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Exam: IELTS

jollity

IPA: /ˈdʒɒlɪti/

KK: /ˈdʒɑːləti/

noun

Definition: A state of being cheerful and full of fun, often seen in celebrations or gatherings.

Example: The jollity of the holiday party made everyone feel happy and relaxed.

jolly

IPA: /ˈdʒɒli/

KK: /ˈdʒɑli/

adjective

Definition: Showing happiness and cheerfulness; full of joy and good humor.

Example: The children had a jolly time at the party, laughing and playing games.

adverb

Definition: To a great extent or degree; extremely.

Example: She was jolly pleased with her exam results.

intransitive verb

Definition: To have fun and enjoy oneself, often in a cheerful or lively manner.

Example: They jolly around the park, laughing and playing games.

noun

Definition: A fun or festive time, often associated with enjoyment and celebration.

Example: We had a jolly at the park with friends and family.

jolt

IPA: /dʒoʊlt/

KK: /dʒolt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To move suddenly and sharply, often causing a sudden movement or shock.

Example: The car jolted as it hit the pothole.

noun

Definition: A sudden and strong movement or feeling, often caused by a shock or a quick action.

Example: The car hit a bump and gave us a jolt.

transitive verb

Definition: To cause someone or something to move suddenly and sharply, often in a way that is surprising or shocking.

Example: The sudden noise jolted me awake in the middle of the night.

jostle

IPA: /ˈdʒɒsəl/

KK: /ˈdʒɑsəl/

intransitive verb

Definition: To move or push against someone or something while trying to get through a crowd or a tight space.

Example: As the train arrived, passengers began to jostle each other to get on first.

noun

Definition: A rough push or shove, often occurring when people are close together.

Example: There was a jostle in the crowd as everyone tried to get closer to the stage.

transitive verb

Definition: To push or bump against someone or something while moving, often in a rough or crowded situation.

Example: I had to jostle my way through the crowd to get to the front of the stage.

jostling

IPA: /ˈdʒɒs.lɪŋ/

KK: /ˈdʒɑːsəlɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A push or shove, often in a crowd, where people bump into each other.

Example: The jostling in the crowd made it hard to move forward.

verb

Definition: To push or bump against someone or something in a crowd, often in a rough or energetic way.

Example: The children were jostling each other as they tried to get to the front of the line.

jot

IPA: /dʒɒt/

KK: /dʒɑt/

noun

Definition: A very small amount or a tiny piece of something.

Example: He only had a jot of doubt about the decision.

transitive verb

Definition: To write something quickly and briefly, often in a casual way.

Example: I need to jot down my thoughts before I forget them.

jotting

IPA: /ˈdʒɒtɪŋ/

KK: /ˈdʒɑtɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A short written note or reminder, often made quickly.

Example: She made a jotting on her notepad to remember the meeting time.

joule

IPA: /dʒuːl/

KK: /dʒul/

noun

Definition: A unit of measurement for energy or work, defined as the amount of energy transferred when a force of one newton moves an object one meter.

Example: The light bulb uses about 60 joules of energy per second.

journal

IPA: /ˈdʒɜːrnəl/

KK: /ˈdʒɜrnəl/

noun

Definition: A book or publication that contains articles, stories, or personal reflections, often released regularly.

Example: She writes in her journal every night before bed.

journalese

IPA: /ˈdʒɜrnəˌliːz/

KK: /ˈdʒɜrnəˌliz/

noun

Definition: A type of writing that is typical in newspapers and magazines, often using overused phrases and sensational ideas.

Example: The article was criticized for its use of journalese, filled with clichés and dramatic language.

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