Words from the news, explained in easy English. From: Lula wins a fourth term in Brazil after election comeback.
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Vocabulary in this episode
- runoff
You heard “runoff” in the news.
A runoff is a second vote held after an earlier vote does not choose a winner.
- runoff
For example: The club held a runoff when no candidate won the first vote.
Here, a runoff is an extra vote because the first vote had no winner.
- comeback
You heard “comeback” in the news.
A comeback is a return to success after a difficult time.
- comeback
For example: After a difficult season, the team made a strong comeback.
The team returned to success after a difficult season.
- divided
You heard “divided” in the news.
Here, divided means that people have different opinions.
- divided
For example: The family was divided over where to go for dinner.
The family members disagreed about where to eat.