lavish

/ˈlævɪʃ/adj
Middle School
1

Expending or bestowing profusely; profuse; prodigal.

2

Superabundant; excessive.

3

Unrestrained, impetuous.

4

Rank or lush with vegetation.

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Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

mactavish

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”)

lablacladlailaklallamlanlaolap

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

abtabuacaackactaddadsadzaftahn

Consonance

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

shaveshoveshavenshavershelveshivershovelvanishdevilishfeverish
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