deposition

/ˌdɛp.əˈzɪʃ.ən/noun
High School
1

The removal of someone from office.

2

The act of depositing material, especially by a natural process; the resultant deposit.

3

The production of a thin film of material onto an existing surface.

4

The process of taking sworn testimony out of court; the testimony so taken.

5

The formation of snow or frost directly from water vapor.

6

The transformation of a gas into a solid without an intermediate liquid phase (reverse of sublimation)

7

The formal placement of relics in a church or shrine, and the feast day commemorating it.

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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