Words from the news, explained in easy English. From: Chemical tank explodes in Toledo, prompting evacuations.
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Vocabulary in this episode
- explosion
Here are words from the bulletin about an explosion and emergency measures.
An explosion is a sudden event in which something bursts with force.
- emergency measures
Here are words from the bulletin about an explosion and emergency measures.
Emergency measures are actions taken quickly to deal with danger.
- evacuate
You heard “evacuate” in the news.
Here, “evacuate” means to leave a place because it may be unsafe.
- evacuate
For example: The fire alarm made everyone evacuate the building.
Here, “evacuate the building” means to leave it because of possible danger.
- toxic
You heard “toxic” in the news.
Here, “toxic” means poisonous and able to cause harm.
- toxic
For example: Some cleaning products are toxic if swallowed.
Here, “toxic” means poisonous if a person swallows the products.
