The HIDDEN English Vocabulary in the Supreme Leader’s First Speech

The world is reeling from the New Supreme Leader’s first official message, but the mainstream media is completely missing the terrifying subtext hidden in his words. Today, we’re decoding the exact English phrases he used to reveal the shocking truth behind this historic address.🛑 Change the way you read the news in English with this FREE news vocabulary guide: OVER 100 BONUS ENGLISH LESSONS? Become a channel member. to Newscast: ListHand it over to youDefinition: To give control, responsibility, or the chance to speak to someone else.Sentence: "That is all for the weather report; now I will hand it over to you, Sarah, for the local news."Highlights Definition: The most important or interesting parts of a story or speech.Sentence: Before the full interview, the news anchor shared the highlights of the president's speech.Bases Definition: A place where members of the army live and work.Sentence: The government decided to move its military bases away from the border to reduce tension.InfrastructureDefinition: The basic systems a country needs, like roads, bridges, power, and water.Sentence: The new leader promised to spend more money on infrastructure to help the economy grow.Goes on to sayDefinition: A phrase used to introduce the next part of what someone said or wrote.Sentence: The report goes on to say that many people are still without electricity after the storm.UnityDefinition: When people or groups agree and work together for a single goal.Sentence: After the difficult election, the country needed unity to solve its problems.ProxiesDefinition: Smaller groups or countries that act on behalf of a more powerful country.Sentence: Some experts believe the conflict is being fought by proxies instead of the two main powers.DemonstrationsDefinition: Public meetings or marches where people show they are for or against something.Sentence: Thousands of people joined the demonstrations in the city center to protest the new law.Look out forDefinition: To watch carefully for something or someone.Sentence: Travelers should look out for any changes in flight schedules this weekend.Gulf CountriesDefinition: Nations located around the Persian Gulf, such as Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar.Sentence: Several Gulf countries are meeting today to discuss the price of oil.Strait of HormuzDefinition: A narrow and very important waterway for shipping oil between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman.Sentence: Much of the world’s oil supply passes through the Strait of Hormuz every day.RhetoricDefinition: Language or speech that is intended to persuade people, but is sometimes not sincere.Sentence: Despite the angry rhetoric from both leaders, they are still willing to talk.Taken outDefinition: (In a news/military context) To destroy something or remove someone from power.Sentence: The general confirmed that the enemy's radar system was taken out during the mission.ViaDefinition: By way of; through.Sentence: The diplomat traveled to the capital via a private plane.CuriousDefinition: Strange, unusual, or wanting to know more about something.Sentence: It was a curious decision to close the border right before the holiday.Droning and MissilingDefinition: Attacking using drones (unmanned aircraft) and missiles.Sentence: The news reported hours of droning and missiling over the industrial zone last night.Come under fireDefinition: To be criticized or attacked (physically or with words).Sentence: The mayor has come under fire for how he spent the city's budget.Store (verb)Definition: To keep something in a safe place for future use.Sentence: The company needs a large warehouse to store all of its new equipment.

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