accost

/əˈkɔst/verb
High School
1

To approach and speak to boldly or aggressively, as with a demand or request.

2

To join side to side; to border.

3

To sail along the coast or side of.

4

To approach; to come up to.

5

To speak to first; to address; to greet.

6

To adjoin; to lie alongside.

7

To assault.

8

To solicit sexually.

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Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

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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