Out of My Mind Word Search
A free Out of My Mind by Sharon M. Draper (2010) word search you can play straight in the browser. The 12-word list draws on characters, settings, and objects from the book, hidden across a 15×15 grid in every direction. Drag through the letters to mark a word off.
Written by Sharon M. Draper · First published 2010 · Children's Novel.
Words to find: MELODY, BROOKS, CEREBRAL, PALSY, PENNY, ROSE, CATHERINE, VIOLET, WHIZKIDS, QUIZ, ELVIRA, TALKER.
Every word on the list appears exactly once. Words can run forwards or backwards, so scan both directions before you move on.
Out of My Mind word list, defined
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- MELODY /ˈmɛlədi/ · noun
- A sequence of notes arranged in a recognizable and usually pleasing musical pattern. In figurative use, it can refer to the rhythm or musical quality of speech, writing, or natural sound. Related: tune, air, refrain, strain.
- BROOKS /brʊks/ · noun, verb
- As a noun, 'brooks' is the plural of 'brook' — small natural streams of fresh water. As a verb, 'brooks' is the third-person singular present of 'to brook', meaning to tolerate or allow something, typically used in negative constructions. Related: streams, creeks, rivulets, rills.
- CEREBRAL /ˈsɛrəbrəl/ · adjective
- Relating to the brain or the cerebrum, especially in medical contexts. More broadly, intellectual rather than emotional or physical; appealing to or requiring careful thought. Related: intellectual, brainy, scholarly, thoughtful.
- PALSY /ˈpɔːlzi/ · noun
- A condition involving involuntary trembling or weakness, especially of the hands or limbs. The term is also used figuratively for a persistent weakness or impairment. Related: paralysis, tremor, shaking, weakness.
- PENNY /ˈpɛni/ · noun
- A coin worth one cent in the United States, or one penny in the former British currency system. Informally, the word can also mean a small amount of money. Related: cent, one-penny piece, copper.
- ROSE /roʊz/ (US); /rəʊz/ (British) · noun, verb, adjective
- As a noun, a rose is a flowering plant of the genus Rosa, valued for its often fragrant and colorful blooms; it can also refer to the flower itself. As a verb, it is the past tense of rise, and as an adjective, it describes a pinkish-red color. Related: flower, bloom, blossom, floraison.
- VIOLET /ˈvaɪələt/ · noun and adjective
- As a noun, a violet is a flowering plant of the genus Viola, known for its often purple or blue-purple blossoms. It can also denote a purplish-blue color; as an adjective, violet describes something of that color. Related: purple, purplish, mauve, lilac.
- QUIZ /kwɪz/ · noun and verb
- As a noun, a quiz is a short test consisting of questions, or an informal series of questions intended to test knowledge or provoke thought. As a verb, to quiz someone means to question them closely or informally. Related: test, questionnaire, examination, interrogation.
- TALKER /ˈtɔːkər/ · noun
- A person who talks, especially someone who speaks readily or at length. Depending on context, the term can be neutral or mildly dismissive, suggesting that a person is excessively talkative. Related: speaker, talkative person, conversationalist, chatty person.
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