VOA慢速英语:State Department Directives Describe New Steps for US Visas

applicant – n. someone who formally asks for something (such as a job or admission to a college); someone who applies for something

qualify – v. to have the right to do, have or be a part of something

vet – v. to investigate (someone) thoroughly to see if they should be approved or accepted for a job

license – n. freedom to act however you want to (usually followed by to + verb)

pretext – n. a reason that you give to hide your real reason for doing something

implication – n. a possible future effect or result (usually plural)

backlog – n. a large number of jobs that are waiting to be finished

database – n. a collection of pieces of information that is organized and used on a computer

verify – v. to prove, show, find out or state that (something) is true or correct

issue – v. to give (something) to someone in an official way