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admire - v. to feel respect or approval for

application - n. a formal and usually written request for something (such as a job, admission to a school, a loan, etc.)

constructive - adj. helping to develop or improve something

controversial - adj. relating to or causing much discussion, disagreement, or argument

discourse - n. the use of words to exchange thoughts and ideas

disrupt - v. to cause (something) to be unable to continue in the normal way

encourage - v. to make (someone) more determined, hopeful, or confident

engage - v. to get and keep (someone's attention, interest, etc.)

perspective - n. a way of thinking about and understanding something (such as a particular issue or life in general)

mobilize - v. to bring (people) together for action