moxie
/ˈmɒksi/noun
High SchoolNot in standard dictionaries
1
Nerve, spunk, strength of character.
2
Verve.
3
Wit, smarts, skill.
Thesaurus
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
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