Shakespeare Word Search
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Difficulty packs: Quick: 5 · Easy: 5 · Tough: 5 · Champ: 5.
Sample words: ETERNAL, CULTURE, EVENT, CAUSE, EMOTE, CLOUT, FOCUS, HOPE, ROLE, SIGN, SCENE, ACE, ZEAL, ZEST, WRATH, ADO.
Shakespeare word list, defined
- ETERNAL /ɪˈtɜːnəl/ · adjective
- Lasting or existing forever, without beginning or end. Also used hyperbolically to describe something that seems to go on for a very long time. Related: everlasting, endless, perpetual, timeless.
- CULTURE /ˈkʌltʃər/ · noun
- The customs, arts, beliefs, social behaviours, and achievements of a particular nation, people, or group; also the cultivation of microorganisms or cells in a controlled environment for scientific study. Related: civilization, society, tradition, heritage.
- EVENT /ɪˈvɛnt/ · noun
- A thing that happens or takes place, especially something noteworthy. Also, an organized occasion such as a social gathering, sports competition, or performance. Related: occasion, happening, affair, function.
- CAUSE /kɔːz/ · noun
- A person, thing, or event that makes something happen; the reason or origin of an effect. Also, a principle or aim that one is committed to supporting or defending. Related: reason, origin, source, root.
- EMOTE /ɪˈmoʊt/ · verb
- To express emotion, especially in an exaggerated or theatrical manner, as an actor does on stage. Related: express, perform, dramatize, overact.
- CLOUT /klaʊt/ · noun, verb
- As a noun, clout means great influence or power, especially in politics or business; it also denotes a heavy blow or hit, and, archaically, a piece of cloth or a patch. As a verb, it means to hit someone or something hard. Related: influence, leverage, sway, pull.
- FOCUS /ˈfoʊkəs/ · noun, verb
- The centre of attention, activity, or interest; also the point at which rays of light or sound converge, or the state of clear adjustment that makes an image sharp. Related: emphasis, centre, spotlight, concentration.
- HOPE /həʊp/ · noun, verb
- A feeling of expectation and desire for a particular thing to happen. Related: optimism, confidence, faith, trust.
- ROLE /rəʊl/ · noun, verb
- A part played by a person or thing in a particular situation; a social status or position. A person's part or function in a particular activity or organization. Related: part, function, position, status.
- SIGN /sɪɡn/ · noun, verb
- A visible indication or signal, especially one that is permanent or fixed. To communicate or express something by writing or drawing symbols. Related: signal, indication, symbol, mark.
- SCENE /sɪn/ · noun, verb
- A portion of space or a particular setting in which a story, event, or scene is set. To present or depict a scene, especially in a dramatic or theatrical way. Related: setting, picture, view, landscape.
- ACE /eɪs/ · noun, verb, adjective
- As a noun, an ace is a playing card with a single pip (the highest card in many games) or, by extension, an expert at something. As a verb, to ace is to perform extremely well on a test or task, or in golf, to hit a hole-in-one. Related: expert, master, whiz, virtuoso.
- ZEAL /ziːl/ · noun, verb
- A strong and enthusiastic desire to do something; a feeling of great excitement and interest. A person who shows a lot of enthusiasm and energy. Related: passion, enthusiasm, ardor, fervor.
- ZEST /zɛst/ · noun, verb
- The quality of being lively and interesting; a flavorful or aromatic extract of a fruit or vegetable, especially its outer skin or peel. To add flavor or excitement to something. Related: flavor, aroma, pizzazz, spark.
- WRATH /ræθ/ · noun
- A strong feeling of anger or hostility, often accompanied by a desire to punish or harm someone or something. A fierce or violent outburst of emotion. Related: anger, fury, indignation, ire.
- ADO /əˈduː/ · noun
- Fuss, trouble, or bustling activity over something; energetic but often unnecessary activity or excitement surrounding a matter. Related: fuss, commotion, hubbub, stir.
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