dissemble

/dɪˈsɛmbəl/verb
Middle School
1

To disguise or conceal something.

2

To feign, dissimulate.

3

To deliberately ignore something; to pretend not to notice.

4

To falsely hide one's opinions or feelings.

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