wrangle

/ˈɹæŋɡ(ə)l/verb
Middle School
1

To convince or influence (someone) by arguing or contending.

2

Followed by out of: to elicit (something) from a person by arguing or bargaining.

3

To speak or write (something) in an argumentative or contentious manner.

4

To spend (time) arguing or quarrelling.

5

To herd (horses or other livestock).

6

To manage or supervise (people).

7

To gather and organize (data, facts, information, etc.), especially in a way which requires sentience rather than automated methods alone, as in data wrangling.

8

Followed by out of: to compel or drive (someone or something) away through arguing.

9

Followed by out: to put forward arguments on (a case, a matter disagreed upon, etc.).

10

To cause (oneself) grief through arguing or quarrelling.

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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