surplus
/ˈsɝˌplʌs/noun
Middle School
1
That which remains when use or need is satisfied, or when a limit is reached; excess; overplus; overage.
2
Specifically, an amount in the public treasury at any time greater than is required for the ordinary purposes of the government.
3
The remainder of a fund appropriated for a particular purpose.
4
assets left after liabilities and debts, including capital stock have been deducted.
Thesaurus
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