corrupt

/kəˈɹʌpt/adj
Middle School
1

Willing to act dishonestly for personal gain; accepting bribes.

2

In a depraved state; debased; perverted; morally degenerate; weak in morals.

3

Abounding in errors; not genuine or correct; in an invalid state.

4

In a putrid state; spoiled; tainted; vitiated; unsound.

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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”)

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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