pension

/ˈpɛnʃən/noun
High School
1

An annuity paid regularly as benefit due to a retired employee, serviceman etc. in consideration of past services, originally and chiefly by a government but also by various private pension schemes.

2

A wage or fee.

3

A charge or expense of some kind; a tax.

4

A sum paid to a clergyman in place of tithes.

5

A regular allowance paid to support a royal favourite, or as patronage of an artist or scholar.

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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

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