Words from the news, explained in easy English. From: Serbia’s student movement wins election, ending Vucic’s 14-year rule.
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Vocabulary in this episode
- parliamentary
Here are words from the bulletin about Serbia’s parliamentary election.
“Parliamentary” means connected with a parliament, a group of elected people who make laws.
- parliamentary
You heard “parliamentary” in the news.
“Parliamentary” means connected with a parliament, a group of elected people who make laws.
- parliamentary
For example: She watched a parliamentary debate on television.
A “parliamentary debate” is a discussion in a parliament.
- projected
You heard “projected” in the news.
“Projected” means expected, based on information available now.
- projected
For example: The team is projected to finish the project by June.
The team is expected to finish the project by June.
- protesting
You heard “protesting” in the news.
“Protesting” means publicly showing disagreement with something.
- protesting
For example: Residents were protesting against plans to close their local library.
The residents were publicly showing that they disagreed with the plans.