Thinking in English 66. What is Wrong with Israel’s Politics? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
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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