These words come from the bulletin about an American’s release and talks on Ukraine.

A release is the act of setting someone free or allowing them to leave.

These words come from the bulletin about an American’s release and talks on Ukraine.

Talks are formal discussions between people or groups, often to reach an agreement.

You heard “envoy” in the news.

An envoy is an official sent to represent a government or group.

For example: The envoy delivered a message to the mayor.

Here, the envoy is the official who brings a message to the mayor.

You heard “jailed” in the news.

Jailed means put or kept in prison.

For example: The book tells the story of a jailed man.

A jailed man is a man who is being kept in prison.