Will Iran Assassinate Trump? Learn 25+ Powerful English Words for IELTS & TOEFL!”
American English With Brent
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If you like learning about the current news and improving your English for the IELTS or TOEFL at the same time, this English lesson is for you. While watching a news report about how the country of Iran is trying to assassinate President-elect Donald Trump, you will learn English phrasal verbs, English idioms, how to use some swear words, and other advanced English vocabulary that can really stump English learners.
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Iran’s Plot to Kill Trump
Disclosed: To make known or reveal information. • : The police disclosed details about the investigation.
Murder for hire: A crime where someone pays another person to kill someone. • : The criminal was arrested for planning a murder for hire.
DOJ (Department of Justice): The U.S. government department responsible for enforcing the law. • : The DOJ announced new measures to fight crime.
Federal custody: Being held by the national government, usually in jail. • : The suspect is in federal custody awaiting trial.
Deter: To discourage or prevent someone from doing something. • : Tough laws are in place to deter illegal activities.
His fear of heights deters him from going skydiving.
- Chief of Staff: An important official who manages who can see the president. • : The President’s Chief of Staff organizes daily meetings.
President Joe Biden’s Chief of Staff is Jeff Zients.
Susie Wiles: She was in charge of Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign and was chosen as his Chief of Staff. • : Susie Wiles will help lead the new administration.
Assemble: To gather people or things together. • : The team will assemble at 9 AM for the meeting.
The phrasal verb, put together, is often used in place of assemble.
Scheme: A secret plan, often dishonest, to achieve something. • : The authorities uncovered a scheme to commit fraud.
Iranian Revolutionary Guard: A branch of Iran’s military established to protect the country’s Islamic system. • : The Revolutionary Guard was involved in recent military exercises.
Based: Located or operating from a specific place. • : The company is based in New York City.
At large: Not captured; free. • : The suspect is still at large.
Two of the three suspects have been captured. One is still at large.
Acquired: Obtained or gained possession of something. • : She acquired a new skill during the course.
Mar-a-Lago: A resort in Florida owned by Donald Trump. • : The event was held at Mar-a-Lago.
Stay in the background: To remain unnoticed or not take an important role. • : He prefers to stay in the background during meetings.
Jockey: To compete or struggle for an advantage or position. • : Several candidates are jockeying for the top job.
Presidential cabinet: A group of advisors, or helpers, chosen by the President to lead important government departments. • : The President announced his new cabinet members.
Secretary of State: The U.S. official responsible for foreign affairs. • : The Secretary of State met with international leaders.
Treasury Secretary: The U.S. official responsible for the country’s money matters. • : The Treasury Secretary discussed the new budget plan for the upcoming year.
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