inveterate

/ɪnˈvɛtəɹɪt/adj
Middle School
1

Firmly established from having been around for a long time; of long standing.

2

Having had a habit (usually a bad habit) for a long time.

3

Malignant; virulent; spiteful.

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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

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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