A lack of variety and interest; tedious repetition and routine.

A unit of pronunciation having one vowel sound, with or without surrounding consonants, forming the whole or a part of a word.

Having rough, sharp points protruding from an edge or surface.

The line at which the earth's surface and the sky appear to meet.

The way in which some sounds or words are emphasized more than others when speaking, creating a specific rhythm.

The process of reading over a piece of writing to find and correct mistakes in spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

Serving to provide a detailed picture in words, or giving a clear account of what something is like.

A matter or situation regarded as unwelcome or harmful and needing to be dealt with and overcome.

A means of solving a difficulty or a way to deal with a difficult situation.

The state of being stretched tight, or a feeling of mental or emotional strain or suspense.

Full of small, firm clumps or masses; not smooth.