Vocabulary Cards
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C1 verb
jab
пихать
Meaning
To poke or thrust quickly, often with a finger or something pointed.
Example
He jabbed his finger at the map to show the location.
C2 verb
jabber
болтать
Meaning
To talk quickly and excitedly but with little sense.
Example
The children jabbered happily after the show.
C2 noun
Jack-daw
маленькая ворона
Meaning
a small gray and black bird of the crow family, known for its intelligence
Example
The jackdaw collected shiny objects for its nest.
A2 noun
Jacket
куртка
Meaning
a piece of clothing worn on the upper body, typically having sleeves and fastening down the front
Example
He wore a leather jacket to protect himself from the cold wind.
C1 noun
Jackfruit
джекфрут
Meaning
a large tropical fruit with a spiky exterior and sweet flesh inside
Example
The jackfruit is the largest tree fruit in the world.
C1 adjective
jaded
утомленный, равнодушный
Meaning
Tired, bored, or lacking enthusiasm, typically after having had too much of something.
Example
After years of traveling, she felt jaded by the constant movement.
C2 noun
Jaggary
тростниковый сахар
Meaning
unrefined sugar made from sugarcane or palm sap; a traditional sweetener
Example
My grandmother uses jaggery instead of white sugar in her recipes.
B1 noun, verb
jail
тюрьма
Meaning
A place for the confinement of people accused or convicted of a crime; to imprison.
Example
The thief was sent to jail for stealing.
A2 noun
Jam
сладкое варенье, приготовленное из фруктов и сахара; трудная ситуация; блокировка
Meaning
a sweet spread made from fruit and sugar; a difficult situation; a blockage
Example
She spread strawberry jam on her toast for breakfast every morning.
C2 noun
jamb
косяк двери
Meaning
The side post or surface of a doorway, window, or fireplace.
Example
The carpenter carefully measured the width of the door jamb.
C1 noun
Jamboree
праздник; фестиваль;
Meaning
a large celebration or party; a gathering with entertainment; a festive event
Example
The scout jamboree brought together thousands of young people from around the world.
B2 noun
Janitor
дворник, смотритель здания
Meaning
a person employed to clean and maintain a building; a caretaker
Example
The school janitor worked late every evening to ensure the classrooms were spotless.
A1 noun
january
январь
Meaning
the first month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Example
January is often the coldest month of the year.
A2 adjective
japanese
японский
Meaning
relating to Japan, its people, or their language
Example
She loves Japanese culture and traditions.
C2 noun
jape
шутка, прикол
Meaning
A practical joke or humorous remark.
Example
He enjoyed a harmless jape with his friends.
B2 noun
Jar
банка; сосуд
Meaning
a wide-mouthed container made of glass or pottery; to have a harsh or unpleasant effect
Example
She stored homemade cookies in a large glass jar on the kitchen counter.
C1 noun
jargon
жаргон
Meaning
Specialized or technical language used by a particular group or profession.
Example
The lawyer’s explanation was full of legal jargon.
C1 adjective
jarring
пугающий, неожиданный удар
Meaning
Striking or shocking in a way that creates a strong contrast or clash.
Example
The sudden loud noise was jarring to everyone in the room.
C1 noun
jaundice
желтуха
Meaning
A medical condition in which the skin and eyes become yellow due to liver problems.
Example
The doctor diagnosed the baby with jaundice.
C2 adjective
jaundiced
предвзятый / завистливый / поражённый желтухой
Meaning
Affected by or displaying prejudice, envy, or bitterness; also refers to having a yellowish discoloration of the skin due to jaundice.
Example
She gave a jaundiced view of the project after her proposal was rejected.
C2 noun
jaunt
короткая поездка
Meaning
A short journey or excursion, usually taken for pleasure.
Example
They went on a weekend jaunt to the countryside.
C2 adjective
jaunty
оживленный
Meaning
Having a lively, cheerful, and self-confident manner or appearance.
Example
He walked into the room with a jaunty step.
B2 noun
Jaw
челюсть
Meaning
either of the two bones forming the framework of the mouth in most vertebrates
Example
She broke her jaw in the accident.
A2 noun
jazz
счастье
Meaning
a style of music characterized by improvisation, syncopation, and strong rhythm, originating in African American communities
Example
She loves listening to live jazz on weekends.