Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

noun
/ˈdʒʌɡləri/

The performance of tricks and illusions, especially by sleight of hand.

"The magician's jugglery amazed the audience."

noun
/ˈdʒʌɡjələr/

A large vein in the neck that carries blood from the head back to the heart.

"The doctor checked the patient's jugular vein for signs of pressure."

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Juice

noun
/dʒuːs/

the liquid obtained from fruits, vegetables, or meat; also refers to energy or power in informal use

"She drank a glass of orange juice with breakfast."

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juicy

adjective
/ˈdʒuːsi/

Full of juice; succulent; also used to describe something exciting or scandalous.

"The steak was so juicy that it melted in my mouth."

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July

noun
/dʒuˈlaɪ/

the seventh month of the year in the Gregorian calendar

"July is often the hottest month of the year."

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verb
/ˈdʒʌmbəl/

To mix things together in a confused or disordered way.

"The papers were all jumbled on the desk."

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Jumbo

adjective
/ˈdʒʌm.boʊ/

exceptionally large; enormous; gigantic

"The jumbo jet was delayed at the airport."

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Jump

verb
/dʒʌmp/

to push oneself off a surface and into the air using the legs and feet

"The children love to jump on the trampoline."

noun
/ˈdʒʌm.pər/

a knitted garment worn on the upper body; a person or animal that jumps

"She wore a warm woolen jumper during the cold winter evening."

noun
/ˈdʒʌŋkʃən/

A place where two or more roads or things meet or are joined.

"The car stopped at the busy junction."

noun
/ˈdʒʌŋktʃər/

A particular point in time or a critical moment.

"At this critical juncture, we must make the right decision."

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june

noun
/dʒuːn/

the sixth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar

"Schools often close for summer vacation in June."

noun
/ˈdʒʌŋɡəl/

a dense forest, typically in a tropical region, filled with wild plants and animals

"They got lost in the thick jungle during their trip."

adjective, noun
/ˈdʒuːniər/

younger or lower in rank; also a student in the next-to-last year of high school or college

"He works as a junior officer in the company."

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Junk

noun
/dʒʌŋk/

old or discarded articles that are considered useless or of little value; things of poor quality

"He cleaned out the garage and threw away all the old junk."

noun
/ˈdʒʌŋkɪt/

A trip or celebration, often funded by someone else, usually for pleasure or promotional purposes.

"The company organized a junket for journalists to promote their new resort."

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junta

noun
/ˈdʒʊntə/

A military or political group that rules a country after taking power by force.

"The junta seized power after the coup."

noun
/ˈdʒuː.pɪ.tər/

the largest planet in our solar system; the chief god of Roman mythology

"Jupiter is known for its massive size and distinctive red spot."

adjective
/dʒʊˈrɪdɪkəl/

Relating to judicial proceedings or the administration of law.

"The case raised important juridical questions."

noun
/ˌdʒʊərɪsˈdɪkʃən/

The official power to make legal decisions and judgments.

"The court has jurisdiction over criminal cases."

noun
/ˌdʒʊərɪsˈpruːdəns/

The theory, philosophy, or science of law.

"She is a professor of jurisprudence at the university."

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phrase
ˌdʒʊə.rɪs.pruːˈden.ʃəl ˈbentʃ.mɑːk

A legal standard or precedent that serves as a reference point for future legal decisions.

"The decision set a jurisprudential benchmark."

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juror

noun
/ˈdʒʊərər/

a member of a jury who is chosen to hear evidence in a legal case and help make a decision

"The juror listened carefully to the witness’s testimony."

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jury

noun
/ˈdʒʊəri/

a group of people sworn to give a verdict in a legal case based on the evidence

"The jury found him guilty of the crime."

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Just

adverb/adjective
/dʒʌst/

Exactly, only, or fair and morally right.

"She arrived just in time for the meeting."

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justice

noun
/ˈdʒʌstɪs/

the quality of being fair and reasonable; the administration of the law

"The victims are still waiting for justice."

noun
/ˌdʒʌstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

a reason, explanation, or excuse that shows something is right or reasonable

"There is no justification for such rude behavior."

verb
/ˈdʒʌstɪfaɪ/

to show or prove that something is right or reasonable

"He tried to justify his decision with logical reasons."

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jute

noun
/dʒuːt/

a long, soft, shiny plant fiber used to make rope, bags, sacks, and coarse cloth

"Jute is widely used to make eco-friendly bags and ropes."

noun
/dʒuːt liːf/

the edible leaves of the jute plant, commonly eaten as a leafy green vegetable

"Jute leaf is rich in vitamins and minerals and is often cooked with lentils in Bengali cuisine."

adjective, noun
/ˈdʒuːvənaɪl/

relating to young people; childish or immature

"The court sent the case to a juvenile detention center."

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juxtapose

verb
/ˈdʒʌkstəˌpoʊz/

to place things close together to compare or contrast them

"The exhibition juxtaposed modern art with classical sculptures."

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noun
/ˌdʒʌk.stə.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/

The fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect.

"The juxtaposition of colors in this painting is striking."