The Silk Road Word Search
The Silk Road, as a word search. 12 words drawn from the terms and ideas of a school subject 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: CAMEL, CARAVAN, SILK, SPICE, MERCHANT, DESERT, OASIS, CENTRAL, ASIA, CHINA, ROME, TRADE.
There is no timer pressure: take as long as you like, and spend a hint if a word will not surface.
The Silk Road word list, defined
- CAMEL /ˈkæm.əl/ · noun
- A large, long-necked ruminant mammal of the genus Camelus, native to the deserts of Asia and North Africa, with either one hump (the dromedary) or two (the Bactrian camel) that stores fat as an energy reserve. Related: dromedary, Bactrian camel, beast of burden.
- CARAVAN /ˈkærəvæn/ · noun
- A group of people or vehicles travelling together, especially across a desert or remote region; in British English also a vehicle equipped for living in, typically towed by a car. Related: convoy, procession, cavalcade, column.
- SILK /sɪlk/ · noun
- A smooth and luxurious fabric made from silk fibers, often used in clothing and textiles. It can also refer to a smooth and subtle quality, such as a silk voice or a silk road. Related: satin, velvet, lace, cotton.
- SPICE /ˈspaɪs/ · noun, verb
- A substance added to food to give it flavour, or a quality that makes an activity or situation more interesting or enjoyable. To add flavour or interest to something. Related: seasoning, flavouring, flavor, zest.
- MERCHANT /mɜːrtʃənt/ · noun
- A person who buys and sells goods, especially on a large scale. A person who is in business to sell goods or services. Related: trader, dealer, vendor, seller.
- DESERT /ˈdɛzət/ (noun: arid land); /dɪˈzɜːrt/ (verb) · noun, verb
- A large, dry, barren area of land with little rainfall and sparse vegetation. As a verb, to desert means to abandon someone or something, especially in a way considered wrong or a betrayal of duty. Related: wasteland, wilderness, barrens, badlands.
- OASIS /ˈoʊ.əsɪs/ · noun
- A fertile spot in a desert or a place where people can find water, shade, and rest. A place or situation that provides a welcome respite or relief from difficulties or hardships. Related: haven, refuge, sanctuary, paradise.
- CENTRAL /ˈsɛntrəl/ · adjective
- Situated at, relating to, or forming the center of something; of the greatest importance because everything depends on it. Related: middle, key, main, principal.
- CHINA /ˈtʃaɪnə/ · noun
- China is porcelain, or tableware and ornaments made of porcelain or similar ceramic material. It is typically used as an uncountable mass noun referring to a household's collection of such dishes. Related: porcelain, crockery, dishes, tableware.
- TRADE /treɪd/ · noun, verb
- The exchange of goods, services, or ideas between businesses or countries. To give or receive something in exchange for something else. Related: commerce, exchange, barter, transaction.
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