oath
/ˈəʊθ/noun
Middle School
1
A solemn pledge or promise that invokes a deity, a ruler, or another entity (not necessarily present) to attest the truth of a statement or sincerity of one's desire to fulfill a contract or promise.
2
A statement or promise which is strengthened (affirmed) by such a pledge.
3
A light, irreverent or insulting appeal to a deity or other entity.
4
A curse, a curse word.
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