Select the verb meaning to undermine the power and authority of an established system:
Clandestine foreign intelligence agencies attempted to ________ the democratic electoral process by disseminating deepfake propaganda.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. subvert
Answer: subvert. Why not the others: 'divert' means to redirect or distract; 'invert' means to turn upside down or reverse position; 'convert' means to change form or character.
- Step 1: Analyze the intended meaning: corrupting and undermining the legitimacy of an established democratic system from within or below.
- Step 2: 'Sub-' (under) + 'vertere' (to turn) forms 'subvert' (to undermine the power and authority of an established system or institution).
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