VOA慢速英语:In Emotional Goodbye, Obama Awards Biden America’s Highest Honor

distinction – n. quality that makes someone or something special or different

tribute – n. something said or done to show respect or affection for someone

right-hand man - expression. an important assistant or helper

pretense – n. false reason or explanation used to hide the real meaning of something

integrity – n. honesty and knowing what is morally right or wrong

decency – n. honest and moral behavior

remarkable – adj. unusual or noticeable, usually in a good way

deserve – v. to be worthy of

reciprocal – adj. way people agree to do things for each other