Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

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jibe

verb
/dʒaɪb/

to make an insulting remark; to be in agreement or harmony with

"His actions did not jibe with his words."

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Jiggered

adjective
/ˈdʒɪg.ərd/

surprised or astonished; confused or puzzled

"I'll be jiggered if I know what happened here."

noun
/ˈdʒɪŋ.ɡəl/

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."

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jingo

noun
/ˈdʒɪŋɡoʊ/

a person who strongly supports warlike or aggressive foreign policy; an extreme nationalist

"The leader was criticized as a reckless jingo."

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jingoism

noun
/ˈdʒɪŋɡoʊˌɪzəm/

extreme patriotism expressed in aggressive foreign policy

"The politician's speech was filled with jingoism."

noun
/ˈdʒɪŋɡoʊɪst/

a person who supports jingoism; an extreme nationalist with aggressive foreign policies

"He was labeled a jingoist for his extreme views."

verb
/ˈdʒɪtər/

to shake or tremble slightly, often from fear, nervousness, or excitement

"He began to jitter nervously before giving his speech."

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Job

noun
/dʒɒb/

a paid position of regular employment

"She got a new job at a software company."

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adjective
/dʒoʊˈkoʊs/

playful or humorous in speech or behavior

"The professor’s jocose remarks kept the class entertained."

adjective
/ˈdʒɒkjələr/

fond of or characterized by joking; humorous

"His jocular nature made him popular among colleagues."

adjective
/ˈdʒɒkənd/

cheerful and lighthearted

"They walked together in a jocund mood after the celebration."

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jog

verb
/dʒɑːɡ/

to run at a slow, steady pace for exercise

"She jogs every morning in the park."

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joggle

verb
/ˈdʒɒɡəl/

to shake slightly; to move or cause to move with quick, small jerks

"He joggled the table and the vase nearly fell."

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join

verb
/dʒɔɪn/

To connect or link together; to become a member of a group.

"He decided to join the football club."

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Joint

noun
/dʒɔɪnt/

a place where two parts of something are joined; also a term for a business establishment or a cannabis cigarette

"The knee is a joint that connects the thigh and the leg."

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Joke

noun/verb
/dʒoʊk/

something said or done to cause laughter; a humorous remark or story

"He told a funny joke at the party."

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Joker

noun
/ˈdʒoʊ.kər/

a playing card with a picture of a jester, used as a wild card; a person who is fond of joking

"He used the joker card to complete his winning hand in the poker game."

noun
/ˈdʒɒlɪti/

lively and cheerful activity or celebration

"The wedding was full of jollity and laughter."

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jolly

adjective
/ˈdʒɒli/

Full of good humor and cheerfulness.

"The children were in a jolly mood at the party."

jolt

verb
/dʒəʊlt/

to push or shake someone or something abruptly and roughly

"The sudden stop jolted all the passengers forward."

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Joss-stick

noun
/ˈdʒɒs.stɪk/

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."

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jostle

verb
/ˈdʒɒsl/

to push, elbow, or bump against someone roughly, typically in a crowd

"The fans jostled each other to get closer to the stage."

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jot

verb
/dʒɒt/

to write something quickly and briefly

"She jotted down his phone number on a napkin."

noun
/ˈdʒɒt.ər/

a small notebook for writing quick notes or reminders

"The student carried a jotter to write down important points during lectures."

noun
/ˈdʒɜːrnəl/

a daily record of news, events, or personal thoughts

"She writes in her journal every night."

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noun
/ˈdʒɝː.nə.lɪŋ/

The practice of writing down your thoughts, feelings, and experiences regularly.

"Journaling helps in organizing thoughts and reducing stress."

noun
/ˈdʒɜːrnəlɪzəm/

the activity or profession of collecting, writing, and publishing news and articles for newspapers, magazines, or broadcast media

"He studied journalism to become a news reporter."

noun
/ˈdʒɜːrnəlɪst/

a person who writes news articles or reports for newspapers, magazines, or media

"The journalist covered the political event."

verb
/ˈdʒɜːrnəlaɪz/

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."

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Journey

noun
/ˈdʒɜːrni/

the act of traveling from one place to another

"Their journey across the desert was difficult."

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joust

verb
/dʒaʊst/

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."

adjective
/ˈdʒoʊ.vi.əl/

cheerful and friendly in manner

"He was in a jovial mood during the family gathering."

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Joy

noun
/dʒɔɪ/

A feeling of great happiness and delight.

"The children shouted with joy when they saw the gifts."

adjective
/ˈdʒɔɪfəl/

full of joy and happiness; causing joy or delight

"She felt joyful when she heard the good news."

adjective
/ˈdʒuː.bɪ.lənt/

feeling or expressing great happiness and joy

"The team was jubilant after winning the championship."

noun
/ˌdʒuː.bɪˈleɪ.ʃən/

a feeling or expression of great happiness and triumph

"There was jubilation in the streets after the victory."

noun
/ˈdʒuː.bɪ.liː/

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."

noun
/ˈdʒʌŋk.tʃər/

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."

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Judge

noun/verb
/dʒʌdʒ/

a person who makes decisions in a court of law; or to form an opinion about something

"The judge announced the final verdict."

noun
/ˈdʒʌdʒ.mənt/

the ability to make considered decisions or form sensible opinions; an official decision made by a judge or court

"The jury's judgement was based on careful consideration of all the facts."

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judgment

noun
/ˈdʒʌdʒ.mənt/

the ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions

"Her judgment in financial matters is highly respected."

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judicature

noun
/ˈdʒuː.dɪˌkeɪ.tʃər/

the administration of justice or the system of courts

"The judicature ensures that laws are fairly applied."

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judicial

adjective
/dʒuːˈdɪʃ.əl/

relating to judges, courts, or the administration of justice

"The new law faced strong judicial review before implementation."

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judiciary

noun
/dʒuːˈdɪʃ.i.er.i/

the system of courts and judges that interprets and applies the law

"The independence of the judiciary is vital for democracy."

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adjective
/dʒuːˈdɪʃəs/

Having or showing good judgment; wise and sensible.

"Her judicious decision saved the company from financial loss."

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noun
dʒʊˈdɪʃəsnɪs

Having, showing, or done with good judgment or sense.

"Her judiciousness in making decisions was appreciated."

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Jug

noun
/dʒʌɡ/

A large container used for holding and pouring liquids.

"She filled a jug with fresh water from the well."

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noun
/ˈdʒʌɡərˌnɔːt/

A huge, powerful, and unstoppable force or institution.

"The new tech company has become a juggernaut in the industry."

verb
/ˈdʒʌɡəl/

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."

noun
/ˈdʒʌɡ.lər/

a person who skillfully throws and catches objects as entertainment

"The juggler entertained the crowd with his amazing ball tricks."