Vocabulary Cards
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B1 noun
Jug
Meaning
a large container for liquids, with a narrow mouth and a handle
Example
She poured fresh orange juice from the glass jug into her cup.
C1 noun
juggernaut
Meaning
A huge, powerful, and unstoppable force or institution.
Example
The new tech company has become a juggernaut in the industry.
C1 verb
juggle
Meaning
To continuously toss and catch objects in the air; to manage many tasks at the same time.
Example
He tried to juggle work, studies, and family responsibilities.
C1 noun
Juggler
Meaning
a person who skillfully throws and catches objects as entertainment
Example
The juggler entertained the crowd with his amazing ball tricks.
C2 noun
jugglery
Meaning
The performance of tricks and illusions, especially by sleight of hand.
Example
The magician's jugglery amazed the audience.
C2 noun
jugular
Meaning
A large vein in the neck that carries blood from the head back to the heart.
Example
The doctor checked the patient's jugular vein for signs of pressure.
A2 noun
Juice
Meaning
the liquid obtained from or present in fruit or vegetables; the liquid that comes from meat when it is cooked
Example
The fresh apple juice was delicious and packed with vitamins.
B2 adjective
juicy
Meaning
Full of juice; succulent; also used to describe something exciting or scandalous.
Example
The steak was so juicy that it melted in my mouth.
A1 noun
July
Meaning
the seventh month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Example
July is often the hottest month of the year.
C1 verb
jumble
Meaning
to mix things together in a confused or untidy way
Example
Don't jumble all the papers together in one pile.
B2 adjective
Jumbo
Meaning
exceptionally large; enormous; gigantic
Example
The jumbo jet was delayed at the airport.
A1 noun
Jump
Meaning
an act of jumping; a sudden movement upwards or forwards
Example
The athlete made a perfect jump over the high bar.
B1 noun
Jumper
Meaning
a knitted garment worn on the upper body; a person or animal that jumps
Example
She wore a warm woolen jumper during the cold winter evening.
B2 noun
Junction
Meaning
a place where two or more roads or railway lines meet; a point where things join or connect
Example
Turn left at the junction to reach the shopping center.
C1 noun
Juncture
Meaning
a particular point in events or time; a critical moment when important decisions must be made
Example
At this juncture, we need to make a crucial decision about our future.
A1 noun
june
Meaning
the sixth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Example
Schools often close for summer vacation in June.
B1 noun
Jungle
Meaning
a dense forest in a tropical climate; a place of bewildering complexity or ruthless struggle
Example
The explorer got lost in the dense Amazon jungle for three days.
B1 noun
Junior
Meaning
a person who is younger or lower in rank than someone else; relating to young people
Example
The junior employee was eager to learn from senior colleagues.
B2 noun
Junk
Meaning
old or discarded articles that are considered useless or of little value; things of poor quality
Example
He cleaned out the garage and threw away all the old junk.
C2 noun
junket
Meaning
A trip or celebration, often funded by someone else, usually for pleasure or promotional purposes.
Example
The company organized a junket for journalists to promote their new resort.
C2 noun
junta
Meaning
A military or political group that rules a country after taking power by force.
Example
The junta seized power after the coup.
B2 noun
Jupiter
Meaning
the largest planet in our solar system; the chief god of Roman mythology
Example
Jupiter is known for its massive size and distinctive red spot.
C2 adjective
juridical
Meaning
Relating to judicial proceedings or the administration of law.
Example
The case raised important juridical questions.
C1 noun
Jurisdiction
Meaning
the official power to make legal decisions and judgments; the extent of this power
Example
This case falls under the jurisdiction of the federal court.