Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

👊

jab

verb
/dʒæb/

To poke or thrust quickly, often with a finger or something pointed.

"He jabbed his finger at the map to show the location."

🗣️

jabber

verb
/ˈdʒæbər/

To talk quickly and excitedly but with little sense.

"The children jabbered happily after the show."

noun
/ˈdʒæk.dɔː/

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

"The jackdaw collected shiny objects for its nest."

noun
/ˈdʒækɪt/

A short coat, typically extending to the hips.

"She wore a leather jacket in the winter."

noun
/ˈdʒækˌfruːt/

a large tropical fruit with a spiky exterior and sweet flesh inside

"The jackfruit is the largest tree fruit in the world."

😩

jaded

adjective
/ˈdʒeɪ.dɪd/

Tired, bored, or lacking enthusiasm, typically after having had too much of something.

"After years of traveling, she felt jaded by the constant movement."

noun
/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."

🚔

jail

noun, verb
/dʒeɪl/

A place for the confinement of people accused or convicted of a crime; to imprison.

"The thief was sent to jail for stealing."

🍓

Jam

noun
/dʒæm/

a sweet spread made from fruit boiled with sugar

"She spread strawberry jam on her toast for breakfast."

🚪

jamb

noun
/dʒæm/

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

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

noun
/ˌdʒæm.bəˈriː/

a large celebration or party; a gathering with entertainment; a festive event

"The scout jamboree brought together thousands of young people from around the world."

noun
/ˈdʒæn.ɪ.tər/

a person employed to clean and maintain a building; a caretaker

"The school janitor worked late every evening to ensure the classrooms were spotless."

❄️

january

noun
/ˈdʒænjuˌɛri/

the first month of the year in the Gregorian calendar

"January is often the coldest month of the year."

🇯🇵

japanese

adjective
/ˌdʒæpəˈniːz/

relating to Japan, its people, or their language

"She loves Japanese culture and traditions."

😂

jape

noun
/dʒeɪp/

A practical joke or humorous remark.

"He enjoyed a harmless jape with his friends."

🥫

Jar

noun
/dʒɑːr/

a round glass or clay container with a wide mouth used for storing food or liquids

"She kept the cookies in a glass jar."

🗣️

jargon

noun
/ˈdʒɑːr.ɡən/

Specialized or technical language used by a particular group or profession.

"The lawyer’s explanation was full of legal jargon."

adjective
/ˈdʒɑː.rɪŋ/

Striking or shocking in a way that creates a strong contrast or clash.

"The sudden loud noise was jarring to everyone in the room."

noun
/ˈdʒɔːn.dɪs/

A medical condition in which the skin and eyes become yellow due to liver problems.

"The doctor diagnosed the baby with jaundice."

jaundiced definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective
/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."

🚗

jaunt

noun
/dʒɔːnt/

A short journey or excursion, usually taken for pleasure.

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

adjective
/ˈdʒɔːnti/

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

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

🦷

Jaw

noun
/dʒɔː/

the lower movable bone of the face that holds the teeth; the mouth area used for chewing and talking

"The dentist examined my jaw for any signs of pain."

🎷

jazz

noun
/dʒæz/

a style of music characterized by improvisation, syncopation, and strong rhythm, originating in African American communities

"She loves listening to live jazz on weekends."

adjective
/ˈdʒɛləs/

Feeling or showing envy of someone or their achievements and advantages.

"She was jealous of her friend's success."

noun
/ˈdʒel.ə.si/

a feeling of envy of someone or their achievements; resentment against a rival

"His jealousy over his colleague's promotion led to tension in the workplace."

👖

jeans

noun
/dʒiːnz/

pants made of denim fabric, often blue, worn as casual clothing

"He bought a new pair of blue jeans yesterday."

🚙

jeep

noun
/dʒiːp/

a sturdy motor vehicle designed for rough terrain; a small military or civilian off-road vehicle

"The jeep climbed the rocky hill without difficulty."

jeer definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
😏

jeer

verb
/dʒɪər/

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

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

adjective
/dʒɪˈdʒuːn/

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

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

🍮

Jelly

noun
/ˈdʒel.i/

a sweet soft food made from fruit juice and sugar; a semi-solid substance with a jelly-like consistency

"She spread grape jelly on her toast for breakfast."

noun
/ˈdʒel.i fɪʃ/

a soft-bodied marine animal with a gelatinous umbrella-shaped body and trailing tentacles

"The jellyfish floated gracefully through the water with its translucent body."

jeopardize definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb
/ˈdʒɛpərdaɪz/

To put something into a situation of risk or danger.

"Reckless driving can jeopardize lives."

⚠️

jeopardy

noun
/ˈdʒɛpərdi/

Danger of loss, harm, or failure.

"His careless driving put everyone in jeopardy."

noun
/ˈdʒɛrəˌmaɪæd/

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

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

💫

Jerk

noun
/dʒɜːrk/

a quick, sharp, sudden movement; an abrupt pull or twist; a foolish person

"The sudden jerk of the train caused passengers to lose their balance momentarily."

noun
/ˈdʒæz.mɪn/

a climbing shrub with fragrant white or yellow flowers

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

😂

Jest

noun, verb
/dʒɛst/

A joke or witty remark; to speak humorously.

"He spoke in jest, but his words offended her."

noun
/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
/ˈdʒes.tɪŋ/

joking or teasing in a playful manner

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

✈️

Jet

noun, verb
/dʒɛt/

A fast aircraft powered by jet engines; to travel by jet plane.

"They jetted off to Paris for the weekend."

noun
/ˈdʒɛtsəm/

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

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

🛩️

jettison

/ˈdʒɛtɪsən/

to throw or drop something from a ship, aircraft, or vehicle to lighten the load; to abandon something no longer wanted

"The crew had to jettison cargo to save the sinking ship."

🛥️

Jetty

noun
/ˈdʒet.i/

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."

✡️

jew

noun
/dʒuː/

a person whose religion is Judaism or who is of Jewish descent

"He is a Jew by heritage and follows Jewish customs."

💎

Jewel

noun
/ˈdʒuː.əl/

a precious stone or a piece of jewelry containing precious stones

"The ancient treasure chest contained many rare jewels."

noun
/ˈdʒuːələr/

a person who makes, repairs, or sells jewelry

"The jeweller crafted a beautiful gold ring."

noun
/ˈdʒuːəlri/

ornamental items worn for personal adornment, such as rings, necklaces, or bracelets, often made of precious metals or stones

"She wore beautiful jewellery to the wedding."

noun
/ˈdʒuːəlri/

personal ornaments such as necklaces, rings, or bracelets that are typically made from precious metals and stones

"She wore gold jewelry at the wedding."

adjective
/ˈdʒuːɪʃ/

relating to Jews or Judaism

"They celebrate Jewish festivals every year."