CEFR Level
To talk quickly and excitedly but with little sense.
"The children jabbered happily after the show."
a small gray and black bird of the crow family, known for its intelligence
"The jackdaw collected shiny objects for its nest."
unrefined sugar made from sugarcane or palm sap; a traditional sweetener
"My grandmother uses jaggery instead of white sugar in her recipes."
The side post or surface of a doorway, window, or fireplace.
"The carpenter carefully measured the width of the door jamb."
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."
A short journey or excursion, usually taken for pleasure.
"They went on a weekend jaunt to the countryside."
Having a lively, cheerful, and self-confident manner or appearance.
"He walked into the room with a jaunty step."
Naive, simplistic, and superficial; also dull or uninteresting.
"The professor dismissed the essay as jejune and lacking depth."
A long, mournful complaint or lamentation; a list of woes.
"The politician's speech turned into a jeremiad against corruption."
a climbing shrub with fragrant white or yellow flowers
"The jasmine flowers filled the garden with their sweet fragrance."
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."
joking or teasing in a playful manner
"He was only jesting when he said he would quit his job."
Unwanted material or goods thrown overboard from a ship and washed ashore.
"The beach was littered with jetsam after the storm."
to make an insulting remark; to be in agreement or harmony with
"His actions did not jibe with his words."
surprised or astonished; confused or puzzled
"I'll be jiggered if I know what happened here."
a person who strongly supports warlike or aggressive foreign policy; an extreme nationalist
"The leader was criticized as a reckless jingo."
extreme patriotism expressed in aggressive foreign policy
"The politician's speech was filled with jingoism."
a person who supports jingoism; an extreme nationalist with aggressive foreign policies
"He was labeled a jingoist for his extreme views."
playful or humorous in speech or behavior
"The professor’s jocose remarks kept the class entertained."
fond of or characterized by joking; humorous
"His jocular nature made him popular among colleagues."
cheerful and lighthearted
"They walked together in a jocund mood after the celebration."
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."
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."
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."
