righteousness

/ˈɹaɪt͡ʃəsnəs/noun
Middle School
1

The quality or state of being righteous.

2

Holiness; conformity of life to the divine law.

3

A righteous act or quality.

4

The behaviour of someone who is righteous.

5

The state of being right with God; justification; the work of Christ, which is the ground justification.

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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