abject

/ˈæbd͡ʒɛkt/adj
High School
1

Existing in or sunk to a low condition, position, or state; contemptible, despicable, miserable.

2

Complete; downright; utter.

3

Lower than nearby areas; low-lying.

4

Of a person: cast down in hope or spirit; showing utter helplessness, hopelessness, or resignation; also, grovelling; ingratiating; servile.

5

Marginalized as deviant.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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