part of speech: verb

Example: The artist decided to juxtapose the two paintings.

Category: Arts › Visual Arts

Synonyms:

compare
contrast

juxtaposition

ArtsC2

Meaning: the act of placing two things side by side

Part of speech: noun

Example: The juxtaposition of light and dark in the painting is striking.

Category: Arts › Visual Arts

Synonyms:

contrast
comparison

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