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Emoji
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#4981
⚖️
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juror
/ˈdʒʊərər/
noun
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a member of a jury who is chosen to hear evidence in a legal case and help make a decision
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The juror listened carefully to the witness’s testimony. |
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jury member, panelist, assessor, adjudicator
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judge, lawyer
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juror selection, prospective juror, juror duty, juror bias
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#4982
🙃
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killjoy
/ˈkɪldʒɔɪ/
noun
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a person who spoils the fun or enjoyment of others
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Don’t be a killjoy at the party. |
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spoilsport, grouch, pessimist, party pooper
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cheerleader, optimist, encourager
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party killjoy, real killjoy, such a killjoy
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#4983
🕵️
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kidnap
/ˈkɪdnæp/
verb
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kidnapped
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kidnapped
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kidnaps
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kidnapping
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to take someone away illegally by force, often for ransom
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The criminals planned to kidnap the wealthy businessman. |
kidnap for ransom |
abduct someone in order to demand money
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abduct, seize, snatch, capture
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release, free, liberate
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kidnap victim, kidnap attempt, kidnap for ransom
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#4984
🌽
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kernel
/ˈkɜːrnəl/
noun
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the central, most important part of something; the edible part of a nut or seed
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The kernel of the argument was about fairness. |
the kernel of truth |
a small but important element of truth
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core, essence, seed, heart
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surface, shell, exterior
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kernel of corn, kernel of truth, kernel module
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#4985
🧣
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kerchief
/ˈkɜːrtʃɪf/
noun
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a piece of cloth worn around the head or neck
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She wore a red kerchief on her head. |
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scarf, bandana, headscarf, shawl
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hat, cap
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wear kerchief, red kerchief, silk kerchief
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#4986
🧠
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ken
/kɛn/
noun
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one's range of knowledge or understanding
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Quantum physics is beyond my ken. |
beyond one's ken |
outside the scope of one's knowledge or understanding
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awareness, perception, understanding, knowledge, grasp
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ignorance, unawareness, incomprehension
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beyond ken, within ken, outside ken
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#4987
🎁
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keepsake
/ˈkiːpˌseɪk/
noun
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An object kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event.
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She gave me a small locket as a keepsake of our friendship. |
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souvenir, memento, token, remembrance
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discard, throwaway
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keepsake box, precious keepsake, family keepsake
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#4988
🔥
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keen
/kiːn/
adjective
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Having or showing eagerness or enthusiasm; sharp or highly developed (for senses).
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She is very keen to learn new skills. |
keen on |
Interested in or enthusiastic about something.
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eager, enthusiastic, sharp, intense, passionate
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indifferent, apathetic, dull
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keen interest, keen sense, keen to learn, keen on sports
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#4989
💍
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karat
/ˈkærət/
noun
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A unit for measuring the purity of gold, with 24 karats being pure gold.
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The ring was made of 18-karat gold. |
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gold measure, purity scale, fineness
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impurity, alloy
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24-karat gold, 18-karat ring, karat measure
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#4990
🦘
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kangaroo
/ˌkæŋɡəˈruː/
noun
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A large Australian marsupial with powerful hind legs and a long tail, known for hopping.
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We saw a kangaroo hopping across the road in Australia. |
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marsupial, wallaby, animal, joey
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none
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kangaroo jump, kangaroo pouch, kangaroo court
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#4991
🔮
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kaleidoscope
/kəˈlaɪdəˌskoʊp/
noun
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A toy or instrument with mirrors and colored pieces that create changing patterns when rotated; also used metaphorically for a constantly changing sequence of patterns or elements.
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The city lights turned into a kaleidoscope of colors as the festival began. |
a kaleidoscope of colors |
A constantly changing and vibrant mixture of colors.
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pattern, medley, variety, mosaic, montage
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monotony, uniformity
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kaleidoscope of colors, kaleidoscope of images, kaleidoscope of memories
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#4992
🖼️
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juxtapose
/ˈdʒʌkstəˌpoʊz/
verb
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juxtaposed
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juxtaposed
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juxtaposes
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juxtaposing
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to place things close together to compare or contrast them
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The exhibition juxtaposed modern art with classical sculptures. |
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compare, contrast, place side by side, pair
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separate, isolate
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juxtapose elements, juxtapose ideas, juxtapose styles
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#4993
👦
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juvenile
/ˈdʒuːvənaɪl/
adjective, noun
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relating to young people; childish or immature
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The court sent the case to a juvenile detention center. |
juvenile delinquent |
a young person who commits minor crimes
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youthful, adolescent, immature, childlike
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mature, adult
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juvenile crime, juvenile justice, juvenile court, juvenile behavior
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#4994
🔎
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justify
/ˈdʒʌstɪfaɪ/
verb
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justified
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justified
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justifies
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justifying
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to show or prove that something is right or reasonable
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He tried to justify his decision with logical reasons. |
justify the means |
the end result makes the actions taken acceptable
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defend, explain, rationalize, vindicate
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condemn, blame
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justify action, justify decision, justify behavior
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#4995
📝
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justification
/ˌdʒʌstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
noun
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a reason, explanation, or excuse that shows something is right or reasonable
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There is no justification for such rude behavior. |
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reason, excuse, defense, explanation, rationale
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accusation, blame
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provide justification, lack of justification, justification for action
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#4996
🧠
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judicious
/dʒuːˈdɪʃəs/
adjective
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Having or showing good judgment; wise and sensible.
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Her judicious decision saved the company from financial loss. |
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wise, prudent, sensible, thoughtful, rational
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foolish, reckless, imprudent
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judicious use, judicious decision, judicious approach, judicious balance
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#4997
📚
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jurisprudence
/ˌdʒʊərɪsˈpruːdəns/
noun
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The theory, philosophy, or science of law.
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She is a professor of jurisprudence at the university. |
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law, legal theory, legal philosophy, legal science
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lawlessness, anarchy
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modern jurisprudence, legal jurisprudence, study of jurisprudence
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#4998
🏛️
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jurisdiction
/ˌdʒʊərɪsˈdɪkʃən/
noun
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The official power to make legal decisions and judgments.
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The court has jurisdiction over criminal cases. |
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authority, control, power, command
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powerlessness, incapacity
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legal jurisdiction, court jurisdiction, within jurisdiction
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#4999
⚖️
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juridical
/dʒʊˈrɪdɪkəl/
adjective
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Relating to judicial proceedings or the administration of law.
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The case raised important juridical questions. |
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legal, judicial, lawful, forensic
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illegal, unlawful
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juridical system, juridical process, juridical authority
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#5000
🪖
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junta
/ˈdʒʊntə/
noun
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A military or political group that rules a country after taking power by force.
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The junta seized power after the coup. |
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military regime, dictatorship, council, committee
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democracy, republic
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military junta, ruling junta, junta regime
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#5001
🎉
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junket
/ˈdʒʌŋkɪt/
noun
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A trip or celebration, often funded by someone else, usually for pleasure or promotional purposes.
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The company organized a junket for journalists to promote their new resort. |
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outing, excursion, trip, journey, celebration
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work, duty, labor
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press junket, junket trip, promotional junket
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#5002
⏳
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juncture
/ˈdʒʌŋktʃər/
noun
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A particular point in time or a critical moment.
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At this critical juncture, we must make the right decision. |
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moment, point, stage, turning point
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continuation, extension
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critical juncture, important juncture, at this juncture
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#5003
🚦
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junction
/ˈdʒʌŋkʃən/
noun
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A place where two or more roads or things meet or are joined.
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The car stopped at the busy junction. |
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crossroads, intersection, meeting point, confluence
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separation, division
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railway junction, busy junction, road junction, junction point
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#5004
🌀
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jumble
/ˈdʒʌmbəl/
verb
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jumbled
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jumbled
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jumbles
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jumbling
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To mix things together in a confused or disordered way.
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The papers were all jumbled on the desk. |
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mix, confuse, clutter, disarrange, shuffle
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organize, arrange, sort
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jumble sale, jumble of thoughts, papers jumbled, jumble together
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#5005
🍊
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juicy
/ˈdʒuːsi/
adjective
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Full of juice; succulent; also used to describe something exciting or scandalous.
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The steak was so juicy that it melted in my mouth. |
juicy gossip |
Interesting and often scandalous information about people.
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succulent, moist, tasty, luscious, flavorful
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dry, bland, tasteless
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juicy fruit, juicy steak, juicy details, juicy gossip
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#5006
🩸
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jugular
/ˈdʒʌɡjələr/
noun
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A large vein in the neck that carries blood from the head back to the heart.
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The doctor checked the patient's jugular vein for signs of pressure. |
go for the jugular |
To attack someone in their weakest or most vulnerable point.
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vein, blood vessel, artery, vessel
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artery, capillary
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jugular vein, go for the jugular, jugular pressure, jugular injury
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#5007
🎩
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jugglery
/ˈdʒʌɡləri/
noun
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The performance of tricks and illusions, especially by sleight of hand.
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The magician's jugglery amazed the audience. |
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magic, trickery, illusion, sleight of hand
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honesty, reality
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magical jugglery, street jugglery, show of jugglery
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#5008
🤹
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juggle
/ˈdʒʌɡəl/
verb
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juggled
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juggled
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juggles
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juggling
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To continuously toss and catch objects in the air; to manage many tasks at the same time.
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He tried to juggle work, studies, and family responsibilities. |
juggle many balls |
to handle many responsibilities or tasks at once
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balance, manage, multitask, manipulate
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drop, neglect, ignore
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juggle tasks, juggle responsibilities, juggle work, juggle time
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#5009
🚛
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juggernaut
/ˈdʒʌɡərˌnɔːt/
noun
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A huge, powerful, and unstoppable force or institution.
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The new tech company has become a juggernaut in the industry. |
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powerhouse, giant, colossus, titan, behemoth
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weakling, minor, underdog
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economic juggernaut, political juggernaut, corporate juggernaut
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#5010
🥛
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jug
/dʒʌɡ/
noun
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A large container used for holding and pouring liquids.
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She filled a jug with fresh water from the well. |
kick the jug |
to die (slang, variation of 'kick the bucket')
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pitcher, container, vessel, flask
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cup, glass
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water jug, milk jug, clay jug, wine jug
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