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51 words

1. [**jacinth**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/judaism/w/jacinth.md) noun A reddish-orange precious stone.
2. [**jackal**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/judaism/w/jackal.md) noun (a jackal, jackals) A jackal is a wild animal like a small, thin dog that lives in Africa and Asia and eats small animals and leftovers from other hunters.
3. [**jacob**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/judaism/w/jacob.md) noun (Jacob; a proper noun, a first name) 1) A boy's or man's first name. 2) In the Bible, Jacob is the son of Isaac and the father of twelve sons, including Joseph.
4. [**jam**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/judaism/w/jam.md) noun (jam, jams); verb (jam, jams, jammed, jamming) Jam is a sweet food made from fruit and sugar that you spread on bread.
5. [**jamb**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/judaism/w/jamb.md) noun (jambs) The side post of a door or window frame.
6. [**january**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/judaism/w/january.md) proper noun (January — always with a capital J) 1) January is the first month of the year, with 31 days, between December and February.
7. [**jar**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/judaism/w/jar.md) noun (jar, jars); verb (jar, jars, jarred, jarring — to shake or give a shock) A jar is a glass or plastic container with a wide top and a lid, for keeping food like jam or honey.
8. [**jargon**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/judaism/w/jargon.md) noun (uncountable) Special words used by a particular group, such as doctors, lawyers or computer experts, that are hard for others to understand.
9. [**jasper**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/judaism/w/jasper.md) noun (jasper, uncountable; a jasper); proper noun (Jasper — a boy's name) Jasper is a hard stone, usually red, yellow, brown or green, often with patterns, polished to make jewellery and ornaments.
10. [**javan**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/judaism/w/javan.md) noun A name in the Torah: a son of Japheth and a grandson of Noah.
11. [**javelin**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/judaism/w/javelin.md) noun (javelins) A long, light spear, thrown in sport or in hunting.
12. [**jaw**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/judaism/w/jaw.md) noun (a jaw, jaws); verb (jaw, jaws, jawed, jawing — informal, rare: to talk a lot) One of the two bones at the bottom of the face that hold the teeth; the lower jaw moves when you eat or speak.
13. [**jawbone**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/judaism/w/jawbone.md) noun The bone of the jaw, especially the lower jaw.
14. [**jealous**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/judaism/w/jealous.md) adjective (jealous, more jealous, most jealous) Unhappy or upset because someone has something you want, such as a toy, success or attention.
15. [**jealousy**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/judaism/w/jealousy.md) noun (jealousy, jealousies) Jealousy is the unhappy, angry feeling of wanting what someone else has.
16. [**jeopardy**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/judaism/w/jeopardy.md) noun Danger, the risk of harm or loss.
17. [**jeroboam**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/judaism/w/jeroboam.md) proper noun The name of two kings of the northern kingdom of Israel.
18. [**jest**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/judaism/w/jest.md) noun (a jest, jests); verb (jest, jests, jested, jesting) 1) (old or formal) A joke or something said to be funny. 2) (verb) To joke or speak not seriously. 3) «in jest» — as a joke, not meant…
19. [**jesuit**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/judaism/w/jesuit.md) noun (a Jesuit, Jesuits); adjective (Jesuit) A Jesuit is a member of the Society of Jesus, a Roman Catholic order of priests and brothers founded by Saint Ignatius of Loyola in 1540.
20. [**jew**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/judaism/w/jew.md) noun (a Jew, Jews) 1) A person whose religion is Judaism, or who belongs to the Jewish people by family and culture.
21. [**jewel**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/judaism/w/jewel.md) noun (a jewel, jewels) A precious stone, such as a diamond, ruby or emerald, often cut to shine.
22. [**jewish**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/judaism/w/jewish.md) adjective (Jewish) Jewish describes people who belong to the Jewish people or follow Judaism, the religion of the Jews.
23. [**jezebel**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/judaism/w/jezebel.md) proper noun The name of the wife of King Ahab.
24. [**job**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/judaism/w/job.md) noun (job, jobs) A job is the work someone does to earn money: «Her job is a nurse».
25. [**john**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/judaism/w/john.md) noun (John — a name; john — slang for a toilet, American) 1) John is a boy's or man's name, one of the most common in English. 2) In American slang, the john means the toilet.
26. [**join**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/judaism/w/join.md) verb (join, joins, joined, joining); noun (a join, joins — the place where two things meet) To join things is to put or fix them together: join two ropes.
27. [**joining**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/judaism/w/joining.md) verb form (joining; from join); noun (joining — the act of putting together) Joining is the -ing form of join: putting things together.
28. [**joint**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/judaism/w/joint.md) noun (a joint, joints); adjective (joint) A place in the body where two bones meet so it can bend or turn, such as the knee, elbow or shoulder.
29. [**joist**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/judaism/w/joist.md) noun A beam that runs across a building to support the floor or ceiling.
30. [**jonah**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/judaism/w/jonah.md) proper noun (Jonah); noun (a jonah — rare) 1) (Bible) Jonah is a prophet in the Bible who ran away from God's command, was swallowed by a great fish, and after three days was spat…
31. [**jonathan**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/judaism/w/jonathan.md) noun (Jonathan — a boy's name) 1) Jonathan is a common boy's first name. 2) (Bible) In the Old Testament, Jonathan was the son of King Saul and the loyal best friend of…
32. [**jostle**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/judaism/w/jostle.md) verb (jostle, jostles, jostled, jostling); noun (a jostle) 1) To push and bump against people in a crowd. 2) To compete hard for something: players jostling for a place in the team.
33. [**journal**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/judaism/w/journal.md) noun (a journal, journals) A journal is a book in which you write about what happens each day, your thoughts and feelings; a kind of diary.
34. [**journey**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/judaism/w/journey.md) noun (journey, journeys); verb (journey, journeys, journeyed, journeying) A journey is a trip from one place to another, often a long one.
35. [**journeying**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/judaism/w/journeying.md) noun (journeyings); verb form of journey (journeys, journeyed, journeying) 1) (old use) A journeying is a trip or travel from place to place. 2) Journeying is the act of travelling on a long trip.
36. [**joy**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/judaism/w/joy.md) noun (joy, joys) 1) A feeling of great happiness. 2) A person or thing that makes you very happy. 3) (UK, informal) Success or luck: «any joy finding your…
37. [**joyful**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/judaism/w/joyful.md) adjective (joyful, more joyful, most joyful); adverb joyfully 1) Very happy, or full of joy. 2) Causing joy: «joyful news». 3) (church) Used in hymns and prayers for happy praise of God: «Make a…
38. [**joyfully**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/judaism/w/joyfully.md) adverb (joyfully) 1) In a very happy, glad way, full of joy.
39. [**joyfulness**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/judaism/w/joyfulness.md) noun The feeling of being joyful and happy.
40. [**joyless**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/judaism/w/joyless.md) adjective (more joyless, most joyless) Joyless means without joy, dull and sad.
41. [**joyous**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/judaism/w/joyous.md) adjective (joyous, more joyous, most joyous) 1) Full of joy; very happy. 2) Causing great joy: «a joyous occasion».
42. [**joyously**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/judaism/w/joyously.md) adverb (more joyously, most joyously) Joyously means in a joyful, happy way.
43. [**jubilee**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/judaism/w/jubilee.md) noun (jubilee, jubilees) 1) A special anniversary celebrating a number of years, especially of a king's or queen's reign: a silver jubilee is 25 years, a golden…
44. [**judge**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/judaism/w/judge.md) noun (a judge, judges); verb (judge, judges, judged, judging) A judge is the person in charge of a court of law who makes sure trials are fair and decides punishments.
45. [**judgment**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/judaism/w/judgment.md) noun (a judgment, judgments; also spelled judgement, judgements) Judgment is the ability to make good, sensible decisions.
46. [**juice**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/judaism/w/juice.md) noun (juice, juices) Juice is the liquid that comes out of fruit or vegetables, like orange juice or apple juice.
47. [**just**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/judaism/w/just.md) adverb (just); adjective (just — fair) Just means exactly: «just right», «just 2 metres».
48. [**justice**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/judaism/w/justice.md) noun (justice — uncountable; a justice, justices — a judge) Justice is fairness: treating people in a fair and right way.
49. [**justified**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/judaism/w/justified.md) adjective (justified); verb (past of justify) 1) Fair and having a good reason. 2) (text) Lined up so that both the left and right edges of the lines are straight. 3) (verb, past) Gave…
50. [**justify**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/judaism/w/justify.md) verb (justify, justifies, justified, justifying) To give a good reason for something; to show that it is right or fair.
51. [**justly**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/judaism/w/justly.md) adverb (justly) 1) Justly means fairly, in a way that is right and treats people equally. 2) Justly means rightly, with good reason, as in «justly proud».