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Unit 38: I can understand news headlines


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arms
Weapon, especially those used by the armed forces
deal
An agreement
probe
An investigation into sth
plea
An urgent and emotional request
Kidnapper
A person who takes sb away illegally and keeps them as a prisoner in order to get money
ordeal
A difficult and unpleasant experience
senate
One of the two groups of elected politicians
Urge sth
Forcefully recommend sth
bid
An attempt
Oust(sb out of sth)
Force sb out of a job or position
chief
One of the most important people in a company or an organization
Minister
A senior member of a government
Vow
Make a formal and serious promise to do sth
blast
An explosion
Wreck sth
Destroy or badly damage sth
boost
A thing that helps or encourages sth
Go-ahead
A formal permission to do sth
scheme
An official plan
Cease
Stop happening or existing
Curb sth
Limit or control sth
Riddle
A mystery often a problem that is difficult to solve
Clear sb (of sth)
Prove that sb is innocent of doing sth wrong
Blow
Bad news
Alert
A warning
On the brink
Close to happening
Rule sth out
Reject the responsibility of sth
Gem
Jewelry