Island of Goree Word Search
This Island of Goree word search hides 12 words on a 15×15 grid — its architecture, its landscape, and the people who built it. 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: GOREE, SLAVERY, SLAVEHOUSE, ESCLAVES, NORETURN, FORTRESS, BASALT, LATERITE, CORAL, PLASTER, WOOD, IRON.
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Island of Goree word list, defined
- SLAVERY /ˈslævəri/ · noun
- The state or condition of being a slave; a social system in which people are owned and exploited by others. Related: bondage, servitude, enslavement, captivity.
- FORTRESS /ˈfɔːrtres/ · noun
- A strong building or structure, typically one that is used for defense or as a place of refuge, especially a medieval castle or a fortified military base. Related: stronghold, citadel, bastion, fort.
- BASALT /bəˈsɔlt/ · noun
- A dark-colored, fine-grained igneous rock that is rich in iron and magnesium, often found in areas where there has been volcanic activity. It is commonly used in construction and as a dimension stone. Related: andesite, dacite, gabbro, obsidian.
- LATERITE /ləˈtɛraɪt/ · noun
- A type of soil or rock that is rich in iron and aluminum, formed through the weathering of rocks in tropical regions. Laterite is often used as a source of iron and as a building material. Related: ferricrete, ironstone, terra rossa, lateritic soil.
- CORAL /kɔːrəl/ · noun
- A coral is a small, usually brightly colored, marine invertebrate animal that belongs to the phylum Cnidaria. Corals are often found in large colonies and are known for their hard, stony exoskeletons. Related: reef, coral reef, sea anemone, jellyfish.
- PLASTER /ˈplæstər/ · noun, verb
- A mixture of water and plaster of Paris, used for coating or decorating walls and ceilings. To cover or decorate something with a layer of plaster. Related: gypsum, render, mortar, stucco.
- WOOD /wʊd/ · noun, verb
- A hard fibrous tissue found in the stems and roots of trees and shrubs, used for fuel, timber, and other purposes. To cover or decorate with wood, especially in a rough or ornamental manner. Related: lumber, timber, plank, panel.
- IRON /ˈaɪərn/ · noun, verb
- A chemical element with the symbol Fe and atomic number 26. It is a hard, silver-white, and ductile metal that is highly reactive. Related: metal, steel, copper, ironwork.
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