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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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
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