rank

/ˈɹæŋk/adj
Middle SchoolNot in standard dictionaries
1

Strong in growth; growing with vigour or rapidity, hence, coarse or gross.

2

Causing strong growth; producing luxuriantly; rich and fertile.

3

Suffering from overgrowth or hypertrophy; plethoric.

4

Strong to the senses; offensive; noisome.

5

Gross, disgusting, foul.

6

Headstrong; difficult to control.

7

Having a very strong, bad taste or odor.

8

complete, unmitigated, utter.

9

lustful; lascivious

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

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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