accountability

/əˌkaʊn.təˈbɪl.ə.ti/noun
High School
1

The state of being accountable; liability to be called on to render an account or give an explanation; liability to be held responsible or answerable for something.

2

An open determination of one's responsibility for something and imposition of consequences.

3

An acceptance of good faith of one's responsibility for something and of its consequences.

4

The obligation imposed by law or regulation on an officer or other person for keeping an accurate record of property, documents, or funds.

Thesaurus

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