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the largest planet in our solar system; the chief god of Roman mythology
"Jupiter is known for its massive size and distinctive red spot."
the official power to make legal decisions and judgments; the extent of this power
"This case falls under the jurisdiction of the federal court."
just behavior or treatment; the quality of being fair and reasonable; a judge in a court of law
"The family sought justice for their loved one through the legal system."
a young person below the age of adult criminal responsibility; relating to young people
"The juvenile court handles cases involving young offenders under eighteen."
a European dish of cooked rice, fish, and hard-boiled eggs, originally from India
"The breakfast menu featured traditional kedgeree with smoked haddock and eggs."
food and other things necessary for living; the strongest part of a castle
"He worked hard to earn his keep and support his family."
a person whose job it is to guard or take care of something or someone; a goalkeeper
"The zoo keeper fed the animals every morning at eight o'clock."
a small shelter for a dog; an establishment for the breeding or boarding of dogs
"The dog slept comfortably in his wooden kennel in the backyard."
a combustible hydrocarbon liquid widely used as a fuel in lamps and heating systems
"The old lamp burned kerosene to provide light during power outages."
a thick sauce made chiefly from tomatoes, vinegar, and spices
"She squeezed some ketchup on her french fries before eating them."
a container used for boiling water, typically with a lid, spout, and handle
"The electric kettle whistled when the water reached boiling point."
a small piece of shaped metal used to operate a lock; something that provides a means of access
"She lost her house key and couldn't get inside until the locksmith arrived."
a blow or forceful thrust with the foot; a sudden strong feeling of excitement
"The soccer player scored a goal with a powerful kick from outside the penalty area."
a thing said or done for amusement; a joke
"His comment was made in jest, not to offend anyone."
a professional joker or fool at a medieval court; someone who jokes a lot
"The court jester entertained the king with witty remarks and amusing tricks."
a rapid stream of liquid, gas, or flame; an aircraft powered by jet engines
"The jet took off smoothly and reached cruising altitude quickly."
a landing stage or small pier at which boats can dock or be moored
"The fishing boats were tied up at the wooden jetty near the harbor."
a precious stone, typically a single crystal or piece of a hard lustrous or translucent mineral; a valuable ornament
"The crown was adorned with precious jewels from around the world."
a light ringing sound such as that made by metal objects being shaken together; a short catchy song
"The jingle of keys could be heard as she walked down the hallway."
a paid position of regular employment; a task or piece of work
"She found a new job at the technology company after graduation."
a point at which parts of the body are connected; shared by two or more people
"The joint effort of the team led to the project's success."
a thing that someone says to cause amusement or laughter; something not to be taken seriously
"Everyone laughed at his funny joke during the dinner party."
a playing card with a picture of a jester, used as a wild card; a person who is fond of joking
"He used the joker card to complete his winning hand in the poker game."
a thin stick of incense that is burned for its pleasant smell, especially in religious ceremonies
"She lit a joss-stick in the temple during her prayers."
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