American English With Brent

BREAKING: Trump Targeted Again! Gunman Enters Trump's Florida Home


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Stay up to date with the latest global headlines while expanding your news-related vocabulary in this interactive English lesson. Today, we dive into a breaking report regarding a security incident at Mar-a-Lago to define consequential terms like "consequential" in a real-world context.🛑 Change the way you read the news in English with this FREE news vocabulary guide: https://american-english-with-brent.kit.com/bcb3b9f6f2💙 OVER 100 BONUS ENGLISH LESSONS? Become a channel member. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCakDTg9dhhAsr3WmHyJDa-g/joinThe Original Newscast: https://youtu.be/jOpnJDIgpWQ?si=F-fCOk9E5mUNwofS1. Consequential * Definition: Very important; having big results. * Example: The president made a consequential decision that changed the country.2. Mar-a-Lago * Definition: A famous club and home in Florida owned by Donald Trump. * Example: The news reported that the meeting happened at Mar-a-Lago.3. Security breach * Definition: When someone breaks into a safe or protected place. * Example: The bank had a security breach when a hacker stole customer passwords.4. Perimeter * Definition: The outside edge or border of a place. * Example: The police put a fence around the perimeter of the building.5. Deputy * Definition: A police officer who assists the main leader (the sheriff). * Example: The sheriff asked his deputy to help look for the missing car.6. Secret Service * Definition: A special US police group that protects the president. * Example: The Secret Service walked next to the president's car to keep him safe.7. Opened Fire * Definition: Started shooting a gun. * Example: The soldiers opened fire when the enemy came too close.8. Affected * Definition: Changed or influenced by something. * Example: The heavy rain affected our travel plans, so we stayed home.9. Contemplating * Definition: Thinking deeply about something. * Example: She is contemplating moving to a new city for her new job.10. Mortality * Definition: The fact that all humans must eventually die. * Example: Surviving a dangerous car crash made him think about his own mortality.11. Honoring * Definition: Showing great respect for someone. * Example: The school is honoring the brave teachers at a special dinner tonight.12. Laken Riley * Definition: A person who was recently in the American news. * Example: The news reporter talked about the tragic story of Laken Riley.13. Gunning For Me * Definition: Trying to attack, defeat, or cause trouble for someone. * Example: He felt like his boss was gunning for him after he made a big mistake.14. Apparently * Definition: It seems to be true, based on what we see or hear. * Example: Apparently, it is going to snow tomorrow, so we should buy warm coats.15. Confronted * Definition: Faced someone directly to argue or ask a hard question. * Example: The teacher confronted the student about cheating on the math test.16. Gas Can * Definition: A container used to carry car fuel. * Example: We ran out of fuel, so we walked to the gas station with a gas can.17. Put Down (Drop) * Definition: To stop holding something and place it on a surface. * Example: The police officer told the man to put down the knife.18. Domestic * Definition: Happening inside your own country, or inside the home. * Example: The airport has a separate building for domestic flights within the United States.19. State of the Union * Definition: A big yearly speech given by the US President. * Example: Many families watch the State of the Union speech on television.20. Loaded Gun * Definition: A gun that has bullets inside and is ready to shoot. * Example: You should always treat a weapon as if it is a loaded gun.

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