arrant

/ˈæɹ(ə)nt/adj
Middle School
1

Complete; downright; utter.

2

Very bad; despicable.

3

Obsolete form of errant (“roving around; wandering”).

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Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

sarant

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”)

aaaabaabcabdabeaboabsabtabuaca

Assonance

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

abtabuacaackactaddadsadzaftahn

Consonance

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

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