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ju/dʒuː/nounadvanced

A variant spelling or phonetic representation of the letter 'u', or a specialized term used in specific board games and linguistic contexts.

In the context of the game, 'ju' is a valid two-letter word that can be played on a triple letter score.

jubilant individual/ˈdʒuː.bɪ.lənt ˌɪn.dɪˈvɪdʒ.u.əl/nounintermediate

A person who is expressing great happiness, triumph, or exultation.

The jubilant individual raised the trophy high above his head as the crowd roared in approval.

judaic/dʒuːˈdeɪ.ɪk/adjectiveintermediate

Relating to or characteristic of the Jewish people, their religion, culture, or history.

The museum houses an extensive collection of ancient Judaic artifacts and manuscripts.

judgement/ˈdʒʌdʒ.mənt/nounintermediate

The ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions.

It was poor judgement to invest all their savings in a single startup.

judicious/dʒuːˈdɪʃ.əs/adjectiveadvanced

Having, showing, or done with good judgment or sense; characterized by wisdom and prudence.

The judicious use of resources helped the company survive the economic downturn.

juggernaut/ˈdʒʌɡ.ər.nɔːt/nounadvanced

A huge, powerful, and overwhelming force or institution that is perceived as unstoppable.

The company has become a marketing juggernaut, dominating the industry with its aggressive advertising campaigns.

jul/juːl/nounadvanced

The Nordic or Scandinavian festival of Christmas or Yule, encompassing traditional winter holiday customs and celebrations.

Every December, the family embraces their Nordic heritage by baking spiced cookies and celebrating jul.

jumbo/ˈdʒʌm.boʊ/adjectivebeginner

Very large in size; of much greater than average dimensions.

She ordered a jumbo bag of popcorn to share with her friends at the cinema.

jump on the bandwagon/dʒʌmp ɒn ðə ˈbænd.wæɡ.ən/idiomintermediate

To join a popular activity, trend, or cause because it has become successful or fashionable, rather than out of original conviction.

Many investors started to jump on the bandwagon once the tech stocks began to soar.

june/dʒuːn/nounbeginner

The sixth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar, following May and preceding July, consisting of 30 days.

We are planning to take our annual family vacation in early June.

junkie/ˈdʒʌŋ.ki/nounintermediate

A person with a compulsive habit or dependency, particularly one addicted to narcotic drugs.

The documentary provided a harrowing look at the daily struggles of a recovering heroin junkie.

jurisdiction/ˌdʒʊərɪsˈdɪkʃən/nounadvanced

The official power to make legal decisions and judgments, or the territory or sphere of activity over which legal authority extends.

The federal court has no jurisdiction over local traffic violations.

justification/ˌdʒʌstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/nounintermediate

The action of showing something to be right, reasonable, or valid.

There is no justification for such cruel behavior.

keen intelligence/kiːn ɪnˈtel.ɪ.dʒəns/nounintermediate

An exceptionally sharp, quick, and penetrating mental acuity or understanding.

Her keen intelligence allowed her to grasp complex quantum physics concepts in a matter of minutes.

keep away/kiːp əˈweɪ/verbbeginner

To remain at a distance from someone or something, or to prevent someone or something from approaching.

Please keep away from the edge of the cliff.

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