cure

/kjɔː(r)/noun
Middle School
1

A method, device or medication that restores good health.

2

An act of healing or state of being healed; restoration to health after a disease, or to soundness after injury.

3

A solution to a problem.

4

A process of preservation, as by smoking.

5

Cured fish.

6

A process of solidification or gelling.

7

A process whereby a material is caused to form permanent molecular linkages by exposure to chemicals, heat, pressure or weathering.

8

Care, heed, or attention.

9

Spiritual charge; care of soul; the office of a parish priest or of a curate.

10

That which is committed to the charge of a parish priest or of a curate.

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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