Dictionary Word Search 5
New Entries in Year 2000
This word search puzzle is themed. It hides 18 words or phrases which only first appeared in dictionaries in 2000. Our personal favorite is MAGICUBE. But while these search terms are listed, there are 2 additional unlisted search terms for you to find. The solution is provided.
Here are three new entries with definitions and sample sentences. There are seventeen others in the puzzle. Are you familiar with them all?
● MAGICUBE a type of flashbulb for vintage cameras that is mechanically ignited rather than requiring batteries to trigger the flash. The magicube was first introduced by Sylvania in 1970 as an improvement over the earlier Flashcube which required an electrical current from the camera's battery.
● MASKING DRUG a substance used to hide or prevent the detection of a banned substance like a performance-enhancing drug. Despite using a masking drug, the cyclist was disqualifed from the race by anti-doping authorities who detected anabolic steroids in his blood sample.
● MASSIVE STAR a star with a mass over eight times that of our Sun, characterized by its hot temperature, luminosity, and incredibly short lifespan. When a massive star exhausts its nuclear fuel, its core quickly collapses under its own gravity and sends a shockwave that blows it apart in a spectacular supernova explosion.
The puzzle grid is 22×20 letters and spans the entire page. It is printer-friendly. As long as your computer can open PDF files and your printer is loaded with standard 8.5" × 11" paper, you are all set to start solving.
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