desolate

/ˈdɛs.ə.lət/adj
High School
1

Deserted and devoid of inhabitants.

2

Barren and lifeless.

3

Made unfit for habitation or use because of neglect, destruction etc.

4

Dismal or dreary.

5

Sad, forlorn and hopeless.

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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

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