Camoes Prize Word Search
This Camoes Prize word search hides 12 words on a 15×15 grid — its ceremony, its trophy, and the craft it honours. Trace each one with a finger or mouse and it locks in as soon as the whole word is covered. No signup, no download.
Words to find: CAMOES, LUSOPHONE, LISBON, MEDAL, DIPLOMA, POETRY, FICTION, DRAMA, TRANSLATION, LITERATURE, WRITING, PROSE.
Found words stay highlighted, so the grid gets easier to read as you go and the final few tend to fall quickly.
Camoes Prize word list, defined
- MEDAL /ˈmɛdəl/ · noun
- A small object, typically made of metal, awarded to someone for winning a competition or achieving a particular standard. A medal can be made of various materials, such as gold, silver, or bronze. Related: award, prize, trophy, medallion.
- DIPLOMA /ˈdɪpləmə/ · noun
- A document awarded by an educational institution to a student who has successfully completed a course of study, typically at the end of a degree program. A document or certificate that serves as evidence of a person's qualifications or achievements. Related: certificate, degree, diplôme, credential.
- POETRY /ˈpɒɪətri/ · noun
- The art of writing verse; a composition expressing the poet's emotions, thoughts, and feelings in a highly stylized and imaginative way. Related: verse, poem, lyric, ode.
- FICTION /ˈfɪkʃən/ · noun
- The state of being imaginary or invented; a product of imagination or invention, such as a novel or film. Related: imaginary, invented, fantastical, fictional.
- DRAMA /ˈdrɑːmə/ · noun, verb
- A play or performance, especially one with a serious or sentimental theme; a state of tension or excitement, especially one caused by a dramatic or unexpected event. Related: tragedy, melodrama, comedy, farce.
- TRANSLATION /trænzˈleɪʃən/ · noun
- The process of translating or the result of translating something, such as a text, speech, or artwork, from one language to another. A translation can also refer to a version of a work, such as a book or film, that has been adapted for a different audience or purpose. Related: interpretation, rendering, version, adaptation.
- LITERATURE /ˈlɪtərɪtʃər/ · noun
- The art of writing, especially creative writing, such as novels, poetry, and plays. The body of written works produced by a particular author or school. Related: writing, composition, authorship, fiction.
- WRITING /ˈraɪtɪŋ/ · noun, verb
- The activity or skill of marking (especially words or symbols) on a surface, typically with a pen or pencil, as a means of communication or artistic expression. The act of creating written content, such as a book, article, or letter. Related: scribbling, scrip, script, handwriting.
- PROSE /prəʊz/ · noun
- Prose is the ordinary form of language in which we express our thoughts in writing or speech, as opposed to verse or poetry. It is the most common form of written language, used in novels, essays, and other forms of non-poetic writing. Related: verse, poetry, narrative, fiction.
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