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Wordabulary

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8,130 words, searchable by word, definition, part of speech, and CEFR level.

january Noun A1

The first month of the year, coming after December.

jar Noun A1

A glass or plastic container with a wide opening, usually used to store food.

jargon Noun B1

Special words or phrases used by people in a particular profession or group that outsiders often find hard to understand.

jaw Noun A1

The bone structure that forms the mouth and holds the teeth.

jazz Noun A2

A style of music that began among African American musicians in the early twentieth century, known for improvisation and rhythm.

jealous Adjective A1

Feeling unhappy because you want something that someone else has.

jeans Noun A1

Trousers made of sturdy cotton fabric, usually blue.

jelly Noun A1

A soft, wobbly food made from fruit juice and sugar set with gelatin, or a sweet fruit spread.

jellyfish Noun A1

A soft, see-through sea creature with a bell-shaped body and long trailing tentacles.

jet Noun A1

An aircraft powered by engines that push it forward with a strong stream of hot gas.

jettison Verb C2

To throw something away or get rid of it, especially because it is no longer needed or useful.

jewel Noun A1

A valuable stone, such as a diamond or ruby, often used in jewelry.

jewelry Noun A2

Objects worn for decoration, such as rings, necklaces, and bracelets, usually made of precious metal or stones.

jingoism Noun C1

Extreme, aggressive patriotism, especially support for a warlike foreign policy.

job Noun A1

The regular work a person does to earn money.

jocular Adjective C1

Joking and cheerful in manner.

jogging Noun A1

The activity of running at a slow, steady pace, usually for exercise.

join Verb A1

To become a member of a group, or to connect two things together.

joke Noun A1

Something said or done to make people laugh.

joule Noun B1

The standard unit used to measure energy or work.

journal Noun A2

A written record of daily events and thoughts, or a magazine for a particular subject.

journalist Noun A2

A person whose job is to research, write, and report news for newspapers, television, or other media.

journey Noun A1

A trip made from one place to another, especially a long one.

joy Noun B2

A feeling of great happiness.

joyful Adjective A1

Full of happiness and delight.

jubilant Adjective C1

Extremely happy and triumphant, especially after a success.

judge Noun A1

A person with the authority to decide cases in a court of law.

judgment Noun B1

The ability to make sensible decisions, or an opinion formed after careful thought.

judicial Adjective B1

Relating to courts of law, judges, or the administration of justice.

judiciary Noun B1

The branch of government made up of judges and courts that interprets laws and settles legal disputes.

judicious Adjective B1

Showing good judgment and sensible thinking, especially in difficult decisions.

judo Noun A1

A Japanese sport and martial art in which competitors try to throw or pin their opponent.

jug Noun A1

A container with a handle and a spout, used for pouring liquids.

juice Noun A1

The liquid that comes from fruit or vegetables.

juicy Adjective A1

Full of juice, especially describing fruit or meat.

july Noun A1

The seventh month of the year, usually one of the warmest in the northern hemisphere.

jump Verb A1

To push yourself off the ground using your legs.

junction Noun B1

A point where two or more things, especially roads, railways, or lines, meet or join.

juncture Noun C1

A particular point in time, especially a critical or important one.

june Noun A1

The sixth month of the year, marking the start of summer in the northern hemisphere.

jungle Noun A1

A thick, tangled forest found in hot, wet parts of the world.

jungle gym Noun A1

A structure of bars and platforms in a playground that children climb on.

junior Adjective B2

Lower in rank or younger in age, especially within a job or organization.

jurisdiction Noun B1

The official authority to make legal decisions or judgments within a particular area.

jurisprudence Noun C1

The theoretical study of law, including its philosophy, principles, and the reasoning behind legal systems.

just Adverb A1

Very recently, or exactly and no more than.

justice Noun B1

Fair treatment of people according to the law or according to what is morally right.

justification Noun B1

A good or acceptable reason for something.