jest vs recreation

jest and recreation both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
jest	Yes	No	Yes	No
recreation	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, recreation is a hypernym of jest; that is, recreation is a word with a broader meaning than jest:

Other hypernyms of jest include diversion.

jest (noun)	recreation (noun)
activity characterized by good humor	an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter	activity that refreshes and recreates; activity that renews your health and spirits by enjoyment and relaxation

jest (verb)	recreation (verb)
act in a funny or teasing way
tell a joke; speak humorously