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To organize or encourage people to take action, often for a political or social purpose.

mobilize

100

To prevent something bad or dangerous from happening.

avert

100

To persuade someone not to do something.

dissuade

100

The possibility that something can realistically be achieved or implemented.

feasability

200

To weaken something gradually or indirectly, such as an institution, policy, or principle.

undermine

200

Opposed to or failing to support liberal democratic principles such as individual rights and political freedoms.

illiberal

200

Gradually weakened so that something retains its outward structure but loses much of its effectiveness or substance.

hollowed out

200

Describing circumstances that do not meet an ideal or preferred standard.

non-deal

300

A condition or requirement that must be accepted or satisfied.

stipulation

300

A strong negative reaction to a policy, development, or social change.

backlash

300

To deliberately exclude someone or a group from participation or acceptance.

ostracize

300

Relating to the idea that people have responsibilities and rights beyond the boundaries of individual nations.

cosmopolitan

400

Acceptable or tolerable, especially when discussing a difficult or undesirable choice.

palatable

400

Continuing for a long time, especially longer than expected or desirable.

protracted

400

Increasing in power, influence, or importance.

ascendant

400

To determine or control something, often in a forceful or authoritative way.

dictate

500

Particularly noticeable, important, or prominent in a particular situation or discussion.

salient

500

Allowing considerable freedom or relatively few restrictions.

permissive

500

In a way that leaves no possibility of doubt or multiple interpretations.

unambiguously

500

So unacceptable or difficult that it cannot reasonably be accepted or endured.

intolerable