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EPISODE · Apr 17, 2026 · 16 MIN

Trump Thinks He’s WHO?! The Shocking Vocabulary You Need Today

from American English With Brent · host Brent

✅ 50% OFF the Breaking News Decoder Course https://brent-watson-s-school.teachable.com/l/pdp/the-breaking-news-decoder?coupon_code=LAUNCH50💙 OVER 100 BONUS ENGLISH LESSONS? Become a channel member. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCakDTg9dhhAsr3WmHyJDa-g/join🛑 Change the way you read the news in English with this FREE news vocabulary guide: https://american-english-with-brent.kit.com/bcb3b9f6f2📺 Link to Newscast: https://youtu.be/ME9BTk2TFLg?si=pdvfvAaaz7L1SGhWVocabulary ListObviousDefinition: Easy to see or understand; clear.Sentence: It was obvious that he was happy because he had a giant smile on his face.MisstepDefinition: A mistake or an error in judgment, especially in a social situation.Sentence: Forgetting his boss's name was a major misstep during the dinner party.A Clap BackDefinition: A quick, sharp, and usually funny reply to someone who insulted you.Sentence: When the critic called his art "boring," the artist posted a clever clap back on his website.Pope LeoDefinition: The current leader of the Roman Catholic Church (Pope Leo XIV), who is the first American-born Pope.Sentence: Many people are following Pope Leo’s current 11-day trip through Africa to promote peace.Tick Tock (clock sound)Definition: The rhythmic sound a traditional clock makes as the seconds pass.Sentence: In the silent room, the only thing I could hear was the tick tock of the clock.AbsurdDefinition: Completely ridiculous or not making any sense.Sentence: It is absurd to wear a heavy winter coat when the temperature is 30°C.OffensiveDefinition: Something that is rude and likely to upset or hurt someone’s feelings.Sentence: She found his jokes about her home country very offensive.MemeDefinition: A funny image or video that people share quickly with each other on the internet.Sentence: I saw a hilarious meme about how difficult it is to wake up on Monday mornings.DemonDefinition: An evil spirit or a supernatural being that is considered harmful.Sentence: In many traditional stories, a demon is the character that tries to cause trouble for the hero.PurportingDefinition: Claiming to be something or doing something, often when it is not true.Sentence: He is purporting to be an expert on taxes, but he has never worked in finance.BlasphemousDefinition: Showing great disrespect toward God or something that people consider holy.Sentence: Some people thought the movie was blasphemous because it made fun of religious traditions.SacredDefinition: Extremely important and deserving great respect because it is connected to a religion.Sentence: In many cultures, a temple is a sacred place where people go to pray in peace.EntitiesDefinition: Things that exist independently; often used to describe spirits or organizations.Sentence: The scientist studied different biological entities found in the deep ocean.ContemptDefinition: A strong feeling that someone or something does not deserve any respect.Sentence: He felt contempt for the person who lied to him about the contract.DefianceDefinition: Refusing to obey someone or challenging a rule openly.Sentence: In an act of defiance, the workers refused to go back to the office until they got a raise.HolyDefinition: Connected to God or a religion; pure and good.Sentence: Jerusalem is considered a holy city by many different religions.HoleyDefinition: Full of holes (usually used for clothes or objects).Sentence: I need to buy new socks because my favorite ones are now very holey.MockingDefinition: Making fun of someone in an unkind way, often by mimicking them.Sentence: The children were mocking the teacher behind her back by imitating her voice.SlanderingDefinition: Saying false and mean things about a person to ruin their reputation.Sentence: The actor sued the magazine for slandering him with a fake story.

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