Exam: TOEFL

Definition: A situation where someone is put in prison or jail as a punishment for a crime.

Example: The jailing of the protestors sparked a national debate about freedom of speech.

Definition: To put someone in prison or to confine them in a jail.

Example: The judge decided on jailing the suspect until the trial.

Definition: A person who is responsible for overseeing and managing a jail or prison, ensuring the safety and security of inmates.

Example: The jailor checked the cells regularly to ensure that all inmates were safe and accounted for.

Definition: To become stuck or unable to move, often due to being pressed tightly against something.

Example: The printer jammed while I was trying to print my report.

Definition: A situation where things are stuck together or crowded in a small space, often causing a blockage, or a sweet spread made from fruit and sugar.

Example: We were stuck in a traffic jam for over an hour.

Definition: To block or obstruct something, making it unable to move or function properly.

Example: He tried to jam the door shut to keep it from opening.

Definition: The act of blocking or interfering with something, often used in the context of communication or music.

Example: The radio experienced jamming, making it difficult to hear the broadcast clearly.

Definition: To block or obstruct something, often by forcing it into a tight space or by causing it to become stuck.

Example: The kids were jamming the door with a chair to keep it closed.

Definition: A person responsible for cleaning and maintaining a building, such as an office or apartment, and making minor repairs.

Example: The janitor cleaned the floors and took out the trash every evening.

Definition: To use specialized language or terms that are specific to a particular group or profession, often making it difficult for outsiders to understand.

Example: During the meeting, he began to jargon, leaving many of us confused about what he meant.

Definition: A type of language that is specific to a particular group, profession, or field, often difficult for outsiders to understand.

Example: The report was filled with jargon that made it hard for the general public to understand.

Definition: A type of confused or nonsensical speech, often filled with specialized terms that are difficult for others to understand.

Example: The meeting was filled with jargoning that left many participants confused.

Definition: Describing language or expressions that are specific to a particular group or profession, often making it difficult for outsiders to understand.

Example: The report was filled with jargonistic terms that confused the general audience.

Definition: To speak or write using specialized language that is difficult for others to understand.

Example: During the meeting, he tended to jargonize, making it hard for newcomers to follow the discussion.

Definition: To express something using specialized language that is difficult for others to understand.

Example: The technical report was jargonized, making it hard for the general public to comprehend.

Definition: Describing language or terms that are specific to a particular group and often hard for others to understand.

Example: The report was filled with jargony phrases that confused the readers.