Learn the essential English news vocabulary you need to understand the latest headlines about Iran’s new leader. This lesson is perfect for intermediate learners who want to improve their fluency and follow world news with confidence.🛑 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/joinLink to News Clip: https://youtu.be/3Thu4w-8Fb4?si=ylfKdiVj_W1XhMC31. The Ayatollah * Definition: A high-ranking religious leader in Shia Islam. * Sentence: The Ayatollah is a very influential figure in the country’s government.2. State Funeral * Definition: A public ceremony to honor a high-ranking official after they die. * Sentence: Thousands of people gathered in the capital for the president's state funeral.3. Postponed * Definition: Delayed; moved to a later time or date. * Sentence: The meeting was postponed until next week because the manager was sick.4. Clerics * Definition: Religious leaders or members of the clergy. * Sentence: The council of clerics met to discuss the new religious laws.5. Successor * Definition: A person who takes over a job or position from someone else. * Sentence: The company is looking for a successor to the retiring CEO.6. 1979 Revolution * Definition: A major political change in Iran that replaced the monarchy with an Islamic republic. * Sentence: The 1979 Revolution completely changed the political landscape of the Middle East.7. Hereditary * Definition: Passed down from parent to child (like a title, money, or a medical condition). * Sentence: In a monarchy, the power is usually hereditary.8. Corps * Definition: A specialized group of people working together for a specific purpose. * Sentence: He joined the medical corps to help people during the natural disaster.9. Elite * Definition: The best, most powerful, or highest-ranking group in a society. * Sentence: Only the elite athletes are invited to compete in the Olympic Games.10. It was sidelined * Definition: To be pushed to the side or ignored; made less important. * Sentence: His suggestion was sidelined because the team wanted to focus on a different project.11. Prominent * Definition: Famous, important, or very easy to see. * Sentence: She is a prominent lawyer who has won many famous cases.12. Dynasty (Dynastic) * Definition: A series of rulers or powerful people from the same family. * Sentence: The Ming Dynasty ruled China for nearly 300 years.13. It’s a big deal * Definition: (Idiom) Something that is very important or significant. * Sentence: Getting a promotion is a big deal for her career.14. A lot at stake * Definition: (Idiom) A situation where there is a lot to win or lose. * Sentence: With the economy struggling, there is a lot at stake in this election.15. Interprets * Definition: To explain the meaning of something or translate it. * Sentence: A judge interprets the law to make a fair decision.16. Adversary * Definition: An opponent or enemy in a fight or competition. * Sentence: The two countries have been political adversaries for decades.17. Follow in his footsteps * Definition: (Idiom) To do the same thing as someone who came before you. * Sentence: She decided to follow in her father's footsteps and become a doctor.18. Pope * Definition: The leader of the Roman Catholic Church. * Sentence: The Pope lives in Vatican City and travels the world to meet followers.19. Revered * Definition: Deeply respected or admired. * Sentence: The late activist is revered for his work in human rights.