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- jump the gun Idiom B2 To jump the gun means to act too soon, before the right time or before you have enough information.
- jump to backtrack Grammar To quickly retract a statement, decision, or action, often due to an immediate negative reaction or new information.
- jump-start Word to start a vehicle with a dead battery by using power from another battery
- junction Word C1 A junction is a place where roads, lines, or routes meet or cross.
- jurisdiction Word C1 Jurisdiction is the legal authority of a court or government body to make decisions in a particular area or over certai…
- just Word C1 Just means fair, morally right, or based on good reasons.
- justification Word C1 Justification is a reason or explanation that shows why something is right, necessary, or acceptable.
- juxtaposition Word C1 Juxtaposition is the act of placing two things side by side to highlight a contrast or relationship.
- keep tabs on Idiom B2 To keep tabs on someone or something means to monitor them regularly so you know what is happening.
- keep your nose to the grindstone Idiom C1 To keep your nose to the grindstone means to work very hard and steadily for a long time.
- kidnap Word C1 To kidnap someone is to take them away illegally by force or deception, usually to demand something in return.
- kidney Word C1 A kidney is an organ in the body that filters waste from the blood and helps produce urine.
- kill two birds with one stone Idiom B2 To achieve two goals with a single action.
- kingdom Word C1 A kingdom is a country or territory ruled by a king or queen.
- kleptocracy Word C1 A kleptocracy is a system of government in which those in power steal public money and resources for personal gain.
- knock it out of the park Idiom B2 To do something extremely well or achieve an outstanding success.
- lad Word C1 A lad is a boy or a young man, especially in an informal way.
- land on your feet Idiom B2 To land on your feet means to end up in a good situation despite problems or bad luck.
- landlord Word C1 A landlord is a person or company that owns a property and rents it to someone else.
- landmark Word C1 A landmark is a well-known place or object that helps people recognize a location or marks something important.