Vocab weeks 15-16

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indiscriminate
choosing at random without careful selection
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eloquence
fluent or persuasive speaking or writing
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apex
the highest point
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frivolous
of little importance, not worthy of serious attention; not meant seriously
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malleable
capable of being shaped
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notoriety
the state of being known for some unfavorable act or quality
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conventional
in line with accepted ideas or standards; trite
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complacent
self-satisfied
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ubiquitous
present or existing everywhere
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substantiate
to establish by evidence, prove
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indiscriminate
They participated in the __________ slaughter of countless innocent victims.
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eloquence
The senator's __________ is well known.
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apex
He was at the __________ of his career.
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frivolous
I do not raise that in any __________ spirit, but it seems to me to be somewhat important.
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malleable
She was young enough to be __________.
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notoriety
He achieved instant fame and __________ with the release of his film.
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conventional
Most of her books are __________ detective stories.
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complacent
The strong economy has made people __________.
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ubiquitous
Computers are becoming increasingly __________.
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substantiate
We have evidence to __________ the allegations against him.