Words from the news, explained in easy English. From: Israel orders West Bank closure after attack wounds five Israelis.
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Vocabulary in this episode
- shooting
These words come from a report about a shooting in the West Bank.
A shooting is an event in which someone fires a gun, often at a person.
- wounded
You heard “wounded” in the news.
“Wounded” means injured, usually by a weapon or in an attack.
- wounded
For example: He was wounded when he fell off his bike.
Here, “wounded” means injured when he fell.
- critical
You heard “critical” in the news.
“Critical” describes a very serious medical condition that may be life-threatening.
- critical
For example: Clear instructions are critical when you assemble furniture.
Here, “critical” means very important.
- assemble
For example: Clear instructions are critical when you assemble furniture.
To “assemble” furniture is to put its parts together.
- suspected
You heard “suspected” in the news.
“Suspected” means believed to be involved, but not proven.
- suspected
For example: The teacher suspected that the dog had eaten the sandwich.
The teacher thought the dog ate the sandwich, but did not know for sure.