exotic

/ɪɡˈzɒtɪk/adj
Middle School
1

Foreign, especially in an exciting way.

2

Non-native to the ecosystem.

3

extraterrestial, alien

4

Being or relating to an option with features that make it more complex than commonly traded options.

5

Being or relating to various wagers, such as the trifecta, that involve betting on the finishing positions of multiple competitors across one or more races.

6

Denoting or relating to any animal that is not a cat or dog, requiring specialised healthcare

7

Unsual to keep or undomesticated.

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