VOA慢速英语:US Presidential Candidates Prepare to Take Office

transition – n. a change from one state or condition to another

interview – v. to question or talk with (someone) in order to get information or learn about that person

academic – adj. of or relating to schools and education

vulnerable – adj. open to attack, harm or damage

opportunity – n. chance; an amount of time or a situation in which something can be done

mischief – n. a playful desire to cause trouble; behavior or activity that is annoying but that is not meant to cause serious harm or damage