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Exam: IELTS

jingoist

IPA: /ˈdʒɪŋɡəʊɪst/

KK: /ˈdʒɪŋɡəʊɪst/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a strong and aggressive support for one's country, often favoring military action and a hostile attitude towards other nations.

Example: The jingoist rhetoric in the speech stirred up national pride but also raised concerns about potential conflicts.

jingoistic

IPA: //dʒɪŋɡoʊˈɪstɪk//

KK: /dʒɪŋɡoʊˈɪstɪk/

adjective

Definition: Having an extreme or excessive pride in one's country, often leading to aggressive or warlike attitudes towards other nations.

Example: The politician's jingoistic remarks stirred up strong feelings among the crowd.

jingoistically

IPA: /dʒɪŋɡəʊˈɪstɪkli/

KK: /dʒɪŋɡəˈwɪstɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows extreme patriotism, often favoring aggressive or warlike policies.

Example: The politician spoke jingoistically, urging the country to take a strong military stance.

jitter

IPA: /ˈdʒɪtə/

KK: /ˈdʒɪtər/

intransitive verb

Definition: To make small, quick movements or to feel nervous and restless.

Example: She started to jitter when she heard her name called for the audition.

noun

Definition: A sudden, small movement or feeling of nervousness, often causing shaking or trembling.

Example: She felt a jitter of excitement before going on stage.

jitteriness

IPA: /ˈdʒɪtərɪnəs/

KK: /ˈdʒɪtərɪnəs/

noun

Definition: The condition of feeling nervous or anxious, often resulting in shaky movements or restlessness.

Example: After drinking too much coffee, I experienced a lot of jitteriness and couldn't sit still.

jittery

IPA: /ˈdʒɪtəri/

KK: /ˈdʒɪtəri/

adjective

Definition: Feeling nervous or anxious, often resulting in shaky or restless movements.

Example: After drinking too much coffee, I felt jittery and couldn't sit still.

job

IPA: /dʒɒb/

KK: /dʒɑb/

adjective

Definition: Relating to work or employment, often used to describe something that is done as part of a job or for a specific service.

Example: She found a job opportunity that was perfect for her skills.

intransitive verb

Definition: To perform work, especially in a casual or temporary manner, often involving various small tasks or projects.

Example: He decided to job for a few weeks while looking for a full-time position.

noun

Definition: A position or role where a person works to earn money, or a specific task that needs to be completed.

Example: She found a new job as a teacher in the local school.

transitive verb

Definition: To arrange for work to be done by others, often in parts or sections.

Example: The contractor decided to job out the plumbing work to a specialist.

jobholder

IPA: /ˈdʒɒbˌhoʊldər/

KK: /ˈdʒɑbˌhoʊldər/

noun

Definition: A person who is employed and holds a specific job position.

Example: The jobholder was recognized for their outstanding performance at work.

jobless

IPA: /ˈdʒɒb.ləs/

KK: /ˈdʒɑːbləs/

adjective

Definition: Not having a job or employment.

Example: After the company downsized, many employees found themselves jobless.

noun

Definition: People who do not have a job and are looking for work.

Example: The jobless rate has increased due to the economic downturn.

joblessness

IPA: /ˈdʒɒb.ləs.nəs/

KK: /ˈdʒɑb.ləs.nəs/

noun

Definition: The condition of not having a job or being unemployed.

Example: Joblessness can lead to financial difficulties for many families.

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