In this English lesson, we explore 15 important vocabulary words connected to the new deal between the United States and Ukraine involving rare earth minerals. You’ll learn the meaning of each word and how to use it in real life! This lesson is perfect for English learners who want to build their vocabulary using real news.
Words include: preferential, mend, fund, rare earth minerals, and more!
Trump and Zelensky’s Deal Could Change the World—Learn the Vocabulary Behind It!
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Preferential
: Giving special help or better treatment to someone.
: Ukraine is getting preferential treatment from the U.S. to help its economy grow.
My little brother always gets preferential treatment—he doesn’t have to clean his room like I do!
Reconstruction
: The work of fixing or rebuilding something, especially after war or damage.
: After the war, Ukraine will need a lot of help with reconstruction.
U.S. Treasury Department
: The part of the U.S. government that handles money, taxes, and spending.
: The U.S. Treasury Department will help watch how the money for Ukraine is used.
Scott Bessent
: A rich American man who wants to help rebuild Ukraine’s economy.
: Scott Bessent believes this deal with Ukraine is good for both countries.
First Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine
: The second most important government leader in Ukraine.
: The First Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine helped make this deal happen.
Commitment
: A promise to do something or help with something.
: The U.S. made a commitment to help Ukraine become stronger.
Sovereign
: Free to make its own decisions as a country.
: Ukraine is a sovereign country that chooses its own future.
Prosperous
: Rich and doing well.
: This deal could help Ukraine become a more prosperous country.
Rare Earth Minerals
: Special metals used to make phones, electric cars, and other high-tech things.
: Ukraine has rare earth minerals that many countries want.
Rare
: Not common or not easy to find.
: These minerals are rare, so they are very valuable.
Natural Resources
: Things like water, oil, or minerals that come from the earth and are useful.
: Ukraine has natural resources that can help its economy.
Mend
: To fix something that is broken.
: This deal might help mend the damage caused by the war.
Frayed
: Damaged or weak, often used to talk about relationships.
: The relationship between some countries and Ukraine was frayed, but it’s getting better.
Ensure
: To make sure something happens or is done right.
: They want to ensure the money is used to help the people of Ukraine.
Fund
: To give money for something.
: The U.S. will fund new projects in Ukraine.