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There are 53 words in our dictionary that contain the exact sequence 'j'. You can browse them all using the list above.

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Some common words containing 'j' include Babajaga, Enjoy, Jaalin. These words are frequently used in everyday English communication.

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Babajaga Noun Enjoy Verb Jaalin Noun Jaap Noun, Proper Noun Jab Verb, Noun Jabalina Noun Jabarite Noun Jabbed Verb (Past Tense/Participle), Adjective Jabber Verb Jabbered Verb Jabberer Noun Jabberers Noun (Plural) Jabbering Adjective / Present Participle Jabberingly Adverb Jabberment Noun Jabbernowl Noun Jabbers Verb, Noun Jabberwock Noun Jabberwockian Adjective Jabberwocky Noun Jabbing Verb Jabbingly Adverb Jabble Verb / Noun Jabers Interjection Jabia Noun Jabiru Noun Jabirus Noun (Plural) Jaborandi Noun Jaborandis Noun (Plural) Jaborin Noun Jaborine Noun Jabot Noun Jaboticaba Noun Jabots Noun (Plural) Jabs Noun Jabul Proper Noun Jabules Noun (Plural) Jaburan Proper Noun Jacal Noun Jacales Noun (Plural) Jacals Noun Jacaltec Noun Jacalteca Noun Jacamar Noun Jacamaralcyon Noun (Proper) Jacamars Noun (Plural) Join Verb, Noun Journey Noun, Verb Joy Noun, Verb Judge Noun, Verb Justice Noun Zabajone Noun Zabajones Noun

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Words Starting With

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Words Ending With

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

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1. What part of speech is the word 'jabbered'?

Noun Verb Adjective Adverb

2. What part of speech is the word 'jaboticaba'?

Verb Adjective Noun Adverb

3. What is the adjective form of 'justice'?

Justly Justify Just Justification

4. Where do jacamars live?

The Arctic tundra African deserts Central and South American rainforests European mountains

5. Which sentence uses 'jabots' correctly?

He jabots his shirt. The judge wore lace jabots. She is very jabots. The jabots quickly.

6. Where does the word 'jabble' likely originate from?

Latin for 'to strike' Greek for 'water' Imitative sound of splashing water French for 'mud'

7. Where does the word 'jacamar' originate from?

Latin Greek Tupi French

8. Which of the following is a primary food source for jabirus?

Tree bark Fish and frogs Nectar Seeds

9. What is the noun form of 'join' that refers to the point where two things are fastened?

Joiner Joinery Joint Joining

10. Is 'Jacaltec' related to 'Aztec'?

Yes, they are the same. No, Jacaltec is Mayan, Aztec is Nahuatl. Yes, both are from Mexico. No, Aztec is a Mayan language.

11. Which of the following is a correct modern equivalent for 'jabules'?

Rolls Stops Holds Catches

12. Which sentence uses 'jaborin' correctly?

The jaborin plant grows in Brazil. Jaborin was isolated from jaborandi leaves in the 1870s. She prescribed jaborin for glaucoma. Jaborin is a modern painkiller.

13. What does a jacamar eat?

Fish Seeds Flying insects Fruit

14. The word 'jabiru' originates from which language family?

Latin Tupi-Guarani Greek French

15. How is the final 's' in 'jabberers' pronounced?

Like a hissing 's' Like a buzzing 'z' Like a 'sh' Silent

16. Which sentence uses 'jabot' correctly?

He wore a modern jabot to work. The shirt was jabot. The judge adjusted his lace jabot. He jaboted his shirt.

17. What type of wine is traditionally used to make zabajone?

Chianti Prosecco Marsala Pinot Grigio

18. What kind of sound does 'jabber' often describe when referring to animals?

A low growl Fast, chaotic noise like monkeys A slow, deep roar A melodic birdsong

19. What is the origin of the word 'jabber'?

Latin legal term Imitative/onomatopoeic Greek myth French cooking

20. Which part of speech is 'jabberers'?

Verb Noun Adjective Adverb

21. Which of the following actions CANNOT be described as 'jabberingly'?

Talking Replying Muttering Running

22. Which English word is the closest synonym for the slang use of 'jaap'?

Hug Punch Whisper Stumble

23. Which word is an antonym for 'judge' in a legal context (meaning to find not guilty)?

Condemn Sentence Acquit Rule

24. If a lawyer calls a contract 'pure jabberwock,' what do they mean?

It is a legally binding document It is written in very clear language It is a masterpiece of literature It is complete nonsense

25. What is the difference between 'joy' and 'happiness'?

They are exactly the same. Joy is a deeper, more intense emotion than happiness. Happiness is deeper than joy. Joy is only for kids, happiness is for adults.

26. What is Babajaga's narrative role in many fairy tales?

A purely evil villain A helpless victim A threshold guardian or tester A fairy godmother

27. What are 'jacals'?

Wild dogs Flimsy huts or shacks A type of cactus A traditional hat

28. What is the correct verb form of 'jabberment'?

Jabbermenting Jabbermented Jabber Jabberments

29. From what two languages do the roots of 'Jacamaralcyon' derive?

Latin and French Tupi-Guarani and Greek Spanish and Latin Portuguese and Arabic

30. How many syllables does 'jaborin' have?

Two Three Four Five

31. Which sentence uses 'jabbering' correctly?

He was jabbering his food. The jabbering parrot made noise. She wrote a jabbering. He jabbered the ball.

32. What is a critical spelling mistake to avoid when writing the slang word 'jaap'?

Spelling it with a 'y' Spelling it with one 'a' (jap) Adding an 'e' at the end Doubling the 'p'

33. Which of the following is an antonym concept to 'Jaburan'?

Reality Myth Lore Fantasy

34. What does the word 'jaborandi' literally translate to in its native language?

Healing leaf What causes slobbering Sweat root Eye medicine

35. How is 'jabot' pronounced?

JAB-oht zhah-BOH ja-BOT JAY-bot

36. Which context is most appropriate for using the word 'jabberer'?

A formal research paper A casual complaint about a talkative neighbor A legal contract A medical diagnosis

37. Which sentence is grammatically correct?

The judges is ready. I judge him to being smart. Don't judge me about my past. We need to judge the risks.

38. How is the 'j' pronounced in the word 'jacales'?

Like 'j' in 'jump' Like 'h' in 'house' Like 'y' in 'yes' It is silent

39. Which of the following is a common grammatical mistake with 'enjoy'?

Using it with a noun Using it in the past tense Using it without an object Using it with 'not'

40. What is jaborin?

An alkaloid from jaborandi leaves A type of tropical fruit A surgical instrument A species of bird

41. What type of animal is a jabiru?

A mammal A reptile A bird An amphibian

42. What is the primary liquid used in zabajones, distinguishing it from Italian zabaione?

Wine Water Milk Fruit juice

43. What word rhymes perfectly with 'jabers'?

Robbers Neighbors Cobblers Bribers

44. Which sentence uses 'jabberingly' correctly?

He was a jabberingly man. He spoke jabberingly. The jabberingly was loud. He ran jabberingly.

45. Where did the slang term 'jaap' originate?

Australia The Netherlands South Africa Canada

46. In what context should you AVOID using the word 'jabberers'?

A casual conversation A descriptive story A formal academic paper A funny anecdote

47. What is the correct adjective form of 'joy' used to describe a person's feeling?

Joyless Joying Joyful Joyness

48. Which of the following is NOT true about Babajaga?

She has iron teeth She lives in a hut on chicken legs She is always young and beautiful She is morally ambiguous

49. Which spelling rule applies to the word 'jabbed'?

Drop the 'e' and add 'ed' Change 'y' to 'i' and add 'ed' Double the final consonant before adding 'ed' Just add 'ed'

50. What is the adjective form used to describe the people of Jaburan?

Jaburish Jaburanite Jaburianese Jaburly