responsible

/ɹɪˈspɒn.sə.bəl/adj
Middle School
1

Having the duty of taking care of something; answerable for an act performed or for its consequences; accountable; amenable, especially legally or politically.

2

Being a primary cause of a situation or action and thus able to be blamed or credited for it.

3

Answerable to (a superior).

4

Involving important duties; involving a degree of personal accountability on the part of the person concerned.

5

Having good judgment in decision-making.

6

Able to be trusted; reliable; trustworthy.

7

Capable of rational conduct and thus morally accountable for one's behavior.

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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

Consonance

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