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Vocabulary Entry
jade
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A hard, usually green stone used for jewelry, or a similar gemstone.
Example Sentences
"She wore a beautiful jade pendant around her neck."
"The artisan carved intricate designs into the jade stone."
"Jade is often associated with luck and prosperity in many cultures."
"They found an ancient jade artifact during the excavation."
V
verb
To tire or weary someone by overworking or constant effort.
Example Sentences
"The long hike began to jade my enthusiasm for the trip."
"Don't jade yourself with too many responsibilities at work."
"He felt jade after completing the marathon."
"The constant meetings began to jade her love for the project."
A
adjective
Describing something as having the color or characteristics of jade; often used to describe a green hue.
Example Sentences
"She painted her nails a lovely jade green."
"The walls were decorated with jade-colored wallpaper."
"He chose a jade dress for the evening gala."
"The garden featured plants with jade-like leaves."