Vocabulary

Part One

• compulsive• linguistic• relentlessly• apprehension• ominous• bravado• caveats

compulsive

• Definition– Driven by an inner force

• Example– A compulsive eater will

have a sense of being out of control.

linguistic

• Definition– Having to do with

language

• Example– Keith is a linguistic

genius; he speaks at least eight languages.

relentlessly

• Definition– Over and over again

• Example.– Dan pursued Sue

relentlessly, asking her out everyday until she said yes. They have been married now for 10 years, so I guess his persistence paid off.

– Sponge Bob is relentlessly optimistic.

apprehension

• Definition– Fear and anxiety that

something unpleasant will happen

• Example– Jen felt apprehensive

about moving, but she knew it was necessary.

ominous

• Definition– Threatening, unfavorable

• Example– The ominous dark

clouds in the east suggested a late afternoon thunderstorm.

bravado

• Definition– Display of courage

• Example– I tried to show bravado

as I faced my greatest fear, a giant spider, but I ran away screaming.

caveats

• Definition– Rules, warnings

• Example– The attendant provided

several caveats before the roller coaster ride started, including keep hands inside the car.