This capsule looks at words from the bulletin about explosions and airport flights in Riyadh.

A bulletin is a short news report or announcement.

This capsule looks at words from the bulletin about explosions and airport flights in Riyadh.

Explosions are events in which something bursts suddenly and violently, often with a loud noise.

You heard “intercepted” in the news.

Here, it means stopped while in the air before reaching its target.

For example: The receptionist intercepted the call before it reached the manager.

Here, it means the receptionist stopped or took the call before the manager received it.

Here, it means stopped while in the air before reaching its target.

A target is the person or place that something is meant to reach or hit.

You heard “hostile” in the news.

Here, it means showing danger or harmful intent.

For example: The dog became hostile when a stranger came near.

Here, it means the dog began acting in a threatening or unfriendly way.

Here, it means showing danger or harmful intent.

This means a wish or plan to hurt someone or cause damage.