moderate

/ˈmɒdəɹət/adj
Middle School
1

Not excessive; acting in moderation

2

more than mild, less than severe

3

Mediocre

4

Average priced; standard-deal

5

Not violent or rigorous; temperate; mild; gentle.

6

Having an intermediate position between liberal and conservative.

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

Consonance

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