sebaceous

/səˈbeɪ.ʃəs/adj

High School

Of or relating to fat, sebum.

Oozing fat.

Tallowy, waxy.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

gracious spacious ignatius audacious capacious ceraceous salacious tenacious vexatious vivacious

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”)

sac sad sag sai sak sal sam san sao sap

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

aaa aba abc abe abs ace ach ada ade age

Consonance

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

bash bish bosh bush blush brush bushy shrub bluish bushel

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