JUMPIER

JUMPY

rough, rocky, bumpy, jolty, jolting, jumpy

(adjective) causing or characterized by jolts and irregular movements; “a rough ride”

edgy, high-strung, highly strung, jittery, jumpy, nervy, overstrung, restive, uptight

(adjective) being in a tense state

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Adjective

jumpier

comparative form of jumpy

Source: Wiktionary


JUMPY

Jump"y, a. [Compar. Jumpier; superl. Jumpiest.]

Definition: Jumping, or inducing to jump; characterized by jumps; hence, extremely nervous.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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20 June 2025

MODEST

(adjective) marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself; “a modest apartment”; “too modest to wear his medals”


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There are four varieties of commercially viable coffee: Arabica, Liberica, Excelsa, and Robusta. Growers predominantly plant the Arabica species. Although less popular, Robusta tastes slightly more bitter and contains more caffeine.

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