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jabber

verb C2
/ˈdʒæbər/

To talk quickly and excitedly but with little sense.

"The children jabbered happily after the show."

Jack-daw definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈdʒæk.dɔː/

a small gray and black bird of the crow family, known for its intelligence

"The jackdaw collected shiny objects for its nest."

Jaggary definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈdʒæɡ.ər.i/

unrefined sugar made from sugarcane or palm sap; a traditional sweetener

"My grandmother uses jaggery instead of white sugar in her recipes."

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jamb

noun C2
/dʒæm/

The side post or surface of a doorway, window, or fireplace.

"The carpenter carefully measured the width of the door jamb."

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jape

noun C2
/dʒeɪp/

A practical joke or humorous remark.

"He enjoyed a harmless jape with his friends."

jaundiced definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈdʒɔːndɪst/

Affected by or displaying prejudice, envy, or bitterness; also refers to having a yellowish discoloration of the skin due to jaundice.

"She gave a jaundiced view of the project after her proposal was rejected."

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jaunt

noun C2
/dʒɔːnt/

A short journey or excursion, usually taken for pleasure.

"They went on a weekend jaunt to the countryside."

adjective C2
/ˈdʒɔːnti/

Having a lively, cheerful, and self-confident manner or appearance.

"He walked into the room with a jaunty step."

jeer definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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jeer

verb C2
/dʒɪər/

To make rude and mocking remarks, typically in a loud voice.

"The crowd began to jeer at the losing team."

adjective C2
/dʒɪˈdʒuːn/

Naive, simplistic, and superficial; also dull or uninteresting.

"The professor dismissed the essay as jejune and lacking depth."

Jeremiad definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈdʒɛrəˌmaɪæd/

A long, mournful complaint or lamentation; a list of woes.

"The politician's speech turned into a jeremiad against corruption."

Jesmine definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈdʒæz.mɪn/

a climbing shrub with fragrant white or yellow flowers

"The jasmine flowers filled the garden with their sweet fragrance."

Jester definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈdʒes.tər/

a professional joker or fool at a medieval court; someone who jokes a lot

"The court jester entertained the king with witty remarks and amusing tricks."

adjective C2
/ˈdʒes.tɪŋ/

joking or teasing in a playful manner

"He was only jesting when he said he would quit his job."

noun C2
/ˈdʒɛtsəm/

Unwanted material or goods thrown overboard from a ship and washed ashore.

"The beach was littered with jetsam after the storm."

jibe definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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jibe

verb C2
/dʒaɪb/

to make an insulting remark; to be in agreement or harmony with

"His actions did not jibe with his words."

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Jiggered

adjective C2
/ˈdʒɪg.ərd/

surprised or astonished; confused or puzzled

"I'll be jiggered if I know what happened here."

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jingo

noun C2
/ˈdʒɪŋɡoʊ/

a person who strongly supports warlike or aggressive foreign policy; an extreme nationalist

"The leader was criticized as a reckless jingo."

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jingoism

noun C2
/ˈdʒɪŋɡoʊˌɪzəm/

extreme patriotism expressed in aggressive foreign policy

"The politician's speech was filled with jingoism."

noun C2
/ˈdʒɪŋɡoʊɪst/

a person who supports jingoism; an extreme nationalist with aggressive foreign policies

"He was labeled a jingoist for his extreme views."

jocose definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/dʒoʊˈkoʊs/

playful or humorous in speech or behavior

"The professor’s jocose remarks kept the class entertained."

adjective C2
/ˈdʒɒkjələr/

fond of or characterized by joking; humorous

"His jocular nature made him popular among colleagues."

adjective C2
/ˈdʒɒkənd/

cheerful and lighthearted

"They walked together in a jocund mood after the celebration."

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joggle

verb C2
/ˈdʒɒɡəl/

to shake slightly; to move or cause to move with quick, small jerks

"He joggled the table and the vase nearly fell."

noun C2
/ˈdʒɒlɪti/

lively and cheerful activity or celebration

"The wedding was full of jollity and laughter."

Joss-stick definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Joss-stick

noun C2
/ˈdʒɒs.stɪk/

a thin stick of incense that is burned for its pleasant smell, especially in religious ceremonies

"She lit a joss-stick in the temple during her prayers."

verb C2
/ˈdʒɜːrnəlaɪz/

to record daily transactions or events in a journal, especially in accounting

"The accountant will journalize all financial transactions at the end of the day."

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joust

verb C2
/dʒaʊst/

to engage in a medieval contest on horseback with lances; to compete or argue

"The knights prepared to joust in front of the cheering crowd."

noun C2
/ˈdʒʌŋk.tʃər/

a particular point in time, especially one of great importance or crisis

"At this critical jucture, the company must decide whether to expand or downsize."

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judicature

noun C2
/ˈdʒuː.dɪˌkeɪ.tʃər/

the administration of justice or the system of courts

"The judicature ensures that laws are fairly applied."

judiciousness definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
dʒʊˈdɪʃəsnɪs

Having, showing, or done with good judgment or sense.

"Her judiciousness in making decisions was appreciated."

noun C2
/ˈdʒʌɡləri/

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

"The magician's jugglery amazed the audience."

noun C2
/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."

noun C2
/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."

junta definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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junta

noun C2
/ˈdʒʊntə/

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

"The junta seized power after the coup."

adjective C2
/dʒʊˈrɪdɪkəl/

Relating to judicial proceedings or the administration of law.

"The case raised important juridical questions."

noun C2
/ˌdʒʊərɪsˈpruːdəns/

The theory, philosophy, or science of law.

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

jurisprudential benchmark definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
phrase C2
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."

jute definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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jute

noun C2
/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."

Jute leaf definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/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."