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Exam: TOEFL

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.

jobname

IPA: /ˈdʒɒbneɪm/

KK: /dʒɑbneɪm/

noun

Definition: A name given to a job in a computer system, used to identify it during processing.

Example: The jobname must be unique to avoid conflicts in the system.

jockey

IPA: /ˈdʒɒki/

KK: /ˈdʒɑki/

intransitive verb

Definition: To ride a horse in a race or to use clever tactics to gain an advantage in a situation.

Example: He decided to jockey for a better position in the competition.

noun

Definition: A person who rides horses in races, usually as a job, or someone who operates a specific vehicle or machine.

Example: The jockey skillfully guided the horse to victory in the race.

transitive verb

Definition: To skillfully maneuver or manage something, often in a clever or tricky way.

Example: He had to jockey the car into the tight parking space.

jocose

IPA: /dʒəʊˈkoʊs/

KK: /dʒoʊˈkoʊs/

adjective

Definition: This word describes someone who is funny and likes to joke around.

Example: His jocose nature made everyone laugh at the party.

jocosely

IPA: /dʒəˈkoʊsli/

KK: /dʒoʊˈkoʊsli/

adverb

Definition: In a cheerful or playful way, often with humor.

Example: She jocosely teased her friend about his new haircut.

jocular

IPA: /ˈdʒɒkjʊlə/

KK: /ˈdʒɑk.jə.lɚ/

adjective

Definition: Describing someone who likes to joke or be playful, often making others laugh.

Example: His jocular personality made him the life of the party.

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