Rogier van der Weyden Word Search
Rogier van der Weyden, as a word search. 12 words drawn from famous works, materials, and the movement they belong to 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: DESCENT, JUDGMENT, LAMENTATION, ANNUNCIATION, ADORATION, MAGI, TEMPTATION, VIRGIN, CHILD, LUKE, LADY, PIETA.
Every word on the list appears exactly once. Words can run forwards or backwards, so scan both directions before you move on.
Rogier van der Weyden word list, defined
- DESCENT /dɪˈsɛnt/ · noun, verb
- The act of moving downwards or the state of being in a lower position. A person's ancestry or family background. Related: ascent, decline, fall, plunge.
- JUDGMENT /ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/ · noun
- A formal opinion or decision made by a court, judge, or other authority. The ability to form a critical opinion or make a decision. Related: decision, verdict, opinion, ruling.
- LAMENTATION /ˌlæmənˈteɪʃən/ · noun
- A feeling of sorrow or regret, typically expressed in a loud and mournful cry or wail. A formal expression of sorrow or regret, especially one that is public or official. Related: mourning, regret, sorrow, grief.
- ANNUNCIATION /ˌæn.jʊˈneɪʃən/ · noun
- The act of announcing or the state of being announced; a formal declaration or notification, especially of a birth or a divine message. Related: announcement, declaration, notification, proclamation.
- ADORATION /əˌdɒrˈeɪʃən/ · noun
- A feeling of deep respect and admiration for someone or something. A strong feeling of love and respect for someone or something. Related: admiration, reverence, worship, devotion.
- MAGI /ˈmeɪdʒaɪ/ · noun
- The magi were a group of wise men from the East who visited Jesus after his birth, according to the Bible. They are often referred to as the Three Wise Men. Related: wise men, Three Wise Men, Magi, Kings.
- TEMPTATION /tɛmˈteɪʃən/ · noun
- A strong attraction or desire to do something, especially something wrong or unwise. A situation or thing that tempts someone. Related: allure, attraction, enticement, lure.
- VIRGIN /ˈvɜːrdʒɪn/ · adjective, noun
- A person who has never had sexual intercourse; a woman who has never had a child. A person or thing that is new and has not been used or contaminated. Related: maiden, unmarried, chaste, pure.
- CHILD /tʃaɪld/ · noun, verb
- A human being below the age of legal majority; a boy or girl. To bring up or rear a child. Related: minor, youngster, juvenile, kid.
- LUKE /luːk/ · proper noun
- A male given name, derived from the Latin name Lucas, meaning 'bringer of light'. Related: Lucas, Lukas, Lucien, Lucius.
- LADY /ˈleɪdi/ · noun
- A woman of refinement and good breeding; a title of respect for a woman of high social class. A woman, especially one of high social class or position. Related: woman, dame, ma'am, miss.
- PIETA /piˈɛtə/ · noun
- A sculpture or painting depicting the Virgin Mary holding the body of Jesus Christ after his crucifixion, often created by Michelangelo. Related: sculpture, painting, artwork.
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