202. Why Did Jacinda Ardern Resign as Prime Minister of New Zealand? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
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Jacinda Ardern, the well-known Prime Minister of New Zealand, has resigned after five years in the job. From mass shootings and Covid-19, to having a baby in office, Ardern dealt with many issues and became popular around the world. Today, let’s discuss why Ardern resigned as Prime Minister while learning some new vocabulary.
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Vocabulary
- **Anti-vax (adj) - **Opposing or refusing vaccination. *Many anti-vax activists believe that vaccinations are dangerous *
- **Progressive (adj) - **Favouring or advocating progress, change, improvement, or reform, especially social or political reform. *The progressive movement has been pushing for greater social and economic equality *
- **Deputy (n) - **A person appointed or elected to act as the substitute or representative of another. *The deputy mayor will be in charge while the mayor is away on vacation. *
- **To criticise (v) - **To express disapproval of; to find fault with; to judge adversely; to censure. *The critics were quick to criticise the new play for its lack of depth *
- **Empathy (n) **- The ability to understand and share the feelings of another. *The therapist showed empathy towards her patient who was going through a difficult time *
- **To applaud (v) - **showing approval, praise or admiration through actions or words. *She was applauded for her response to the crisis, as many felt she handled it with grace and poise *
- **Handling (n) - **The action of managing or dealing with something or someone. *The handling of the crisis by the government was criticized by many experts. *
- **Enough in the tank (phrase) - **Sufficient amount of energy or resources to complete a task or maintain a particular level of performance. *I'm feeling good today, I think I've got enough in the tank to run this marathon *
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