Abel Prize Word Search

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This Abel Prize word search hides 12 words on a 15×15 grid — its ceremony, its trophy, and the craft it honours. 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: LAUREATE, MEDAL, CEREMONY, OSLO, NORWAY, MATHEMATICS, DIPLOMA, BANQUET, LECTURE, MILLION, KRONER, ACADEMY.

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Abel Prize word list, defined

LAUREATE /ˈlɔːriɪt/ · noun
A person honored or awarded for their achievements, especially in literature or science. A poet or writer who has been awarded a prize or honor. Related: winner, prizewinner, honoree, champion.
MEDAL /ˈmɛdəl/ · noun
A small object, typically made of metal, awarded to someone for winning a competition or achieving a particular standard. A medal can be made of various materials, such as gold, silver, or bronze. Related: award, prize, trophy, medallion.
CEREMONY /ˈsɛrɪməni/ · noun
A formal or official act or occasion, typically with a ritual or symbolic element; a public display of respect or celebration. Related: rite, ritual, ceremony, observance.
MATHEMATICS /məˈθɪmətɪks/ · noun
The study of numbers, quantities, and shapes, using logic and reason to solve problems and understand patterns. Related: arithmetic, geometry, algebra, statistics.
DIPLOMA /ˈdɪpləmə/ · noun
A document awarded by an educational institution to a student who has successfully completed a course of study, typically at the end of a degree program. A document or certificate that serves as evidence of a person's qualifications or achievements. Related: certificate, degree, diplôme, credential.
BANQUET /ˈbæŋkɪt/ · noun
A large formal dinner, typically held in honor of a special occasion or to celebrate a person's achievement. A banquet can also refer to a lavish or elaborate meal. Related: feast, dinner, reception, gala.
LECTURE /ˈlɛktʃər/ · noun, verb
A talk or discourse on a particular subject, especially one given to an audience, or to give a talk or discourse to someone. Related: talk, speech, address, sermon.
MILLION /mɪˈlɪən/ · noun
A large indefinite quantity, a very large number, one million. Related: large number, thousand, hundred thousand, ten thousand.
KRONER /ˈkroʊnər/ · noun
The krona or kroner is the currency used in Denmark, Norway, Iceland, and Sweden. Related: crown.
ACADEMY /ˈækədəmi/ · noun
An institution for scientific, artistic, or educational instruction; a school or college for a particular profession or activity. Related: school, college, institute, university.

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