Roald Amundsen Word Search
Roald Amundsen, as a word search. 12 words drawn from the life, work, and legacy of a famous figure sit hidden in a 15×15 letter grid, running in every direction. Drag across a word to claim it, and clear the board to finish.
Words to find: ANTARCTICA, NORTHWEST, PASSAGE, EXPEDITION, FRAM, GJOA, SOUTHPOLE, POLAR, NORWAY, EXPLORER, SHIP, SNOW.
Every word on the list appears exactly once. Words can run forwards or backwards, so scan both directions before you move on.
Roald Amundsen word list, defined
- NORTHWEST /ˈnɔːrθwɛst/ · noun, adjective
- The direction or region to the northwest; the cardinal point intermediate between north and west. A region or area located in the northwest. Related: northerly, westerly, northwesterly, upper left.
- PASSAGE /pæsɪdʒ/ · noun, verb
- A passage is a section of a written or spoken work, or a way through something. To pass through or over something, especially a barrier or obstacle. Related: section, paragraph, route, channel.
- EXPEDITION /ˌɛkspɪˈdɪʃən/ · noun
- A journey or voyage undertaken for a specific purpose, such as exploration, scientific research, or military action. It also denotes promptness or speed in doing something. Related: journey, voyage, mission, trek.
- POLAR /ˈpoʊlər/ · adjective, noun
- Relating to or situated at one of the extremes of the Earth, especially the North or South Pole. A person or thing that is at one extreme of a range of values. Related: extreme, far, distant, northern.
- EXPLORER /ɪkˈsplɔːrər/ · noun
- A person who travels to unfamiliar places in order to learn about or map them; more broadly, anyone who investigates or explores a subject, area, or field systematically. Related: adventurer, traveler, pathfinder, pioneer.
- SHIP /ʃɪp/ · noun, verb
- A large boat or vessel that travels on water, especially one that is used for transporting goods or people. To send or transport something, especially by post or courier. Related: boat, vessel, craft, ferry.
- SNOW /snɔʊ/ · noun, verb
- A natural substance composed of ice crystals that falls from the sky during winter, or to cover a surface with a layer of this substance. Snow can also refer to a white or pale color, especially one that is dull and lacking in brightness. Related: ice, frost, hail, sleet.
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