174. Why Are Iranian Women Burning Their Hijabs? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

Sep 26, 2022

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Women in Iran have taken to the streets, leading protests, burning their head scarves, and clashed with police. Today, let’s discuss why Iranian women are burning their hijabs and protesting against their government.

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Vocabulary List

Morality (n) – a personal or social set of standards for good or bad behaviour and character

Technology’s morality is determined by its political or social use

Hijab (n) – the head covering that some Muslim women wear when they are outside

Iranian law requires women to wear a hijab while in public

To spark (v) – to cause the start of something

The visit of the Donald Trump sparked mass demonstrations

Unrest (n) – disagreements or fighting between different groups of people

It is feared that the civil unrest in that country could lead to war

Zealot (n) – a person who has very strong opinions about something, and tries to make other people have them too

He is a religious zealot

To detain (v) – to force someone to officially stay in a place

A suspect has been detained by the police for questioning

Outage (n) – a period when a service, such as electricity, is not available

The radio news reported power outages affecting 50 homes

Decisively (adv) – quickly, effectivley, and confidently

If they had acted more decisively, they could have saved him

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174. Why Are Iranian Women Burning Their Hijabs? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

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