| jaundice |
a condition of the liver that causes the eyes and skin to become yellow. |
| jaundiced |
having or looking as if one had jaundice. |
| jaunt |
a short trip made for fun and pleasure. |
| jaunty |
having a light manner; lively and confident. |
| Java |
the principal island of Indonesia. [2 definitions] |
| Javanese |
of or having to do with the island of Java or its people, culture, language, or the like. [2 definitions] |
| javelin |
a light spear thrown as a weapon. [3 definitions] |
| jaw |
either or both of the two bones that frame the mouth and hold the teeth. [3 definitions] |
| jawbone |
any of the bones that are part of the jaw, especially the lower one. |
| jay |
a brightly colored, noisy bird that belongs to the crow family. A blue jay is one kind of jay. |
| jaywalk |
to walk across a street in a place or at a time that is against traffic laws. |
| jazz |
a form of music with strong, complex rhythms that started with African Americans in the late 1800s. Jazz musicians often add notes or make up parts as they play. |
| jealous |
afraid of losing someone's love or attention to another person. [2 definitions] |
| jealousy |
a feeling of envy towards another person and what he or she has or can do. |
| jean |
pants made from a heavy, often blue, cotton cloth. |
| jeep |
(Trademark) a brand of sturdy, powerful car made for driving off roads on rough ground. It was first made for military use. [2 definitions] |
| Jell-O |
(trademark) a sweetened, fruit-flavored gelatin dessert. |
| jelly |
a soft food made from fruit juice and sugar. It is usually spread on bread or toast. [2 definitions] |
| jellyfish |
a water animal with a soft body shaped like a bell. Jellyfish have many tentacles hanging down from their bodies. Most kinds of jellyfish live in the ocean. |
| jeopardy |
danger of harm, death, or loss; at risk. |
| jerk1 |
any sudden, sharp movement that is not expected or planned. [5 definitions] |