adjutant

/ˈæ.d͡ʒə.tənt/noun
High School
1

A lower-ranking officer who assists a higher-ranking officer with administrative affairs.

2

An assistant.

3

Either of two species of stork of the genus Leptoptilos, family Ciconiidae, native to India and Southeast Asia.

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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