reprobate

/ˈɹɛpɹəbət/adj
High School
1

Rejected; cast off as worthless.

2

Rejected by God; damned, sinful.

3

Immoral, having no religious or principled character.

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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