congress
/ˈkɑŋɡɹəs/noun
Middle School
1
A formal gathering or assembly of persons; a conference held to discuss or decide on a specific question.
2
A legislative body of a state, originally the bicameral legislature of the United States of America.
3
An association, especially one consisting of other associations or representatives of interest groups.
4
Coitus: sexual intercourse.
5
A coming together of two or more people; a meeting.
6
A group of baboons; the collective noun for baboons.
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
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