engross

/ɪnˈɡɹəʊs/verb
Middle School
1

To write (a document) in large, aesthetic, and legible lettering; to make a finalized copy of.

2

To buy up wholesale, especially to buy the whole supply of (a commodity etc.).

3

To monopolize; to concentrate (something) in the single possession of someone, especially unfairly.

4

To completely engage the attention of; to involve.

5

To thicken; to condense.

6

To make gross, thick, or large; to thicken; to increase in bulk or quantity.

7

To amass.

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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