chary

/ˈt͡ʃɛɹi/adj
Middle School
1

Careful, cautious, shy, wary.

2

Excessively particular or fussy about details; fastidious.

3

Not disposed to give freely; not lavish; frugal, sparing.

4

Cared for, regarded as precious; cherished.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

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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