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Jun 27
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U.S. Bombs Iran! — These 25 English Term...

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In this English lesson, you’ll learn 25 powerful vocabulary words from breaking news about the United States bombing Iran’s underground nuclear sites. We’ll explain each word with a simple and two example sentences—one from the news story and one from everyday life—to help you understand and use them with confidence.✅ Do you want to be my student? https://brentspeak.as.me/ Use Code 10OFF for 10% off a class💙 OVER 100 BONUS ENGLISH LESSONS? Become a channel member. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCakDTg9dhhAsr3WmHyJDa-g/join🚀 Even more English. My other channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AmericanEnglishBrent21. Extraordinary: Very unusual or specialThe U.S. took extraordinary steps by using powerful bombs on Iran.Winning the school lottery was an extraordinary moment for her.2. All Eyes Were On: Everyone was watching something :All eyes were on the sky as B-2 bombers flew toward Iran.All eyes were on him when he walked into class late.3. B-2 Bombers: U.S. military airplanes that fly quietly and carry bombsThe U.S. used B-2 bombers to hit Iran’s nuclear site.I saw a toy model of a B-2 Bomber at the museum.4. Ordinance Penetrators: Bombs that can break through strong wallsThe U.S. used ordinance penetrators to destroy underground targets in Iran.A jackhammer works like an Ordinance Penetrator on concrete sidewalks.5. Massive: Very large or heavy :The bombs dropped were massive and shook the ground.They moved a massive couch into the living room.6. Obliterated: Completely destroyedThe military obliterated Iran’s underground nuclear site.The storm obliterated the old fence in our backyard.7. My Sources: People or information I trustMy sources say the attack was planned for weeks.My sources told me the test will be next Friday.8. Ventilation: A way for fresh air to move into a spaceThe bomb blocked the tunnel’s ventilation system.I opened the window for better ventilation while cooking.9. Shafts: Narrow, deep openings or tunnelsThe missiles collapsed the underground shafts.The elevator goes down a deep shaft in the building.10. MOP Bombs: Very big bombs that break into deep bunkersMOP Bombs were used to reach hidden areas in Iran.We watched a video about how MOP Bombs work in science class.11. Whiteman Air Force Base: A U.S. base where B-2 bombers are kept in Missouri :The jets flew from Whiteman Air Force Base to Iran.My cousin works at Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri.12. Refueled: Got more fuelThe bombers were refueled in midair during the mission.We had to refuel the car on the way to Boston.13. Soil: The dirt on the groundThe bomb left a deep hole in the soil.I planted flowers in the soft soil outside.14. Exposed: Left open or not coveredThe explosion exposed Iran’s secret tunnels.My arms were exposed to the sun, and I got sunburn.15. Radius: The distance from the center to the edgeThe radius of the blast was about 5 miles.We searched for restaurants within a 2-mile radius.16. Fortified: Made strong and protected :Iran’s nuclear site was heavily fortified.The school was fortified with metal doors and security cameras.17. Tomahawk Missiles: Long-range missiles that fly fast and lowThe U.S. launched tomahawk missiles from submarines.We watched a video about Tomahawk Missiles in history class.18. Submarine: A ship that travels under the water :A submarine helped launch the attack on Iran.My brother built a toy Submarine in science class.19. Ohio-Class: A type of very large U.S. submarineAn Ohio-class submarine was used in the bombing mission.The navy showed a photo of an Ohio-Class vessel.20. Converted: Changed from one thing to anotherThe submarine was converted to carry missiles.We converted the garage into a playroom.

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