extortionate
/ɛkˈstɔːʃənət/adj
High School
1
Of, related to, or typifying extortion (“the practice of obtaining money or other property by the use of force or threats”).
2
Greatly exceeding what is moderate or reasonable; exorbitant.
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Sound Patterns & Rhymes
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