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Words beginning with J - list and definitions learning English


What will I learn from the English lesson a list verbs beginning with J?

This lesson is a list of words beginning with J from the big list of A to Z of words and definitions to help you, when you don't know the meaning of the word. It is important not to try and remember the words, but just to use the list as a reference guide to help you.

How do I use this English book of words A to Z?

Click on each letter of the alphabet to get the list of the idioms with an explanation of each.

[ A ] [ B ] [ C ] [ D ] [ E ] [ F ] [ G ] [ H ] [ I ] [ J ] [ K ] [ L ] [ M ] [ N ] [ O ] [ P ] [ Q ] [ R ] [ S ] [ T ] [ U ] [ V ] [ W ] [ X ] [ Y ] [ Z ]

The big book of words uses the following grammar after each word

After each word is listed you will see one of the following v, n or adj. To get a more detailed explanation of each click on each link.

Words Beginning with J.

jargon n. Confused, unintelligible speech or highly technical speech.

jaundice n. A morbid condition, due to obstructed excretion of bile or characterized by yellowing of the skin.

jeopardize v. To imperil.

Jingo n. One of a party in Great Britain in favor of spirited and demonstrative foreign policy.

jocose adj. Done or made in jest.

jocular adj. Inclined to joke.

joggle n. A sudden irregular shake or a push causing such a shake.

journalize v. To keep a diary.

jovial adj. Merry.

jubilation n. Exultation.

judgment n. The faculty by the exercise of which a deliberate conclusion is reached.

judicature n. Distribution and administration of justice by trial and judgment.

judicial adj. Pertaining to the administration of justice.

judiciary n. That department of government which administers the law relating to civil and criminal justice.

judicious adj. Prudent.

juggle v. To play tricks of sleight of hand.

jugglery n. The art or practice of sleight of hand.

jugular adj. Pertaining to the throat.

juicy adj. Succulent.

junction n. The condition of being joined.

juncture n. An articulation, joint, or seam.

junta n. A council or assembly that deliberates in secret upon the affairs of government.

juridical adj. Assumed by law to exist.

jurisdiction n. Lawful power or right to exercise official authority.

jurisprudence n. The science of rights in accordance with positive law.

juror n. One who serves on a jury or is sworn in for jury duty in a court of justice.

joust v. To engage in a tilt with lances on horseback.

justification n. Vindication.

juvenile adj. Characteristic of youth.

juxtapose v. To place close together.

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