CEFR Level
a landing stage or small pier at which boats can dock or be moored
"The fishing boats were tied up at the wooden jetty near the harbor."
a light ringing sound such as that made by metal objects being shaken together; a short catchy song
"The jingle of keys could be heard as she walked down the hallway."
to shake or tremble slightly, often from fear, nervousness, or excitement
"He began to jitter nervously before giving his speech."
to push or shake someone or something abruptly and roughly
"The sudden stop jolted all the passengers forward."
to push, elbow, or bump against someone roughly, typically in a crowd
"The fans jostled each other to get closer to the stage."
to write something quickly and briefly
"She jotted down his phone number on a napkin."
a small notebook for writing quick notes or reminders
"The student carried a jotter to write down important points during lectures."
cheerful and friendly in manner
"He was in a jovial mood during the family gathering."
feeling or expressing great happiness and joy
"The team was jubilant after winning the championship."
a feeling or expression of great happiness and triumph
"There was jubilation in the streets after the victory."
a special anniversary celebration, especially the 25th, 50th, or 60th anniversary of an important event
"The school celebrated its golden jubilee with a grand ceremony."
relating to judges, courts, or the administration of justice
"The new law faced strong judicial review before implementation."
the system of courts and judges that interprets and applies the law
"The independence of the judiciary is vital for democracy."
Having or showing good judgment; wise and sensible.
"Her judicious decision saved the company from financial loss."
A huge, powerful, and unstoppable force or institution.
"The new tech company has become a juggernaut in the industry."
To continuously toss and catch objects in the air; to manage many tasks at the same time.
"He tried to juggle work, studies, and family responsibilities."
a person who skillfully throws and catches objects as entertainment
"The juggler entertained the crowd with his amazing ball tricks."
To mix things together in a confused or disordered way.
"The papers were all jumbled on the desk."
A particular point in time or a critical moment.
"At this critical juncture, we must make the right decision."
The official power to make legal decisions and judgments.
"The court has jurisdiction over criminal cases."
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."
relating to young people; childish or immature
"The court sent the case to a juvenile detention center."
to place things close together to compare or contrast them
"The exhibition juxtaposed modern art with classical sculptures."
The fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect.
"The juxtaposition of colors in this painting is striking."
A toy or instrument with mirrors and colored pieces that create changing patterns when rotated; also used metaphorically for a constantly changing sequence of patterns or elements.
"The city lights turned into a kaleidoscope of colors as the festival began."
A unit for measuring the purity of gold, with 24 karats being pure gold.
"The ring was made of 18-karat gold."
An object kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event.
"She gave me a small locket as a keepsake of our friendship."
a small shelter for a dog; an establishment for the breeding or boarding of dogs
"The dog slept comfortably in his wooden kennel in the backyard."
the central, most important part of something; the edible part of a nut or seed
"The kernel of the argument was about fairness."
A species on which other species in an ecosystem largely depend, such that if it were removed the ecosystem would change drastically.
"Wolves are a keystone species that regulate prey populations."
a unit of power equal to 1,000 watts
"The generator produces ten kilowatts of electricity."
a traditional Japanese robe with wide sleeves, tied with a sash
"She wore a beautiful silk kimono at the ceremony."
To start a fire or to inspire a feeling or emotion.
"The speech kindled hope in the audience."
A person's relatives or family; similar in nature or character.
"They discovered kindred spirits in each other."
Relating to or resulting from motion.
"Kinetic energy increases as the object moves faster."
a small bird with bright blue and orange feathers that catches fish by diving into water
"The colorful kingfisher dove into the pond to catch a fish."
a natural skill or ability; a special talent for doing something easily
"She has a knack for making people feel comfortable."
Extremely tired or exhausted.
"After the long hike, I was completely knackered."
to work dough or clay into a uniform mixture by pressing, folding, and stretching
"She kneads the dough until it becomes smooth."
The rank or dignity of a knight, or the ceremony of conferring knighthood.
"He was honored with knighthood for his contributions to science."
a rounded handle on a door or drawer; a small rounded switch on a machine
"He turned the brass knob to open the old wooden door."
in a way that shows you are aware of something; intentionally
"She knowingly kept the secret from her friends."
Praise and honor received for an achievement.
"She received kudos for her excellent performance."
done with great effort and difficulty; or past tense of labor
"He gave a labored explanation that confused the audience."
requiring considerable effort and time; difficult and hard-working
"Writing the long report was a laborious task."
a complex, confusing network of paths or passages; something very intricate or confusing
"The old city was like a labyrinth of narrow streets."
dull, uninspiring, or not impressive
"The team's lackluster performance disappointed the fans."
Relating to milk or lactic acid.
"Intense exercise can lead to a buildup of lactic acid in the muscles."
A young boy or lad.
"The old man gave the young laddie a kind smile."
