vex

/vɛks/verb
High School
1

To annoy, irritate.

2

To cause (mental) suffering to; to distress.

3

To trouble aggressively, to harass.

4

To twist, to weave.

5

To be irritated; to fret.

6

To toss back and forth; to agitate; to disquiet.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

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

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