James Cook Word Search

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Free James Cook word search. We picked 12 themed words — the life, work, and legacy of a famous figure — and laid them out on a 15×15 grid. Drag across the letters to find every word on the list.

Words to find: ENDBAVOUR, RESOLUTION, ADVENTURE, DISCOVERY, PACIFIC, OCEANIA, HAWAII, TAHITI, NEWZEALAND, AUSTRALIA, BOTANYBAY, GREATBARRIER.

Found words stay highlighted, so the grid gets easier to read as you go and the final few tend to fall quickly.

James Cook word list, defined

RESOLUTION /ˌrɛzəˈluːʃən/ · noun
A firm determination to do something or to overcome a difficulty. It can also mean the act of settling a dispute or problem, a formal statement of opinion, or the level of detail with which an image, sound, or display is represented. Related: determination, decisiveness, firmness, settLEMENT.
ADVENTURE /ədˈvɛntʃər/ · noun
An unusual, exciting, and often risky experience or undertaking; also the willingness to seek out such experiences. Related: exploit, escapade, venture, quest.
DISCOVERY /dɪˈskʌvəri/ · noun
The act or process of finding or learning about something for the first time, whether through search, investigation, or chance. Also, the thing itself that has been found — a person, place, object, or fact newly brought to light. Related: finding, detection, revelation, breakthrough.
PACIFIC /pəˈsɪfɪk/ · adjective; rare noun
Peaceful, tranquil, or free from disturbance; also conciliatory or designed to avoid conflict. As a rare noun, it means a treaty or agreement intended to establish peace. Related: peaceful, placid, tranquil, serene.

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