Amphitheatre of El Jem Word Search
Amphitheatre of El Jem, as a word search. 12 words drawn from its architecture, its landscape, and the people who built it 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: ARENA, CAVEA, VOMITORY, ARCHES, VAULTED, COLUMNS, CORRIDOR, STANDS, TIERED, SEATING, PASSAGE, PORTICO.
Every word on the list appears exactly once. Words can run forwards or backwards, so scan both directions before you move on.
Amphitheatre of El Jem word list, defined
- ARENA /ˈɛrɪnə/ · noun
- A building or area for public entertainment, sports, or other events, typically with a large seating capacity. A place or situation of conflict or competition. Related: stadium, amphitheater, theater, circus.
- VOMITORY /ˈvoʊmɪtɔri/ · noun
- A vomitory is a passage or opening in a building, especially a theater or stadium, used for the exit or entrance of people, or a structure resembling such a passage. Related: exit, passage, doorway, entrance.
- ARCHES /ɑːrkiːz/ · noun
- A curved structure, typically of stone or brick, spanning an opening, especially an entrance to a building. Arches can also refer to a series of such structures. Related: curves, vaults, domes, bends.
- VAULTED /ˈvɔːltɪd/ · adjective
- Having a roof or ceiling that is curved like the arch of a vault; having a vaulted ceiling or roof. Having a strong, secure, or impenetrable quality. Related: arched, domed, dome-shaped, vault-like.
- COLUMNS /kəmˈnɔːnz/ · noun
- A vertical line of items, such as words or numbers, in a table, list, or other arrangement. A structural element, such as a pillar or post, that supports a building or other structure. Related: rows, lines, pillars, supports.
- CORRIDOR /kɒrɪdɔː/ · noun
- A long, narrow passage or hallway, typically in a building, often connecting two rooms or areas. A corridor may also refer to a period of time, especially a transitional phase. Related: hallway, passage, aisle, gallery.
- STANDS /stændz/ · verb, noun
- To be in a position to be seen or noticed; to be upright on legs or feet. A structure or building that is built on a foundation and has a roof. Related: stands, erects, rises, upholds.
- TIERED /ˈtɪərd/ · adjective
- Having or divided into levels or stages; arranged in a series of levels or stages. Used to describe something that is structured or organized in a hierarchical manner. Related: layered, stratified, graded, hierarchical.
- SEATING /ˈsiːtɪŋ/ · noun
- The act of sitting or the space provided for sitting, especially in a building or vehicle. Related: sitting, seats, accommodation, lodging.
- PASSAGE /pæsɪdʒ/ · noun, verb
- A passage is a section of a written or spoken work, or a way through something. To pass through or over something, especially a barrier or obstacle. Related: section, paragraph, route, channel.
- PORTICO /pɔːrˈtɪkoʊ/ · noun
- A structure, typically a covered area, at the entrance of a building, often supported by columns or arches. A portico may also refer to a covered walkway or a porch. Related: porch, veranda, piazza, vestibule.
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