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66. What is Wrong with Israel’s Politics? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Season 1 Episode 66
What is wrong with Israel’s politics? In the last two years, they have had four different elections. Each time no leader has been able to form a government, and no political parties have been willing to work together. Despite an election being held only a few weeks ago in March, it is already a possibility that a new election will need to be held in the summer. Let’s discuss some of the problems in Israeli politics, as well as practice using advanced political vocabulary!
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Informed (adj) - having a lot of knowledge or information about something
I will keep you informed about my decision
Coalition (n) - the joining together of different political parties or groups for a particular purpose, usually for a limited time, or a government that is formed in this way
By forming a coalition, the rebels and the oppositions parties defeated the government
Short-lived (adj) - lasting only for a brief time
I had a few relationships at college, most of which were fairly short-lived
To convert (v) - to cause something to change in form or character
Could we convert the bedroom to an office
Threshold (n) - the level or point at which something starts to happen
He earns £200 a month, which is way below the threshold for paying tax
To fall out (phrasal v) - to argue with someone and stop being friendly with them
He left home after falling out with his parents
Allegation (n) - a statement, made without giving proof, that someone has done something wrong or illegal
The allegations of corruption were not true
Autocratic (adj) - demanding that people obey completely, without asking or caring about anyone else's opinions
The president resigned after 30 years of autocratic rule
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