CEFR Level
to shake slightly; to move or cause to move with quick, small jerks
"He joggled the table and the vase nearly fell."
lively and cheerful activity or celebration
"The wedding was full of jollity and laughter."
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."
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."
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."
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."
the administration of justice or the system of courts
"The judicature ensures that laws are fairly applied."
Having, showing, or done with good judgment or sense.
"Her judiciousness in making decisions was appreciated."
The performance of tricks and illusions, especially by sleight of hand.
"The magician's jugglery amazed the audience."
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."
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."
A military or political group that rules a country after taking power by force.
"The junta seized power after the coup."
Relating to judicial proceedings or the administration of law.
"The case raised important juridical questions."
The theory, philosophy, or science of law.
"She is a professor of jurisprudence at the university."
A legal standard or precedent that serves as a reference point for future legal decisions.
"The decision set a jurisprudential benchmark."
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."
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."
a person who collects and sells scrap or recyclable materials, especially in South Asia
"The kabadi came every week to collect old newspapers and bottles."
A tropical tree with round, fragrant orange flowers, sacred in Hindu culture and associated with Lord Krishna
"The kadamba tree is mentioned frequently in ancient Indian poetry."
a small dark purple berry-like fruit that is sour and used in pickles
"Karonda is often used to make pickles and preserves."
a European dish of cooked rice, fish, and hard-boiled eggs, originally from India
"The breakfast menu featured traditional kedgeree with smoked haddock and eggs."
one's range of knowledge or understanding
"Quantum physics is beyond my ken."
a piece of cloth worn around the head or neck
"She wore a red kerchief on her head."
The metabolic process by which the liver produces ketones from fatty acids, providing an alternative energy source during low carbohydrate availability.
"Ketogenesis occurs during fasting or low-carb diets."
a person who spoils the fun or enjoyment of others
"Don’t be a killjoy at the party."
a furnace or oven for burning, baking, or drying, especially one for firing pottery or bricks
"The potter placed the clay pots into the kiln for firing."
a unit of capacity equal to 1,000 liters
"The tank can hold up to three kiloliters of water."
A minor or petty king; a ruler of small importance.
"The kingling demanded respect from his people despite his small realm."
The position, dignity, or authority of a king.
"The king’s advisors often reminded him of the responsibilities of kingship."
having or involving unconventional sexual practices; having tight curls or bends
"His kinky hair made him look unique."
Destiny or fate.
"Meeting her on that day felt like pure kismet."
Friends, acquaintances, and relations.
"He invited all his kith and kin to the wedding."
A person with an irresistible urge to steal, typically without need or profit.
"The kleptomaniac was caught shoplifting again."
an unprincipled, deceitful, or dishonest man; an old term for a servant or male of low status
"The cunning knave tricked the villagers out of their money."
dishonest or deceitful behavior; trickery
"The politician’s knavery was exposed by the media."
The sound of a bell, especially when rung solemnly for a death or funeral; a signal of the end or failure of something.
"The knell of the church bell echoed through the valley at dusk."
A small decorative object, especially in a house.
"The shelf was full of little knickknacks collected from their travels."
having the characteristics of a knight; chivalrous; noble and brave
"He showed knightly courage in defending the innocent."
round bulbous vegetable from cabbage family with pale green color and mild taste
"Knol khol can be eaten raw in salads or cooked in curries."
A small, rounded hill or mound.
"They had a picnic on the grassy knoll."
Complicated, difficult to solve or full of knots.
"He faced a knotty legal issue."
To act in an excessively subservient or obedient manner.
"He refused to kowtow to the unreasonable demands."
easily altered or unstable; prone to change
"Her mood was so labile that it changed several times in an hour."
Like a labyrinth; complicated and confusing; having many interconnected paths or passages.
"The old city streets were labyrinthine."
to tear or cut deeply in the skin or flesh
"The broken glass lacerated his hand."
a deep cut or tear in skin or flesh
"He needed stitches for a laceration on his leg."
tearful or given to weeping; sad and mournful
"The movie's lachrymose ending left the audience in tears."
lacking enthusiasm, energy, or determination; careless or lazy
"His lackadaisical attitude toward work annoyed his boss."
a person who is overly willing to serve or obey someone else
"He treated his assistant like a mere lackey."
