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