This document defines and provides examples for 16 vocabulary words: compulsive, linguistic, relentlessly, apprehension, ominous, bravado, caveats, intently, tendency, attentive, hostile, consumption, fortified, aspect, deterioration, and precise. Each word is defined and an example sentence using the word is given. The document is organized into two parts, with 8 words defined in each part.

1. Vocabulary

2. Part One compulsive linguistic relentlessly apprehension ominous bravado caveats

3. compulsive Definition Driven by an inner force Example A compulsive eater will have a sense of being out of control.

4. linguistic Definition Having to do with language Example Keith is a linguistic genius; he speaks at least eight languages.

5. 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.

6. apprehension Definition Fear and anxiety that something unpleasant will happen Example Jen felt apprehensive about moving, but she knew it was necessary.

7. ominous Definition Threatening, unfavorable Example The ominous dark clouds in the east suggested a late afternoon thunderstorm.

8. 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.

9. caveats Definition Rules, warnings Example The attendant provided several caveats before the roller coaster ride started, including keep hands inside the car.

10. Part Two intently tendency attentive hostile consumption fortified aspect deterioration enhance precise

11. intently Definition Earnestly, with focus Example The student listened intently to the teacher.

12. tendency Definition an inclination, bent, or predisposition to something Example Monica has a tendency to talk too much when she is nervous.

13. attentive Definition thoughtful of others; considerate; polite; courteous Example The nurse was very attentive toward her patients.

14. hostile Definition opposed in feeling, action, or character; antagonistic Of or pertaining to an enemy Example Carrie could no longer work in such a hostile work environment

15. consumption Definition the act of consuming, as by use, decay, or destruction. Example The consumption of healthy food will help you live a longer life.

16. fortified Definition Protected or guarded Example Early colonists had to fortify their settlements.

17. aspect Definition part; feature; phase Example One aspect of teaching that I love is helping students. One aspect of the wedding planning is choosing a cake.

18. deterioration Definition The act or process of breaking down, decomposing, or decaying. Example Many bridges are decomposing and need to be fixed.

19. enhance Definition to raise to a higher degree; intensify; magnify Example The program helped me enhance my photographs.

20. precise Definition Exact or on target Example There is no precise method of measuring intelligence.