embargo

/ɪmˈbɑɹɡoʊ/noun
High School
1

An order by the government prohibiting ships from leaving port.

2

A ban on trade with another country.

3

A temporary ban on making certain information public.

4

A heavy burden or severe constraint on action or expenditure.

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blockade

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Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

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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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Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

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Consonance

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