hard
Solid and firm.
Resistant to pressure; difficult to break, cut, or penetrate.
Strong.
Containing alcohol.
Very acidic or tannic.
High in dissolved chemical salts, especially those of calcium.
Having the capability of being a permanent magnet by being a material with high magnetic coercivity (compare soft).
Having a high energy (high frequency; short wavelength).
Made up of parallel rays, producing clearly defined shadows.
Difficult or requiring a lot of effort to do, understand, experience, or deal with.
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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”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing