VOA慢速英语:Trump's Son-in-Law Denies Collusion with Russia

collude - v. to work with others secretly especially in order to do something illegal or dishonest

transparent - adj. honest and open

ridicule - v. the act of making fun of someone or something in a cruel or harsh way

contacts - n. people you know or meet with

transition - n. the putting together a government after a candidate wins an election but before he/she takes office

impactful - adj. having a big effect

beleaguered - adj. a person facing constant or repeated trouble or problems