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jacket
word A1a 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.
↗jam
word A2a 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
↗Jar
word B2a wide-mouthed container, typically cylindrical and made of glass or pottery
↗jaw
word B2each of the upper and lower bony structures forming the framework of the mouth
↗Jaywalking
idiomCrossing a street unlawfully, carelessly, or outside of marked pedestrian crossings.
↗jazz
word B1a 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
↗jeans
word A1casual trousers made of durable denim cotton cloth pants made of denim fabric, often blue, worn as casual clothing
↗jelly
word A2a sweet, clear, semi-solid food made with fruit juice and sugar, set with gelatin or pectin
↗jerk
word B2a quick, sharp, sudden movement; an abrupt pull or tug
↗jet
word A1a 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.
↗jet lag
phrasetemporary sleep disturbance and fatigue caused by traveling across multiple time zones
↗jewel
word B1a precious stone, typically when cut and polished or set in jewelry
↗Joan's as Good as My Lady in the Dark
proverbIn the dark or beyond superficial appearances, social hierarchies, wealth, and physical differences lose importance.
↗job
word A1paid 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
↗job security
phrase B1the probability that an individual will keep their employment
↗jocose
word C2playful, humorous, or characterized by joking
↗Jog your memory
phraseStimulate or activate someone's recollection to help them remember something forgotten.
↗Johnny-Come-Lately
idiomA newcomer or recent arrival to a movement, trade, or group, especially one lacking deep experience.
↗join
word A1to 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.
↗join in
phrasal verbTo participate or take part in an ongoing activity with others
↗Joined at the Hip
idiomInseparable companions who spend virtually all their time together in constant proximity.
↗joint
word B1shared 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
↗joint effort
phrasea collaborative endeavor or achievement produced through the coordinated work of multiple parties
↗joke
word A2something 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
↗Joshing Me
idiomTeasing me, joking with me playfully, or good-naturedly pulling my leg.
↗journal
word B1a daily personal record of news, events, thoughts, or experiences; a diary
↗journalist
word B1a 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
↗journey
word A2a 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
↗joy
word A2a 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.
↗judge
word A1a 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
↗Judge Not, Lest Ye Be Judged
proverbDo not criticize, condemn, or pass moral judgment on others, lest you invite scrutiny upon your own faults.
↗Judge Not, That Ye Be Not Judged
proverbA traditional biblical maxim urging people to refrain from judging others so they may be spared reciprocal judgment.
↗Judge Not, That You Be Not Judged
proverbModernized formulation reminding individuals that judging others opens the door to equivalent judgment upon themselves.
↗judgment
word A2an 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
↗judiciary
word C1The judicial authorities of a country; the system of courts that interprets and applies the law.
↗judicious
word C1Having, showing, or done with good judgment or sense; wise and prudent.
↗juggernaut
word C1A huge, powerful, and overwhelming force or institution.
↗juice
word A1the 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
↗jump
word A1to 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
↗Jump Down Someone's Throat
idiomTo react suddenly and harshly, criticizing, snapping at, or scolding someone aggressively.
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