jounce

Definition of jounce

Verbs

move up and down repeatedly
Synonyms:
bounce
Type of:
go, locomote, move, travel
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

Nouns

a sudden jarring impact
Synonyms:
jar, jolt, shock
Type of:
blow, bump
an impact (as from a collision)

Vocabulary Lists for jounce

John Knowles's A Separate Peace »(79 words)
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  • mangle
  • cocky
  • etch

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