scream vs jest

scream and jest both are nouns.

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

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

Other hypernyms of scream include gag, jape, joke, laugh.

scream (noun)	jest (noun)
sharp piercing cry	activity characterized by good humor
a joke that seems extremely funny	a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry

scream (verb)	jest (verb)
utter a sudden loud cry	act in a funny or teasing way
utter or declare in a very loud voice	tell a joke; speak humorously
make a loud, piercing sound