pessimistic
/ˌpɛ.səˈmɪs.tɪk/adj
Middle School
1
Marked by pessimism and little hopefulness; expecting the worst.
2
Pertaining to the worst-case scenario.
3
Taking out exclusive locks on data to prevent conflicts with other processes that might modify it.
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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