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Topic: Culture

jejune

IPA: /dʒɪˈdʒuːn/

KK: /dʒɪˈdʒun/

adjective

Definition: Not interesting or lacking in maturity; dull and childish.

Example: The movie was so jejune that I fell asleep halfway through.

jellaba

IPA: //dʒɛˈlɑːbə//

KK: /dʒɛlɑːbə/

noun

Definition: A long, loose-fitting garment with a hood, traditionally worn in North Africa, especially in Morocco.

Example: He wore a colorful jellaba to the festival, which kept him warm in the evening.

jeon

IPA: /dʒʌn/

KK: /dʒʌn/

noun

Definition: A type of Korean food that is a fried pancake filled with various ingredients.

Example: I ordered a delicious seafood jeon for dinner.

jeremiad

IPA: /ˌdʒɛrəˈmaɪəd/

KK: /ˈdʒɛrəˌmaɪəd/

noun

Definition: A type of speech or writing that expresses deep sadness or complaints about something, often predicting bad outcomes.

Example: The politician's jeremiad warned of the dangers facing the community if changes were not made.

jessant

IPA: /ˈdʒɛsənt/

KK: /ˈdʒɛsənt/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is springing up or emerging, often used in relation to plants or animals.

Example: The jessant flowers added vibrant colors to the garden as they emerged in spring.

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.

jester

IPA: /ˈdʒɛstər/

KK: /ˈdʒɛstər/

noun

Definition: A person who makes jokes and entertains others, often in a historical context, such as at royal courts.

Example: The jester entertained the king and his guests with clever jokes and funny antics.

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.

jewellike

IPA: /ˈdʒuːəlaɪk/

KK: /ˈdʒuːəlaɪk/

adjective

Definition: Having qualities or characteristics that are similar to a jewel, such as being shiny, beautiful, or valuable.

Example: The necklace had a jewellike sparkle that caught everyone's attention.

jezail

IPA: /dʒɪˈzeɪl/

KK: /dʒɪˈzeɪl/

noun

Definition: A type of long gun, specifically a matchlock or flintlock musket, that is typically used in Afghanistan and is fired from a support or rest.

Example: The soldier carefully aimed his jezail from the rocky outcrop.

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