| Japanese beetle |
a shiny green and brown insect that came to the United States from Asia. It eats the leaves, fruits, flowers, and roots of plants and can cause a lot of damage. |
| jar1 |
a round container with a wide mouth, usually made of glass or pottery, and often having a lid. [2 definitions] |
| jar2 |
to crash into or bump so as to cause movement; jolt. [4 definitions] |
| jargon1 |
special words or language used by a particular group or to describe a particular interest. |
| 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. |