World News Dec 18, 2018 Flashcards
Raid
noun / verb
A surprise attack
The FBI had a raid on Osama Bin Laden.
The police raided my neighbor’s house last night.
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Official
noun
A representative of a government department
There were many government officials at the meeting.
You need to speak to an official about this issue.
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Suspected of …
verb
Thinking that someone has done something bad without proof
He is suspected of stealing.
They were suspected of organizing the attack.
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Tear Gas
noun
A gas that causes irritation to the eyes
The police fired tear gas at the protesters.
It is illegal for them to use tear gas in the city.
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Demonstration
noun
People in the streets showing their group’s feelings
There was an anti-war demonstration yesterday.
There are many Black Lives Matter demonstrations now.
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Court
noun
A judge
The court ruled that he was innocent.
We need to take this problem to court.
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Defense Spending Plan
noun
Money used by a government for their military
China has increased their defense spanding plan.
Switzerland has no defense spending plan.
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Fighter jet
noun
An airplane used for fighting
Some fighter jets woke me up this morning.
My dream is to fly in a World War II fighter jet.
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Helicopter carrier
noun
A ship housing military helicopters
Japan has many helicopter carriers in the Pacific Ocean.
North Korea bombed their helicopter carrier.
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Economic reforms
noun
Government plans to improve the economy
China has has many economic reforms.
We need some new economic reforms.
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