nerve

/nɝv/noun
Middle SchoolNot in standard dictionaries
1

A bundle of neurons with their connective tissue sheaths, blood vessels and lymphatics.

2

A neuron.

3

A vein in a leaf; a grain in wood.

4

Courage; boldness; audacity; gall.

5

Patience; stamina; endurance, fortitude.

6

One's neural structures considered collectively as, and conceptually equated with, one's psyche.

7

Mental agitation caused by fear, stress or other negative emotions.

8

The elastic resistance of raw rubber or other polymers to permanent deformation during processing.

9

Sinew, tendon.

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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