Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

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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."

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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."

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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."

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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."

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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."

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verb
/ˈdʒʌmbəl/

To mix things together in a confused or disordered way.

"The papers were all jumbled on the desk."

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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."

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noun
/ˈdʒʌɡ.lər/

a person who skillfully throws and catches objects as entertainment

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

noun
/ˈdʒʌɡləri/

The performance of tricks and illusions, especially by sleight of hand.

"The magician's jugglery amazed the audience."

noun
/ˈdʒʌɡjələr/

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."

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Juice

noun
/dʒuːs/

the liquid obtained from fruits, vegetables, or meat; also refers to energy or power in informal use

"She drank a glass of orange juice with breakfast."

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juicy

adjective
/ˈdʒuːsi/

Full of juice; succulent; also used to describe something exciting or scandalous.

"The steak was so juicy that it melted in my mouth."

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July

noun
/dʒuˈlaɪ/

the seventh month of the year in the Gregorian calendar

"July is often the hottest month of the year."

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june

noun
/dʒuːn/

the sixth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar

"Schools often close for summer vacation in June."

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junta

noun
/ˈdʒʊntə/

A military or political group that rules a country after taking power by force.

"The junta seized power after the coup."

noun
/ˈdʒʌŋkɪt/

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."

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Junk

noun
/dʒʌŋk/

old or discarded articles that are considered useless or of little value; things of poor quality

"He cleaned out the garage and threw away all the old junk."

adjective, noun
/ˈdʒuːniər/

younger or lower in rank; also a student in the next-to-last year of high school or college

"He works as a junior officer in the company."

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noun
/ˈdʒʌŋɡəl/

a dense forest, typically in a tropical region, filled with wild plants and animals

"They got lost in the thick jungle during their trip."

noun
/ˈdʒʌm.pər/

a knitted garment worn on the upper body; a person or animal that jumps

"She wore a warm woolen jumper during the cold winter evening."

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Jumbo

adjective
/ˈdʒʌm.boʊ/

exceptionally large; enormous; gigantic

"The jumbo jet was delayed at the airport."

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Jump

verb
/dʒʌmp/

to push oneself off a surface and into the air using the legs and feet

"The children love to jump on the trampoline."

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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."

noun
/ˈdʒʌŋkʃən/

A place where two or more roads or things meet or are joined.

"The car stopped at the busy junction."

noun
/ˈdʒʌŋktʃər/

A particular point in time or a critical moment.

"At this critical juncture, we must make the right decision."