easement

/ˈiːzm(ə)nt/noun
Middle School
1

An interest in land which grants the legal right to use another person's real property (real estate), generally in order to cross a part of the property or to gain access to something on the property (right of way).

2

An element such as a baseboard, handrail, etc., that is curved instead of abruptly changing direction.

3

Easing; relief; assistance; support.

4

The act of relieving oneself: defecating or urinating.

5

Transition spiral curve track between a straight or tangent track and a circular curved track of a certain radius or selected radius.

6

Gratification.

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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