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Breaking News: 3 Hostages Freed by Hamas – English Vocabulary Lesson
If you like learning about the current news and improving your English for your next English conversation, this English lesson is for you. While watching 3 hostages that were held by Hamas being returned to their families, you will learn English phrasal verbs, English idioms,, and other advanced English vocabulary that can really stump English learners.
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3 Hostages Returned
1. Dramatic: Very exciting or full of action.
• : The release of the hostages was a dramatic moment for their families.
• : The movie had a dramatic ending that surprised everyone.
2. Mother’s arms: The act of a mother holding her child closely.
• : After being freed, the child ran into his mother’s arms.
• : The baby slept peacefully in his mother’s arms.
3. Captivity: The state of being kept as a prisoner.
• : The hostages were in captivity for over a year.
• : The bird was released after months of captivity.
4. Triggered: Started or caused something to happen.
• : The agreement triggered the release of the hostages.
• : The loud noise triggered the car alarm.
5. Humanitarian crisis: A serious situation where many people suffer due to lack of basic needs.
• : The conflict led to a humanitarian crisis in the region.
• : The earthquake caused a humanitarian crisis, leaving many without homes.
6. Tentative: Not certain or fixed; may change later.
• : They reached a tentative agreement to stop fighting.
• : We made tentative plans to meet next week.
7. Truce: An agreement to stop fighting for a time.
• : The two sides agreed to a truce to allow for negotiations.
• : The siblings called a truce and stopped arguing.
8. Out in force: Present in large numbers.
• : Supporters were out in force to welcome the released hostages.
• : Fans came out in force to see the concert.
9. Militant: A person who uses strong or violent actions for a cause.
• : The hostages were taken by militants during the conflict.
• : The militants organized a protest in the city.
10. Designated intermediary: A person chosen to communicate between two groups.
• : A designated intermediary helped negotiate the hostage release.
• : The teacher acted as a designated intermediary between the students and the principal.
11. Convoy: A group of vehicles traveling together for protection.
• : The hostages were transported in a convoy to safety.
• : The president’s convoy moved through the city streets.
12. Parading: Walking or moving around to show something off.
• : The militants were parading their weapons in the streets.
• : The children were parading in their costumes during the festival.
13. Have on hand: To have something available or ready.
• : The medical team was on hand to assist the released hostages.
• : We should have extra supplies on hand for the trip.
14. Embrace: To hug someone warmly.
• : Families embraced their loved ones after the release.
• : The friends embraced after not seeing each other for years.
15. Veterinary: Related to animal health and care.
• : The convoy included veterinary services for animals affected by the conflict.
• : She took her dog to the veterinary clinic for a check-up.
16. Kibbutz: A community in Israel where people live and work together, often on a farm.
• : Some hostages were taken from a kibbutz near the border.
• : They visited a kibbutz to learn about communal living.
17. Watch it all unfold: To see events happen step by step.
• : The world watched it all unfold on the news.
• : We sat back and watched it all unfold during the play.
18. Flowed in: Came in steadily or continuously.
• : Aid flowed
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If you like learning about the current news and improving your English for your next English conversation, this English lesson is for you. While watching 3 hostages that were held by Hamas being returned to their families, you will learn English phrasal verbs, English idioms,, and other advanced English vocabulary that can really stump English learners.
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📘 The Book I'm Currently Reading: https://amzn.to/3Atd0JU
*As an Amazon affiliate, I may earn money if you click.
3 Hostages Returned
1. Dramatic: Very exciting or full of action.
• : The release of the hostages was a dramatic moment for their families.
• : The movie had a dramatic ending that surprised everyone.
2. Mother’s arms: The act of a mother holding her child closely.
• : After being freed, the child ran into his mother’s arms.
• : The baby slept peacefully in his mother’s arms.
3. Captivity: The state of being kept as a prisoner.
• : The hostages were in captivity for over a year.
• : The bird was released after months of captivity.
4. Triggered: Started or caused something to happen.
• : The agreement triggered the release of the hostages.
• : The loud noise triggered the car alarm.
5. Humanitarian crisis: A serious situation where many people suffer due to lack of basic needs.
• : The conflict led to a humanitarian crisis in the region.
• : The earthquake caused a humanitarian crisis, leaving many without homes.
6. Tentative: Not certain or fixed; may change later.
• : They reached a tentative agreement to stop fighting.
• : We made tentative plans to meet next week.
7. Truce: An agreement to stop fighting for a time.
• : The two sides agreed to a truce to allow for negotiations.
• : The siblings called a truce and stopped arguing.
8. Out in force: Present in large numbers.
• : Supporters were out in force to welcome the released hostages.
• : Fans came out in force to see the concert.
9. Militant: A person who uses strong or violent actions for a cause.
• : The hostages were taken by militants during the conflict.
• : The militants organized a protest in the city.
10. Designated intermediary: A person chosen to communicate between two groups.
• : A designated intermediary helped negotiate the hostage release.
• : The teacher acted as a designated intermediary between the students and the principal.
11. Convoy: A group of vehicles traveling together for protection.
• : The hostages were transported in a convoy to safety.
• : The president’s convoy moved through the city streets.
12. Parading: Walking or moving around to show something off.
• : The militants were parading their weapons in the streets.
• : The children were parading in their costumes during the festival.
13. Have on hand: To have something available or ready.
• : The medical team was on hand to assist the released hostages.
• : We should have extra supplies on hand for the trip.
14. Embrace: To hug someone warmly.
• : Families embraced their loved ones after the release.
• : The friends embraced after not seeing each other for years.
15. Veterinary: Related to animal health and care.
• : The convoy included veterinary services for animals affected by the conflict.
• : She took her dog to the veterinary clinic for a check-up.
16. Kibbutz: A community in Israel where people live and work together, often on a farm.
• : Some hostages were taken from a kibbutz near the border.
• : They visited a kibbutz to learn about communal living.
17. Watch it all unfold: To see events happen step by step.
• : The world watched it all unfold on the news.
• : We sat back and watched it all unfold during the play.
18. Flowed in: Came in steadily or continuously.
• : Aid flowed
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