In this lesson, you will learn the essential English vocabulary needed to understand the breaking news about Cuba's economic collapse and oil shortage. I explain difficult political terms with simple definitions and examples so you can follow this developing story with confidence.📝 Read the news more easily with this FREE news vocabulary guide: https://american-english-with-brent.kit.com/bcb3b9f6f2💙 OVER 100 BONUS ENGLISH LESSONS? Become a channel member. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCakDTg9dhhAsr3WmHyJDa-g/joinLink to Newscast: https://youtu.be/czppbgUtxDM?si=75tWNnvEOWvrp-091. HaltingDefinition: (Adjective) Stopping Example: The baby halted when they saw the dog down the street. 2. Run OutDefinition: (Phrasal Verb) To use all of something so that there is none left.Example: We need to go to the store because we have run out of milk.3. Cut OffDefinition: (Phrasal Verb) To stop the supply of something, or to stop someone from speaking.Example: The electric company will cut off our power if we don't pay the bill.4. Humanitarian AidDefinition: (Noun) Help (like food, water, or medicine) given to people in trouble or danger.Example: The country sent humanitarian aid to the victims of the earthquake.5. EssentialDefinition: (Adjective) Completely necessary; very important.Example: Water is essential for life; we cannot live without it.6. ExporterDefinition: (Noun) A person, company, or country that sells goods to another country.Example: Brazil is a major exporter of coffee to the rest of the world.7. EscalatingDefinition: (Adjective/Verb) Becoming worse, higher, or more serious very quickly.Example: The argument is escalating, so we should leave before a fight starts.8. CrisisDefinition: (Noun) A time of great danger, difficulty, or confusion.Example: The economic crisis meant that many people lost their jobs.9. ContributorDefinition: (Noun) A person who gives something (like money or ideas) to help achieve a result.Example: She is a regular contributor to the school magazine and writes articles every month.10. AnalystDefinition: (Noun) Someone whose job is to study or examine something in detail.Example: The financial analyst said that the company is doing very well this year.11. More PerspectiveDefinition: (Phrase) A better or clearer way of looking at a situation to understand it.Example: Traveling gives you more perspective on how other people live.12. LoomingDefinition: (Adjective) Something bad or difficult that is about to happen soon.Example: The students were worried about the looming deadline for their big project.13. Keep the Lights OnDefinition: (Idiom) To have just enough money to continue operating or living (often used for businesses).Example: The shop isn't making a big profit, but they are making enough to keep the lights on.14. On the Rocks (danger)Definition: (Idiom) Likely to fail or having serious problems.Example: Their marriage has been on the rocks for a long time, and they might get divorced.15. On the Rocks (alcohol)Definition: (Idiom) Served in a glass with ice cubes.Example: He ordered a whiskey on the rocks at the bar.16. On the RopesDefinition: (Idiom) Being close to defeat or giving up; in a very bad situation.Example: The team was on the ropes near the end of the game, but they managed to win.17. SocietyDefinition: (Noun) A large group of people living together in an organized way.Example: Education is very important for a healthy and successful society.18. Tap IntoDefinition: (Phrasal Verb) To use or get something valuable from a source (like energy, money, or knowledge).Example: The company wants to tap into the new market of young buyers.