Abel Prize Word Search
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 /ˈsɛrəmoʊni/ · noun
- A formal event conducted on an important public or religious occasion, typically consisting of a series of established actions or rites; also, the ritual observances themselves, such as those in a wedding or graduation. Related: rite, ritual, observance, service.
- 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 /dɪˈpləʊmə/ · noun
- A certificate awarded by a school, college, or university to certify that the recipient has successfully completed a course of study. Related: certificate, credential, degree, qualification.
- BANQUET /ˈbæŋkwɪt/ · noun
- A large formal meal for many people, often served to mark a celebration or special occasion. Related: feast, dinner, spread, repast.
- 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 /əˈkædəmi/ · noun
- A school or institution devoted to teaching or training in a particular field, such as a military, police, or arts academy; more broadly, a society of distinguished scholars or artists formed to promote learning or an art. Related: institution, school, institute, conservatory.
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