60 words & definitions
| jabber |
To talk rapidly and excitedly but with little sense (verb)
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| jiggle |
To move something lightly and quickly from side to side or up and down (verb)
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| josh |
To tease or joke around with someone in a playful way (verb)
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| jostle |
Top push, elbow, or bump against someone or something, roughly, typically in a crowd (verb)
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| jut |
To extend out, over, or beyond the main body or line of something (verb)
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| lambaste |
To criticize someone or something harshly (verb)
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| jalopy |
An old car in a dilapidated condition (noun)
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| jiffy |
A very short, unspecified length of time. (noun)
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| jumble |
An untidy collection or group of things. (noun)
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| kilter |
The proper or usual state or condition. (noun)
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| kink |
A sharp twist or curve in something that is otherwise straight (noun)
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| kluge |
An ill-assorted collection of parts assembled to fulfill a particular purpose (noun)
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| klutz |
A clumsy, awkward, or foolish person (noun)
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| lackey |
A servant, especially a liveried footman or manservant (noun)
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| laggard |
A person who makes slow progress and falls behind others (noun)
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| jab |
Poke (someone or something) roughly or quickly, especially with something sharp or pointed (verb)
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| jeer |
To mock or demean someone with unkind words or remarks. (verb)
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| jaunty |
Having or expressing a lively, cheerful, and self-confident manner (adjective)
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| jilted |
Suddenly reject or abandon (a lover) (adjective)
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| jittery |
Nervous or unable to relax (adjective)
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| kinky |
Exhibiting unusual behavior (adjective)
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| kooky |
Strange and different, in a funny way (adjective)
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| jolt |
To cause (something or someone) to move in a quick and sudden way (verb)
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| jargon |
Special words or expressions that are used by a particular profession or group and are difficult for others to understand (noun)
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| jagged |
Having rough, sharp points protruding (adjective)
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| lackluster |
Lacking in vitality, force, or conviction; uninspired or uninspiring (adjective)
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| kinship |
A sharing of characteristics or origins (adjective)
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| jest |
Speak or act in a joking manner (verb)
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| kindle |
To light or set on fire (verb)
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| jovial |
Friendly, happy, and in a good mood (adjective)
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| jerk |
A contemptibly obnoxious person (noun)
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| lackadaisical |
Moving slowly and showing little enthusiasm or effort (adjective)
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| jab |
A quick, sharp blow, especially with the fist (noun)
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| jeer |
Laughing or shouting insults at someone to show you have no respect for them. (noun)
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| jolt |
An abrupt rough or violent movement (noun)
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| jest |
A thing said or done for amusement; a joke (noun)
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| irresistible |
Too attractive, appealing, or tempting to be refused or ignored. (adjective)
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| jackpot |
A large cash prize, typically won in a game of chance or lottery. (noun)
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| jarring |
Causing a sudden, unpleasant, or shocking effect. (adjective)
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| jeopardize |
To endanger or threaten the success or safety of something. (verb)
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| jitters |
Temporary nervous tension that affects a person’s ability to stay calm. (noun)
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| jolly |
Cheerful, happy, and full of good humor. (adjective)
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| joyous |
Full of happiness and delight; very joyful; bringing or causing great happiness. (adjective)
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| jubilant |
Feeling or expressing great joy, happiness, or triumph. (adjective)
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| juicy |
Highly interesting, exciting, or sensational, especially regarding gossip or news. (adjective)
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| jumbo |
Extra or oversized in comparison to the standard. (adjective)
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| justified |
Having a valid reason or explanation for an action, belief, or decision. (adjective)
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| keen |
Having a sharp or highly developed sense; or eager or enthusiastic about something. (adjective)
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| kindhearted |
Acting with warmth, sympathy, and a desire to help. (adjective)
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| knucklehead |
A foolish or unintelligent person; someone who makes silly mistakes. (noun)
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| kowtow |
To act in an excessively submissive or obedient manner, often to gain favor; to bow or kneel as a sign of deep respect or submission. (verb)
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| labyrinth |
A complex network of passages or paths, very difficult to figure out and find one's way. (noun)
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| lag |
A delay or slowdown in progress, movement, or response. (noun)
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| lag |
To fall behind in progress, performance, or development. (verb)
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| lament |
To mourn or grieve for someone or something lost. (verb)
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| irritate |
To make someone angry, or annoyed; or to make apart of your body sore or painful. (verb)
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| juggle |
To keep several objects in motion in the air at the same time; or to try to deal with two or more important jobs or activities at the same time (verb)
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| irresponsible |
Not thinking enough or not worrying about the possible results of what you do (adjective)
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| kibosh |
When an idea or plan is spoiled or stopped, often due to unforseen circumstances. (verb)
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| kidding |
Joking around in a light-hearted way. (verb)
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