prevarication
/pɹɪˌvæɹ.ɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/noun
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1
Evasion of the truth.
2
Deviation from what is right or correct.
3
A secret abuse in the exercise of a public office.
4
The collusion of an informer with the defendant, for the purpose of making a sham prosecution.
5
A false or deceitful seeming to undertake a thing for the purpose of defeating or destroying it.
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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
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