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jabverbstrike or punch with quick and short blowsApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
jabberverbtalk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory mannerUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
jackverblift with a special deviceUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
jack offverbMWEto masturbateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
jack upverbMWElift with a special deviceApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
jacketverbto provide with a thermally non-conducting coverUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
jackhammerverbto use a jackhammer or behave in a way similar to a jackhammerApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
jackknifeverbdive into the water bending the body at the waist at a right angle, like a jackknifeApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
jacklightverbto hunt with a jacklightApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
jackrabbitverbto go forward or start with a fast, sudden movementUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
jactitateverbto move or stir about violentlyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
jadeverbexhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stressUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
jagverbcut teeth intoUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
jailverbto confine lawfully, in or as in a jailApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
jailbreakverbto free a phone from a particular service carrier through the use of softwareApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
jamverbinterfere with or prevent the reception of signalsUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
jampackverbto crowd or pack to capacityApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
jangleverbmake a sound typical of metallic objectsUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
japanverbto coat with a lacquer, as done in JapanUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
jarverbmove or cause to move with a sudden jerky motionUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
jar againstverbMWEto collide violently with an obstacleUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
jaundiceverbaffect with, or as if with, jaundiceUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
jauntverbto make a trip for pleasureUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
jawverbtalk socially without exchanging too much informationUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
jawboneverbtalk idly or casually and in a friendly wayApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
jaywalkverbto cross the road at a red light or otherwise unlawfullyApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
jazzverbplay something in the style of jazzUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
jazz aroundverbMWEto wander aimlessly in search of pleasureApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
jazz upverbMWEto make more interesting or livelyApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
jeerverblaugh at with contempt and derisionUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
jellverbto become gelatinousUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
jellifyverbto make into jellyApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
jellyverbmake into jellyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
jemmyverbto move or force, especially in an effort to get something openApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
jeopardiseverbpose a threat toEvaluateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
jeopardizeverbpose a threat toEvaluateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
jerkverbjump vertically, with legs stiff and back archedUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
jerk offverbMWEto masturbateRememberUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
jestverbact in a funny or teasing wayUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
jest atverbMWEto subject to laughter or ridiculeUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
jetverbfly a jet planeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
jettisonverbto throw away something causing an unnecessary encumbranceApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
jewelverbadorn or decorate with precious stonesUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
jibverbshift from one side of the ship to the otherUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
jibeverbto move the stern of a sailing vessel across the wind, causing the boom to sweep from one side of the boat to the otherUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
jigverbdance a quick dance with leaping and kicking motionsUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
jiggleverbto move to and froApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
jiltverbto cast aside capriciously or unfeelinglyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
jimmyverbto move or force, especially in an effort to get something openApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
jingle-jangleverbto make a sound typical of metallic objectsUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
jinxverbcast a spell over someone or somethingUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
jitterbugverbto dance the jitterbugApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
jiveverbto dance to jive musicUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
jobverbprofit privately from public office and official businessUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
jockeyverbto ride a racehorse as a professional jockeyApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
jogverbeven up the edges of a stack of paper, in printingApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
joggleverbfasten or join with a joggleUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
joinverbbring together or connect separate elements into oneApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
join battleverbMWEto engage in a conflictApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
join forcesverbMWEto work together on a common enterprise of projectApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
jointverbseparate (meat) at the jointUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
jokeverbto act in a funny or teasing wayUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
jollifyverbto celebrate noisily, often indulging in drinkingUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
jollyverbto be silly or tease one anotherUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
jolly alongverbMWEto cause somebody to feel happier or more cheerful as by flatteryApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
jolly upverbMWEto cause someone or something to be happier or more cheerfulApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
joltverbmove or cause to move with a sudden jerky motionUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
joshverbto be silly or tease one anotherUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
jostleverbmake one's way by jostling, pushing, or shovingUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
jotverbwrite briefly or hurriedlyRememberUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
jot downverbMWEto write briefly or hurriedlyRememberUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
jounceverbto move up and down repeatedlyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
journalverbrecord thoughts, observations, or reflections in written formUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
journeyverbundertake a journey or tripUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
joustverbto joust against somebody in a tournament by fighting on horsebackApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
joyverbfeel happiness or joyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
joyrideverbto ride in a car solely for pleasureApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
jubilateverbto express great joy or excitementUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
judderverbto shake or vibrate rapidly and intensivelyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
judgeverbform an opinion or conclusion based on careful evaluation of evidenceEvaluateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
jugverblock up or confine, in or as in a jailUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
juggleverbthrow, catch, and keep in the air several things simultaneouslyApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
juice upverbMWEto make more interesting or livelyApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
jumbleverbbe all mixed up or jumbled togetherApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
jumpverbstart (a car engine whose battery is dead) by connecting it to another car's batteryUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
jump for joyverbMWEto feel extreme happiness or elationUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
jump offverbMWEto set off quickly, usually with successRememberUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
jump outverbMWEto be highly noticeableUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
jumpstartverbstart (a car engine whose battery is dead) by connecting it to another car's batteryApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
junkverbdispose of (something useless or old)ApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
junketverbprovide a feast or banquet forUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
justifyverbprovide reasons, evidence, or arguments to support a decision or conclusionEvaluateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
jutverbextend out or project in spaceUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
jut outverbMWEto extend out or project in spaceUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
juxtaposeverbto place side by sideAnalyzeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
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