A Kids’ Dictionary

Jab: A quick push or hit. He gave a light jab.

Jack: A toy that jumps up. The jack popped out.

Jacket: A warm coat. I wore my jacket.

Jam: Sweet fruit spread. I like jam on bread.

Jar: A glass container. The jar is full.

Jasmine: A white flower. Jasmine smells nice.

Jaw: The lower part of your face. My jaw hurts.

Jay: A small bird. The jay sat on a tree.

Jazz: A type of music. I like jazz music.

Jeans: Blue pants. I wore jeans today.

Jeep: A strong car. The jeep drove fast.

Jelly: Soft sweet food. The jelly wiggled.

Jellyfish: A sea animal. The jellyfish floated.

Jet: A fast airplane. The jet flew high.

Jewel: A shiny stone. She wore a jewel.

Jewelry: Rings and necklaces. Her jewelry sparkled.

Job: Work you do. Dad has a job.

Jockey: Horse rider. The jockey raced.

Jog: Run slowly. I jog every morning.

Join: To come together. Join the game.

Joint: Where two things meet. My knee joint bends.

Joke: Something funny. He told a joke.

Jolly: Very happy. Santa looks jolly.

Journey: A trip. We went on a journey.

Joy: Great happiness. I felt joy.

Joyful: Full of joy. She was joyful.

Joyride: Fun ride. We took a joyride.

Judge: Person who decides. The judge listened.

Judgment: Decision made. His judgment was fair.

Juice: Drink from fruits. I drank juice.

Juicy: Full of juice. The mango is juicy.

Juggle: Throw and catch things. He can juggle balls.

Juggler: Person who juggles. The juggler performed.

Jug: Big water pot. Fill the jug.

Jumbo: Very big. The elephant is jumbo.

Jump: To leap up. I can jump high.

Jumper: A sweater. She wore a jumper.

Jungle: Forest with many trees. The tiger lives in jungle.

Junior: Younger person. He is my junior.

Junk: Trash or waste. Throw the junk away.

Jury: Group deciding in court. The jury gave decision.

Just: Fair and right. Be just to others.

Justice: Fairness. Justice is important.

Justify: Give reason. Can you justify this?

Javelin: Long stick thrown in sport. He threw the javelin.

Jawbone: Bone in jaw. The jawbone is strong.

Jigsaw: Puzzle game. I solved the jigsaw.

Jingle: Short song. I heard a jingle.

Jinx: Bad luck charm. Do not jinx it.

Jitter: Nervous movement. I felt jitter before test.

Jittery: Nervous feeling. I felt jittery.

Jobless: Without work. He is jobless.

Jogger: Person who jogs. The jogger ran.

Jot: Write quickly. Jot the note.

Journal: Personal diary. I write in my journal.

Journalist: News writer. The journalist reported news.

Journeying: Traveling. They are journeying far.

Jubilant: Very happy. She felt jubilant.

Jubilee: Big celebration. We had a jubilee.

Judging: Deciding. Stop judging others.

Judicial: Related to court. Judicial rules are strict.

Jugful: Full jug. I drank a jugful.

Juicer: Machine for juice. Use the juicer.

Juiceless: Without juice. The fruit is juiceless.

Juiciness: Full of juice. Mango has juiciness.

Jumbling: Mixing up. The words are jumbling.

Jumping: Leaping. The frog is jumping.

Jumpstart: Start quickly. Jumpstart the car.

Juncture: Important time. At this juncture we wait.

Junglecat: Wild cat. The junglecat ran.

Juniority: Being younger. Juniority matters.

Junkyard: Place for old cars. The junkyard is big.

Juror: Member of jury. The juror listened.

Justly: In fair way. He acted justly.

Justness: Fairness. Justness is good.

Jamboree: Big fun event. We enjoyed jamboree.

Jammed: Stuck tight. The door jammed.

Jammer: Device blocking signal. The jammer worked.

Jangle: Clinking sound. Keys jangle.

Jarring: Shocking. It was jarring noise.

Jaunt: Short trip. We went on a jaunt.

Jazzy: Stylish. She wore jazzy clothes.

Jealous: Wanting what others have. He felt jealous.

Jealousy: Feeling envy. Jealousy is bad.

Jeer: To laugh at. Do not jeer.

Jellied: Made into jelly. The fruit was jellied.

Jesting: Joking. He was jesting.

Jest: A joke. It was just a jest.

Jester: Funny person. The jester danced.

Jesting: Playful talk. He kept jesting.

Jetlag: Tired after flight. I had jetlag.

Jetplane: Fast airplane. The jetplane flew.

Jetstream: Fast air current. Planes use jetstream.

Jewelbox: Box for jewels. The jewelbox is pretty.

Jeweled: Decorated with jewels. The crown is jeweled.

Jewelrybox: Box for rings. She opened jewelrybox.

Jib: Front sail of boat. The jib moved.

Jiffy: Short time. Wait a jiffy.

Jig: Lively dance. They danced a jig.

Jigsawing: Solving a puzzle. She is jigsawing.

Jovial – Happy and friendly. He is jovial at parties.

Joyful – Full of joy. She felt joyful on her birthday.

Joyless – Without happiness. The room felt joyless.

Judicial – Related to judges or courts. The judicial system makes laws fair.

Judiciary – The court system. The judiciary protects rights.

Javelin – A long spear used in sports. He threw the javelin far.

Jawline – The shape of the lower face. He has a sharp jawline.

Jaywalk – To cross the road unsafely. Do not jaywalk.

Jaywalker – A person who crosses unsafely. The jaywalker ran across.

Jealously – In a jealous way. She looked at her toy jealously.

Jellylike – Soft and wobbly. The pudding felt jellylike.

Jemmy – A small tool for opening things. He used a jemmy carefully.

Jestful – Full of jokes. He had a jestful mood.

Jetlag – Tired feeling after flying far. She felt jetlag after travel.

Jetty – A small pier for boats. We stood on the jetty.

Jewelry – Rings and necklaces. She wore gold jewelry.

Jiffy – A very short time. I will come in a jiffy.

Jiggling – Moving with small shakes. The box was jiggling.

Jinglebell – A small ringing bell. The jinglebell sounded sweet.

Jinxed – Bringing bad luck. He felt jinxed today.

Jitter – Nervous shaking. She had exam jitters.

Jockstrap – A sports support wear. He wore a jockstrap for safety.

Jocular – Fond of joking. He made a jocular remark.

Jogging – Running slowly for exercise. Jogging keeps us fit.

Jokester – A person who jokes. He is a class jokester.

Jolliness – Cheerful feeling. Her jolliness made us smile.

Jostle – To push roughly. Do not jostle in line.

Journalism – Writing news stories. Journalism is an important job.

Joyfully – In a happy way. She danced joyfully.

Joyous – Very happy. It was a joyous occasion.

Judging – Forming an opinion. Stop judging others.

Judicious – Showing good sense. She made a judicious choice.

Juicebox – A small juice pack. I carried a juicebox.

Jukebox – A music machine. The jukebox played songs.

Junctional – Related to a meeting point. The junctional road is busy.

Junkfood – Unhealthy fast food. Too much junkfood is bad.

Juror – A person in court jury. The juror listened carefully.

Juryman – A male jury member. The juryman raised his hand.

Jurist – An expert in law. The jurist explained the rule.

Juryroom – A room for jurors. The juryroom was quiet.

Justness – Being fair. Justness is important.

Juxtaposition – Placing things side by side. The picture showed juxtaposition.

Jackal – A wild animal. The jackal howled at night.

Jackpot – Big prize. She won the jackpot.

Jadeite – A green stone. The ring had jadeite.

Jaggedly – In a rough shape. The paper tore jaggedly.

Jailor – A prison guard. The jailor locked the door.

Jammy – Lucky person. He is a jammy boy.

Jaunty – Cheerful and lively. He wore a jaunty hat.

Jawbreaker – A hard candy. The jawbreaker was big.

Jazzily – In a bright style. She dressed jazzily.

Jeopardize – To put in danger. Do not jeopardize your health.

Jerky – Moving suddenly. The train had jerky stops.

Jewelbox – A small jewelry case. She kept rings in a jewelbox.

Jubilantly – In a very happy way. The team shouted jubilantly.

Jumble – To mix up. Do not jumble the papers.

Jumbo – Very large. They saw a jumbo airplane.

Junction – A place where roads meet. Turn left at the junction.

Jungleland – Land full of jungle. Animals live in jungleland.

Junior – Younger in age. My junior is in class 3.

Junkyard – Place with old cars and metal. The junkyard is messy.

Justice – Fair treatment. We must stand for justice.

Justify – To give a reason. Can you justify your answer?

Juvenile – Young person. The juvenile played outside.

Juxtapose – To place side by side. The teacher juxtaposed two pictures.

Jackknife – A folding knife. He used a jackknife carefully.

Jacketed – Wearing a jacket. The jacketed boy waved.

Jaguarundi – A wild cat. The jaguarundi lives in forests.

Jamboree – A big gathering. We had a school jamboree.

Jam-packed – Very full. The bus was jam-packed.

Jargon – Special words of a group. Doctors use medical jargon.

Jaunt – A short trip. We went for a jaunt.

Jawbone – The bone of the jaw. The jawbone was strong.

Jealousy – Feeling of envy. Jealousy is not good.

Jeering – Making fun loudly. The crowd was jeering.

Jellybean – A small sweet candy. I ate a jellybean.

Jellyfish – A sea animal. The jellyfish floated.

Jerkily – In a quick rough way. The car moved jerkily.

Jesting – Joking. He was jesting with friends.

Jetliner – A large airplane. The jetliner landed safely.

Jetpack – A machine that helps you fly. The hero wore a jetpack.

Jewelled – Decorated with jewels. She wore a jewelled crown.

Jiggly – Shaking softly. The jelly is jiggly.

Jigsaw – A puzzle game. I solved the jigsaw.

Jittery – Nervous and shaky. She felt jittery before the exam.

Jobless – Without a job. He was jobless for months.

Jockey – A horse rider. The jockey rode fast.

Jogger – A person who jogs. The jogger ran daily.

Joiner – A person who joins things. The joiner fixed wood.

Jointly – Together. They worked jointly.

Jokingly – In a joking way. She said it jokingly.

Jolting – Sudden shaking. The bus ride was jolting.

Journalist – A news writer. The journalist asked questions.

Journeyer – One who travels. The journeyer walked far.

Joyride – A fun ride. They went for a joyride.

Jubilant – Very happy. The team was jubilant.

Judgmental – Too quick to judge. Do not be judgmental.

Juicy – Full of juice. The mango is juicy.

Jumpy – Easily scared. The puppy is jumpy.

Jutting – Sticking out. The rock was jutting out.

Jaded – Tired or bored. She felt jaded after the long trip.

Jaguar – A large wild cat. The jaguar lives in forests.

Jailbird – A person who has been in jail. The jailbird told his story.

Jailhouse – A prison building. The jailhouse is guarded.

Jamb – The side of a door frame. The door jamb is wooden.

Jangle – To make a ringing noise. The keys jangle in his pocket.

Janitor – A person who cleans buildings. The janitor swept the floor.

January – The first month of the year. My birthday is in January.

Jarful – As much as a jar holds. She bought a jarful of honey.

Jargonize – To use special words. Do not jargonize your speech.

Jasper – A type of stone. The necklace has jasper beads.

Jaundice – An illness that makes skin yellow. He recovered from jaundice.

Jauntily – In a cheerful way. He walked jauntily.

Jawed – Having a jaw. The strong-jawed man smiled.

Jaybird – A blue bird. The jaybird sang loudly.

Jazzy – Bright and lively. She wore a jazzy dress.

Jeer – To laugh at someone. Do not jeer at others.

Jellied – Made like jelly. We ate jellied fruit.

Jellyroll – A rolled sweet cake. She baked a jellyroll.

Jemstone – A precious stone. The jemstone sparkled.

Jeopardy – Danger or risk. His life was in jeopardy.

Jerboa – A small desert animal. The jerboa jumps high.

Jerkiness – Rough movement. The jerkiness of the ride scared me.

Jetboat – A fast water boat. The jetboat sped across the lake.

Jetstream – Fast air current in the sky. Planes fly in the jetstream.

Jettison – To throw away. The ship had to jettison cargo.

Jeweler – A person who sells jewelry. The jeweler showed a ring.

Jib – A sail on a boat. The jib caught the wind.

Jiffybag – A padded envelope. She mailed a gift in a jiffybag.

Jiggle – To shake lightly. Jiggle the handle to open it.

Jigsawed – Cut into pieces. The wood was jigsawed.

Jingle – A short song. The ad had a catchy jingle.

Jingly – Making a ringing sound. Her bracelet sounded jingly.

Jinx – A bad luck charm. He thought the day was a jinx.

Jitterbug – A lively dance. They danced the jitterbug.

Jobholder – A person with a job. She is a jobholder now.

Jobhunt – Looking for work. He is on a jobhunt.

Jock – A sporty person. The jock played football.

Jocularly – In a joking way. He spoke jocularly.

Jog – To run slowly. I jog every morning.

Joggernaut – A strong force. The team was a joggernaut.

Joinery – Wood joining work. The joinery was neat.

Jointed – Having joints. The toy snake is jointed.

Joking – Saying something funny. He was only joking.

Jollify – To make happy. The clown jollified the kids.

Jolly – Very happy. We had a jolly time.

Jostling – Pushing roughly. There was jostling in the crowd.

Journal – A daily diary. She wrote in her journal.

Journey – A long trip. The journey was exciting.

Jovially – In a friendly way. He greeted us jovially.

ovian – Related to the planet Jupiter. Scientists study Jovian planets.

Joyance – A feeling of joy. Her face showed joyance.

Joyousness – Great happiness. The room was filled with joyousness.

Joypop – A sweet candy on a stick. He bought a joypop.

Joystick – A game control stick. He moved the joystick carefully.

Jubilance – A feeling of great joy. The crowd shouted with jubilance.

Judged – Formed an opinion. The teacher judged the contest.

Judgment – A decision made after thinking. The judge gave his judgment.

Judgely – In a thoughtful way. She spoke judgely.

Judicature – The system of judges. The judicature ensures fairness.

Jugful – As much as a jug holds. She poured a jugful of milk.

Juggernaut – A powerful force. The team became a juggernaut.

Juggler – A person who tosses objects. The juggler entertained us.

Juggling – Throwing and catching objects. He is good at juggling.

Jugular – Related to the neck vein. The doctor checked the jugular vein.

Juiciness – Full of juice. The juiciness of the orange was nice.

Juicily – In a juicy way. The burger was cooked juicily.

Juicyfruit – A sweet fruit. The juicyfruit tasted fresh.

Julienne – Cut into thin strips. She julienne the carrots.

Jumbleup – To mix together. Do not jumbleup your toys.

Jumper – A person who jumps. The high jumper won.

Jumpiness – Nervous feeling. He felt jumpiness before speaking.

Jumpstart – To start quickly. The mechanic jumpstart the car.

Junco – A small bird. The junco sat on the tree.

Jungle – A thick forest. Tigers live in the jungle.

Junglelike – Like a jungle. The garden looked junglelike.

Junkie – A person who likes something a lot. He is a comic junkie.

Junkmail – Unwanted mail. I deleted the junkmail.

Junkshop – A shop selling old items. The junkshop had antiques.

Junta – A group ruling a country. The junta made new rules.

Jurisdiction – Legal authority area. The case is under city jurisdiction.

Jurisprudence – Study of law. He reads about jurisprudence.

Jurorless – Without jurors. The trial was jurorless.

Just – Fair and right. Be just to everyone.

Justiceful – Full of fairness. The king was justiceful.

Justifiable – Can be explained. His action was justifiable.

Justifiably – With good reason. She was justifiably upset.

Justnessful – Showing fairness. Her justnessful act helped others.

Juvenility – State of being young. His juvenility was clear.

Juvenilely – In a young way. He behaved juvenilely.

Juvenescence – Growing young again. The plant showed juvenescence.

Juxtaposed – Placed side by side. The photos were juxtaposed.

Juxtaposing – Placing together for contrast. She is juxtaposing ideas.

Jade – A green stone. The jade necklace shone.

Jadegreen – Green color like jade. She wore jadegreen shoes.

Jagged – Having sharp edges. The rock is jagged.

Jaggedness – Rough sharp shape. The jaggedness cut my hand.

Jail – A place for prisoners. The thief went to jail.

Jailer – A person who guards prisoners. The jailer locked the cell.

Jam – A sweet fruit spread. I ate bread with jam.

Jambalaya – A spicy rice dish. We ate jambalaya for dinner.

Jamboard – A sticky board for notes. She wrote on the jamboard.

Jammed – Stuck tightly. The door was jammed.

Jamming – Playing music together. They are jamming in the garage.

Jammy – Lucky person. He felt jammy today.

Janitorial – Related to cleaning work. She does janitorial duties.

Jape – A joke or trick. It was just a jape.

Jarring – Harsh or shocking. The loud noise was jarring.

Jasmine – A sweet-smelling flower. The jasmine smells lovely.

Jaundiced – Slightly yellow or bitter. He gave a jaundiced look.

Jaunty – Cheerful and lively. He wore a jaunty cap.

Javelina – A wild pig-like animal. The javelina ran fast.

Jawbreaker – A very hard candy. The jawbreaker lasted long.

Jawless – Without jaws. Some fish are jawless.

Jay – A bright bird. The jay sat on a branch.

Jazz – A style of music. He listens to jazz.

Jazzman – A jazz musician. The jazzman played trumpet.

Jazzy – Bright and colorful. She wore a jazzy shirt.

Jeans – Denim pants. I wore blue jeans.

Jeep – A strong small vehicle. The jeep climbed the hill.

Jell – To become firm. The pudding will jell soon.

Jelly – A soft sweet food. I like strawberry jelly.

Jellybean – A small candy. She ate a jellybean.

Jellyfish – A sea animal. The jellyfish floated in water.

Jellylike – Soft and wobbly. The dessert was jellylike.

Jerboa – A small jumping desert animal. The jerboa hopped away.

Jerky – Moving suddenly. The bus made jerky stops.

Jersey – A sports shirt. He wore a red jersey.

Jest – A joke. He made a funny jest.

Jester – A person who tells jokes. The jester made the king laugh.

Jet – A fast airplane. The jet flew high.

Jetblack – Very dark black. She has jetblack hair.

Jetski – A small water vehicle. He rode a jetski.

Jetway – A walkway to a plane. We walked through the jetway.

Jewel – A precious stone. The jewel sparkled brightly.

Jewelry – Decorative items like rings. She bought jewelry.

Jibberish – Silly or unclear talk. He spoke in jibberish.

Jiffy – A very short time. I will be back in a jiffy.

Jig – A lively dance. They danced a jig.

Jigsaw – A puzzle game. I completed the jigsaw.

Jill – A female name. Jill loves reading books.

Jilt – To leave someone suddenly. He felt sad when she jilt him.

Jingle – A short catchy song. The ad had a nice jingle.

Jitter – Nervous shaking. She had exam jitters.

Job – Work you do. My mother has a job.

Jobless – Without work. He was jobless for a month.

Jockey – A horse rider. The jockey won the race.

Jog – To run slowly. I jog every evening.

Join – To connect together. Join the two papers.

Joint – A place where two parts meet. My knee is a joint.

Joke – Something funny. He told a joke.

Joker – A funny person. He is the class joker.

Jolly – Very happy. We had a jolly trip.

Jolt – A sudden shock. The car gave a jolt.

Journal – A diary book. She writes in her journal.

Journey – A trip from one place to another. The journey was long.

Joy – A feeling of happiness. She cried with joy.

Joyful – Full of happiness. It was a joyful day.

Joystick – A game controller. He held the joystick tightly.

Jubilant – Very happy. The team was jubilant after winning.

Judge – A person who decides in court. The judge listened carefully.

Judgment – A decision. The judgment was fair.

Juice – Liquid from fruits. I drank orange juice.

Juicy – Full of juice. The apple is juicy.

July – The seventh month. School starts in July.

Jump – To push yourself up. The frog can jump high.

Jumper – A person who jumps. The jumper cleared the bar.

Jumping – Act of leaping. The rabbit is jumping.

Junction – A place where roads meet. Stop at the junction.

June – The sixth month. Summer begins in June.

Junior – Younger person. He is my junior in school.

Junk – Useless old things. Throw away the junk.

Jungle – A thick forest. Lions live in the jungle.

Junkyard – Place with old metal. The junkyard was full of cars.

Juror – A member of a jury. The juror heard the case.

Jury – Group that decides in court. The jury gave a verdict.

Justice – Fair treatment. Everyone deserves justice.

Just – Fair and honest. Be just to others.

Justify – To explain a reason. Can you justify your answer?

Juvenile – A young person. The juvenile played outside.

Juxtapose – To place side by side. The artist juxtapose colors.

Javelin – A long spear used in sports. He threw the javelin far.

Jaw – The lower part of the face. He hurt his jaw.

Jawbone – The bone of the jaw. The jawbone was strong.

Jawline – The shape of the jaw. She has a sharp jawline.

Jaywalk – To cross road wrongly. Do not jaywalk.

Jealous – Wanting what others have. She felt jealous.

Jealousy – Feeling of envy. Jealousy can hurt friendships.

Jellyroll – A rolled cake. She baked a jellyroll.

Jetlag – Tired feeling after travel. He had jetlag.

Jewelbox – A box for jewels. She opened her jewelbox.

Jigsawed – Cut into pieces. The wood was jigsawed.

Jittery – Nervous and shaky. He felt jittery.

Jockeying – Competing for position. The racers were jockeying.

Jogger – A person who jogs. The jogger ran daily.

Jolliness – Cheerful feeling. Her jolliness spread smiles.

Jostle – To push roughly. Do not jostle others.

Journalism – News writing work. She studies journalism.

Joyride – A fun ride. They went for a joyride.

Jingo: Loud patriot. The jingo shouted proudly about his country.

Jinglebell: Bell sound. The jinglebell rang on the door.

Jinxed: Unlucky. He felt jinxed after losing the game.

Jitterbug: Dance style. They danced the jitterbug at the party.

Jobholder: Person with job. The jobholder works in the office.

Jobhunt: Looking for job. She started a jobhunt after college.

Jobsite: Work place. The workers arrived at the jobsite early.

Jocose: Playful. His jocose comment made everyone laugh.

Jogging: Running slowly. Jogging keeps the body healthy.

Jogtrot: Slow run. The horse moved in a jogtrot.

Johnnycake: Small cake. She baked a warm johnnycake.

Joiner: One who joins. The joiner fixed the wooden table.

Jointed: Having joints. The toy snake is jointed.

Jointly: Together. They worked jointly on the project.

Jokeable: Can joke about. That topic is jokeable among friends.

Jokester: Funny person. The jokester made the class laugh.

Jolted: Shaken suddenly. The car jolted on the rough road.

Jolting: Sudden shake. The bus ride was jolting.

Jostle: Push roughly. People jostle in a crowded bus.

Jotter: Small notebook. I wrote notes in my jotter.

Journalize: Write in journal. She likes to journalize her day.

Journalist: News writer. The journalist reported the story.

Journeyer: Traveler. The journeyer walked across towns.

Jovial: Cheerful. He had a jovial smile.

Jovially: Happily. She greeted us jovially.

Joyless: Without joy. The empty room felt joyless.

Joyous: Very happy. The children were joyous at the party.

Joyously: Happily. They celebrated joyously.

Joyfulness: Happiness. Her face showed joyfulness.

Jubilantly: Happily celebrating. The fans shouted jubilantly.

Judgeable: Can judge. The case is judgeable in court.

Judicious: Wise decision. She made a judicious choice.

Judo: Fighting sport. He practices judo every day.

Juggled: Threw and caught. The clown juggled three balls.

Jugglery: Trick juggling. His jugglery amazed the crowd.

Jughead: Silly person. The boys called him a jughead.

Juicemaker: Makes juice. The juicemaker squeezed oranges.

Juicyfruit: Fruit full juice. The mango is a juicyfruit.

Jukebox: Music machine. The diner had a jukebox.

July: Seventh month. My birthday is in July.

Jumbojet: Large airplane. The jumbojet flew across the ocean.

Jumpable: Can jump. The wall is jumpable for the athlete.

Jumpingjack: Jumping toy. The child played with a jumpingjack.

Jumpiness: Nervousness. His jumpiness showed before the exam.

Jumpstart: Quick start. The car needed a jumpstart.

Jumpseat: Extra seat. The pilot sat on the jumpseat.

Junction: Meeting point. Wait for me at the junction.

June: Sixth month. Summer begins in June.

Jungleland: Jungle area. Tigers live in jungleland.

Jungly: Like jungle. The forest looked jungly.

Juniorhigh: Middle school. She studies in juniorhigh.

Junkfood: Unhealthy food. Eating too much junkfood is bad.

Junkie: Addicted person. The junkie could not stop the habit.

Junkmail: Unwanted mail. I deleted the junkmail.

Junkshop: Shop of old goods. We visited a junkshop.

Juridical: Law related. The case has juridical importance.

Jurisdiction: Legal area. The court has jurisdiction here.

Jurist: Law expert. The jurist explained the rule.

Jurybox: Jury seating. The jurors sat in the jurybox.

Justifiable: Can be justified. His action was justifiable.

Justified: Explained. The teacher justified her decision.

Justifier: Person who explains. He acted as a justifier.

Justly: Fairly. The judge ruled justly.

Juvenile: Young person. The juvenile played in the park.

Juvenilehood: Childhood. Memories of juvenilehood are sweet.

Juxtapose: Place side by side. The artist will juxtapose colors.

Jaguar: Wild animal. A jaguar ran in the forest.

Jalebi: Sweet snack. I ate hot jalebi.

Jaggery: Brown sugar. Tea tastes good with jaggery.

Jamb: Door side post. The hinge is on the jamb.

Jambalaya: Rice dish. They cooked jambalaya for dinner.

Jammy: Lucky. He felt jammy after winning.

Jargon: Special words. Scientists use technical jargon.

Jarful: Full jar. She carried a jarful of honey.

Jarred: Shaken. The loud noise jarred him.

Jaunty: Cheerful style. He walked with a jaunty step.

Jazzman: Jazz player. The jazzman played the saxophone.

Jazzer: Jazz musician. The jazzer performed on stage.

Jeerful: Full of jeers. The crowd became jeerful.

Jellybean: Small candy. The jar had colorful jellybeans.

Jellyroll: Sweet roll. She served a jellyroll dessert.

Jellylike: Like jelly. The pudding felt jellylike.

Jeopardy: Danger. His mistake put him in jeopardy.

Jerboa: Small desert animal. The jerboa jumped in the sand.

Jerk: Sudden pull. The rope gave a jerk.

Jerky: Moving roughly. The truck had a jerky motion.

Jersey: Sports shirt. The player wore a red jersey.

Jestful: Full of jokes. The party felt jestful.

Jesting: Playful teasing. He spoke in jesting tone.

Jesterlike: Like a jester. His jesterlike act made people laugh.

Jetblack: Very black. Her hair was jetblack.

Jetliner: Passenger jet. The jetliner landed safely.

Jettison: Throw away. The ship had to jettison cargo.

Jewel case: Box for jewels. She opened the jewel case.

Jewelry: Ornaments. She wore gold jewelry.

Jewelled: Decorated. The crown was jewelled.

Jibboom: Sail pole. The sailor checked the jibboom.

Jiffybag: Small packet. The book came in a jiffybag.

Jiggle: Shake gently. The bowl began to jiggle.

Jiggly: Shaky. The jelly looked jiggly.

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