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Exam: IELTS

jeopardy

IPA: /ˈdʒɛpərdi/

KK: /ˈdʒɛpərdi/

noun

Definition: The possibility of suffering harm, loss, or danger.

Example: The hikers were in jeopardy when the storm hit suddenly.

jerk

IPA: /dʒɜːrk/

KK: /dʒɜrk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a style of cooking meat that is seasoned and often wrapped in leaves, typically associated with Caribbean cuisine.

Example: We enjoyed delicious jerk chicken at the festival.

intransitive verb

Definition: To move suddenly and quickly, often in a way that is unexpected or abrupt.

Example: The dog jerked its head when it heard a loud noise.

noun

Definition: A foolish, rude, or contemptible person; someone who behaves in a mean or annoying way.

Example: Don't be such a jerk; it's not nice to treat people that way.

transitive verb

Definition: To give a sudden, quick movement or force to something, often in a sharp or abrupt manner.

Example: He jerked the rope to get the attention of his friend.

jerky

IPA: /ˈdʒɜːr.ki/

KK: /ˈdʒɜrki/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that moves in a sudden, uneven way or has abrupt changes.

Example: The car took a jerky turn as it navigated the sharp corner.

noun

Definition: A type of dried meat that has been cured and seasoned, often eaten as a snack.

Example: I packed some beef jerky for our hiking trip.

jersey

IPA: //ˈdʒɜr.zi//

KK: /ˈdʒɜrzi/

noun

Definition: A type of close-fitting shirt or sweater made from a soft knitted fabric, often worn for sports or casual occasions.

Example: He wore a blue jersey while playing soccer with his friends.

jest

IPA: /dʒɛst/

KK: /dʒɛst/

intransitive verb

Definition: To speak or act in a playful or humorous way, often making jokes or witty remarks.

Example: He likes to jest with his friends during lunch.

noun

Definition: A playful or humorous remark or act, often made in a light-hearted way.

Example: He made a jest about the weather to lighten the mood at the party.

transitive verb

Definition: To make fun of someone or something in a playful or mocking way.

Example: He likes to jest about his friends' silly habits.

jestful

IPA: /ˈdʒɛstfəl/

KK: /ˈdʒɛstfəl/

adjective

Definition: Someone who enjoys making jokes and being playful.

Example: His jestful nature made every gathering more enjoyable.

jesting

IPA: /ˈdʒɛstɪŋ/

KK: /ˈdʒɛstɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or characterized by joking or playful humor, often in a light-hearted or mocking way.

Example: His jesting remarks made everyone laugh during the meeting.

noun

Definition: The act of making jokes or playful remarks, often in a teasing or mocking way.

Example: His jesting during the meeting lightened the mood and made everyone laugh.

verb

Definition: To make jokes or act in a playful or humorous way.

Example: He was jesting with his friends at the party, making everyone laugh.

jet

IPA: /dʒɛt/

KK: /dʒɛt/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is very dark black, similar to the color of a type of coal.

Example: She wore a beautiful jet dress to the party.

intransitive verb

Definition: To move or travel quickly, often in a straight line or with great speed.

Example: The athlete jetted across the finish line, winning the race.

noun

Definition: A type of coal that is very dark and shiny, often used in making jewelry, or a fast-moving stream of liquid or gas that comes out of a small opening.

Example: The necklace was made of beautiful jet that sparkled in the light.

transitive verb

Definition: To forcefully send or propel something outwards, often in a stream or spray, usually under pressure.

Example: The engineer designed the machine to jet water at high speed for cleaning purposes.

jetlag

IPA: //ˈdʒɛt.læɡ//

KK: /ˈdʒɛtˌlæɡ/

noun

Definition: A condition that occurs when a person travels across multiple time zones, causing fatigue and disorientation due to the body's internal clock being out of sync with the local time.

Example: After flying from New York to Tokyo, I experienced severe jetlag and struggled to stay awake during the day.

jetliner

IPA: //ˈdʒɛtˌlaɪnər//

KK: /ˈdʒɛtˌlaɪnər/

noun

Definition: A large airplane designed to carry passengers over long distances, powered by jet engines.

Example: The new jetliner can accommodate over 300 passengers comfortably.

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