miser

/ˈmaɪzə(ɹ)/noun
Middle School
1

A person who hoards money rather than spending it; one who is cheap or extremely parsimonious.

2

A person who is wretched or despicable; a wretch.

3

A kind of earth auger, typically large-bored and often hand-operated.

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

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