condor

/ˈkɒndɔː(ɹ)/noun
High School
1

Either of two New World vultures, Vultur gryphus of the Andes or Gymnogyps californianus, a nearly extinct vulture of the mountains of California.

2

A gold coin of some South American countries bearing the figure of one of these vultures.

3

An Argentinian short range ballistic missile.

4

The completion of a hole four strokes under par (a quadruple birdie, triple eagle, or double albatross).

5

A combination of four options of the same type at four strike prices, giving limited profit and limited risk.

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