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jumping-off point |
Noun
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a beginning from which an enterprise is launched |
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jump ball |
Noun
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in basketball, the way play begins or resumes when possession is disputed |
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journey |
Noun
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the act of traveling from one place to another |
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journey |
Verb
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undertake a journey or trip |
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journey |
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travel upon or across |
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journeying |
Noun
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the act of traveling from one place to another |
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jog trot |
Noun
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an easy gait of a horse |
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junket |
Noun
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a trip taken by an official at public expense |
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junket |
Noun
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a journey taken for pleasure |
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junket |
Noun
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dessert made of sweetened milk coagulated with rennet |
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junket |
Verb
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partake in a feast or banquet |
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junket |
Verb
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provide a feast or banquet for |
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junket |
Verb
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go on a pleasure trip |
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joyride |
Noun
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a ride in a car taken solely for pleasure |
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joyride |
Verb
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to ride in a car solely for pleasure |
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jaunt |
Noun
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a journey taken for pleasure |
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jaunt |
Verb
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to make a trip for pleasure |
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junketing |
Noun
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taking an excursion for pleasure |
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junketing |
Noun
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a feast or banquet |
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jabbing |
Noun
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a sharp hand gesture resembling a blow |
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joggle |
Noun
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a slight irregular shaking motion |
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joggle |
Noun
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a fastener that is inserted into holes in two adjacent pieces and holds them together |
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joggle |
Verb
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fasten or join with a joggle |
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joggle |
Verb
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move to and fro |
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jiggle |
Noun
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a slight irregular shaking motion |
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jiggle |
Verb
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to move to and fro |
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jolt |
Noun
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an abrupt spasmodic movement |
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jolt |
Noun
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a sudden jarring impact |
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jolt |
Verb
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disturb someone's composure |
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jolt |
Verb
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move or cause to move with a sudden jerky motion |
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jointure |
Noun
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the act of making or becoming a single unit |
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jointure |
Noun
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(law) an estate secured to a prospective wife as a marriage settlement in lieu of a dower |
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jest |
Noun
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activity characterized by good humor |
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jest |
Noun
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a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter |
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jest |
Verb
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act in a funny or teasing way |
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jest |
Verb
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tell a joke |
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jocularity |
Noun
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activity characterized by good humor |
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jocularity |
Noun
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fun characterized by humor |
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jocularity |
Noun
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a feeling facetious merriment |
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joke |
Noun
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a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement |
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joke |
Noun
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a triviality not to be taken seriously |
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joke |
Noun
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a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter |
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joke |
Verb
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to act in a funny or teasing way |
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joke |
Verb
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to tell a joke |
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judicial torture |
Noun
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torture that is sanctioned by the state and executed by duly accredited officials |
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jut |
Noun
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the act of projecting out from something |
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jut |
Noun
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something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings |
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jut |
Verb
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extend out or project in space |
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jackknife |
Noun
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a dive in which the diver bends to touch the ankles before straightening out |
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jackknife |
Noun
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a large knife with one or more folding blades |