Learn new English vocabulary by studying what Donald Trump recently said about Iran at a NATO meeting. This lesson will help you understand real news stories and talk about important world events.✅ Ready to sound like a natural English speaker? Improve your pronunciation now with BoldVoice and save 20%: https://start.boldvoice.com/BRENT20?d=R10&z=1Vocabulary Lesson Guide1. In His ViewPart of Speech: PhraseSimple Definition: What a man thinks or believes about a topic.Example Sentence: In his view, cooking at home is much healthier than eating at a restaurant.2. BarragePart of Speech: NounSimple Definition: Many things coming at you all at once (like questions).Example Sentence: I received a barrage of emails at the office this morning.3. MOUPart of Speech: NounSimple Definition: A basic agreement between groups before a final contract is made.Example Sentence: Our company signed an MOU with the new factory.4. ScumPart of Speech: NounSimple Definition: A dirty layer on top of a liquid, or a very bad person.Example Sentence: I spent my Saturday morning cleaning the soap scum from the shower.5. Sick People (Mentally-Ill)Part of Speech: Noun PhraseSimple Definition: People who have an illness in their mind and need care.Example Sentence: It is important for sick people to get proper help from a good doctor.6. Vicious PeoplePart of Speech: Noun PhraseSimple Definition: People who are very angry, mean, and want to hurt others.Example Sentence: We teach our children to stay far away from vicious people.7. NATOPart of Speech: NounSimple Definition: A large group of countries that work together to keep each other safe.Example Sentence: Many countries in Europe and North America are in NATO.8. ReimposedPart of Speech: Verb (Past Tense)Simple Definition: Brought back an old rule, law, or fee.Example Sentence: The city reimposed the tax on plastic bags at the grocery store.9. ConcessionPart of Speech: NounSimple Definition: Giving up something you want so you can reach an agreement.Example Sentence: I made a concession and let my kids choose the movie we watched.10. Waste of TimePart of Speech: Noun PhraseSimple Definition: Doing something that is not helpful or useful.Example Sentence: Sitting in heavy traffic on the way to work is a waste of time.11. Commercial ShipsPart of Speech: Noun PhraseSimple Definition: Large boats that carry items to sell, not for the military.Example Sentence: We stood on the beach and watched the commercial ships bring cars to the city.12. Let LoosePart of Speech: Verb PhraseSimple Definition: To relax, stop worrying, and have fun.Example Sentence: After a long week of working and parenting, it feels good to let loose.13. Gave Some SpacePart of Speech: Verb Phrase (Past Tense)Simple Definition: Left someone alone so they could rest or feel better.Example Sentence: My son was upset, so I gave him some space in his bedroom.14. He Left the Door Open (Idiom)Part of Speech: PhraseSimple Definition: He made it possible for something to happen later.Example Sentence: My boss said no to my idea today, but he left the door open for next year.15. MurkyPart of Speech: AdjectiveSimple Definition: Dark, dirty, and hard to see through (usually water).Example Sentence: We could not go swimming because the river water was murky.Tips for PracticeWrite your own: Try writing one new sentence for each word about your own job or family.Say them out loud: Practice reading these sentences out loud to help your mouth get used to the English sounds.
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