conquer
/ˈkɒŋkə/verb
Middle School
1
To defeat in combat; to subjugate.
2
To acquire by force of arms, win in war; to become ruler of; to subjugate.
3
To overcome an abstract obstacle.
4
To gain, win, or obtain by effort.
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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