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THE ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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CEFR LEVEL

3335 entries have no recorded CEFR level and are included in All.

64 words & expressions

jacket

word A1

a short coat worn over clothes a piece of clothing worn on the upper body, typically having sleeves and fastening down the front A short coat, typically extending to the hips.

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jam

word A2

a sweet fruit spread; or a crowded stoppage of traffic a sweet spread made from fruit and sugar; a difficult situation; a blockage a sweet spread made from fruit boiled with sugar

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Jar

word B2

a wide-mouthed container, typically cylindrical and made of glass or pottery

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jaw

word B2

each of the upper and lower bony structures forming the framework of the mouth

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Jaywalking

idiom

Crossing a street unlawfully, carelessly, or outside of marked pedestrian crossings.

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jazz

word B1

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

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jeans

word A1

casual trousers made of durable denim cotton cloth pants made of denim fabric, often blue, worn as casual clothing

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jelly

word A2

a sweet, clear, semi-solid food made with fruit juice and sugar, set with gelatin or pectin

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jerk

word B2

a quick, sharp, sudden movement; an abrupt pull or tug

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jet

word A1

a fast airplane driven by jet propulsion engines a rapid stream of liquid, gas, or flame; an aircraft powered by jet engines A fast aircraft powered by jet engines; to travel by jet plane.

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jet lag

phrase

temporary sleep disturbance and fatigue caused by traveling across multiple time zones

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jewel

word B1

a precious stone, typically when cut and polished or set in jewelry

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Joan's as Good as My Lady in the Dark

proverb

In the dark or beyond superficial appearances, social hierarchies, wealth, and physical differences lose importance.

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job

word A1

paid work; a particular task a paid position of regular employment; a task or piece of work to work at various small tasks; a piece of work or employment a paid position of regular employment

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job security

phrase B1

the probability that an individual will keep their employment

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jocose

word C2

playful, humorous, or characterized by joking

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Jog your memory

phrase

Stimulate or activate someone's recollection to help them remember something forgotten.

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Johnny-Come-Lately

idiom

A newcomer or recent arrival to a movement, trade, or group, especially one lacking deep experience.

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join

word A1

to become part of a group, activity, or line; to connect things together to connect or combine; to become a member of something To connect or link together; to become a member of a group.

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join in

phrasal verb

To participate or take part in an ongoing activity with others

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Joined at the Hip

idiom

Inseparable companions who spend virtually all their time together in constant proximity.

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joint

word B1

shared by, held by, or done by two or more people, organizations, or parties together; a point at which parts of the body are connected; shared by two or more people shared or done together; combined or united a place where two bones are connected in the body; a connection or junction a place where two parts of something are joined; also a term for a business establishment or a cannabis cigarette

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joint effort

phrase

a collaborative endeavor or achievement produced through the coordinated work of multiple parties

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joke

word A2

something said or done to make people laugh a thing that someone says to cause amusement or laughter; something not to be taken seriously to say something funny or amusing; to make fun something said or done to cause laughter; a humorous remark or story; a thing that someone says to cause amusement or laughter; something not to be taken seriously to say something funny or amusing; to make fun something said or done to cause laughter; a humorous remark or story

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Joshing Me

idiom

Teasing me, joking with me playfully, or good-naturedly pulling my leg.

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journal

word B1

a daily personal record of news, events, thoughts, or experiences; a diary

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journalist

word B1

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

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journey

word A2

a trip from one place to another; a long process of change or learning an act of travelling from one place to another; a long and often difficult process of personal development the act of traveling from one place to another; an act of travelling from one place to another; a long and often difficult process of personal development the act of traveling from one place to another

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joy

word A2

a feeling of great happiness a feeling of great pleasure and happiness; a person or thing that causes delight A feeling of great happiness and delight.; a feeling of great pleasure and happiness; a person or thing that causes delight A feeling of great happiness and delight.

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judge

word A1

a person who decides in a court or competition; to form an opinion about someone or something a public official appointed to decide cases in a law court; a person who decides the results of a competition to form an opinion about something; to make a legal decision a person who makes decisions in a court of law; or to form an opinion about something; a public official appointed to decide cases in a law court; a person who decides the results of a competition to form an opinion about something; to make a legal decision a person who makes decisions in a court of law; or to form an opinion about something

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Judge Not, Lest Ye Be Judged

proverb

Do not criticize, condemn, or pass moral judgment on others, lest you invite scrutiny upon your own faults.

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Judge Not, That Ye Be Not Judged

proverb

A traditional biblical maxim urging people to refrain from judging others so they may be spared reciprocal judgment.

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Judge Not, That You Be Not Judged

proverb

Modernized formulation reminding individuals that judging others opens the door to equivalent judgment upon themselves.

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judgment

word A2

an opinion or decision made after thinking carefully The ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions. the ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions; The ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions. the ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions

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judiciary

word C1

The judicial authorities of a country; the system of courts that interprets and applies the law.

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judicious

word C1

Having, showing, or done with good judgment or sense; wise and prudent.

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juggernaut

word C1

A huge, powerful, and overwhelming force or institution.

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juice

word A1

the natural liquid pressed or squeezed from fruits or vegetables the liquid obtained from or present in fruit or vegetables; the liquid that comes from meat when it is cooked the liquid obtained from fruits, vegetables, or meat; also refers to energy or power in informal use; the liquid obtained from or present in fruit or vegetables; the liquid that comes from meat when it is cooked the liquid obtained from fruits, vegetables, or meat; also refers to energy or power in informal use

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jump

word A1

to push yourself off the ground into the air an act of jumping; a sudden movement upwards or forwards to push yourself up and away from the ground using your legs to push oneself off a surface and into the air using the legs and feet; an act of jumping; a sudden movement upwards or forwards to push yourself up and away from the ground using your legs to push oneself off a surface and into the air using the legs and feet

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Jump Down Someone's Throat

idiom

To react suddenly and harshly, criticizing, snapping at, or scolding someone aggressively.

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