International Booker Prize Word Search
A free International Booker Prize word search you can play straight in the browser. The 12-word list draws on its ceremony, its trophy, and the craft it honours, hidden across a 15×15 grid in every direction. Drag through the letters to mark a word off.
Words to find: BOOKER, INTERNATIONAL, TRANSLATION, TRANSLATOR, FICTION, NOVEL, SHORTLIST, LONGLIST, CEREMONY, GALA, READING, RECEPTION.
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International Booker Prize word list, defined
- BOOKER /ˈbʊkər/ (US); /ˈbʊkə/ (UK) · noun
- A person who makes reservations or bookings, especially on behalf of others, such as travel, tickets, venues, or performers. Related: reserver, agent, arranger, coordinator.
- INTERNATIONAL /ɪntərˈnæʃənəl/ · adjective
- Relating to or involving two or more countries; worldwide in scope or application. Related: global, worldwide, transnational, intercontinental.
- TRANSLATION /trænzˈleɪʃən/ · noun
- The process of translating or the result of translating something, such as a text, speech, or artwork, from one language to another. A translation can also refer to a version of a work, such as a book or film, that has been adapted for a different audience or purpose. Related: interpretation, rendering, version, adaptation.
- TRANSLATOR /trænˈslɛɪtər/ · noun
- A person who translates written or spoken language from one language into another. A device or program that converts text or speech from one language into another. Related: interpreter, converter, linguist, interpreter.
- FICTION /ˈfɪkʃən/ · noun
- Literature, especially novels and short stories, that describes imaginary events and people rather than real ones; more broadly, something invented or untrue that is believed or presented as if it were fact. Related: prose, novel, storytelling, invention.
- NOVEL /nɒvəl/ · noun
- A book of fiction, longer than a short story, often with a complex plot and characters. A new or original device, method, or idea. Related: book, novella, tale, story.
- SHORTLIST /ˈʃɔːtˌlɪst/ · noun, verb
- A list of selected candidates or items, typically for further consideration or evaluation. As a verb, to put someone or something on such a list. Related: candidate list, select list, final list, nominees.
- LONGLIST /ˈlɒŋlɪst/ · noun, verb
- A list of candidates or entries that are considered suitable or eligible for a particular purpose or competition, but may be narrowed down further. As a verb, to create or put something on such a list. Related: preliminary list, initial selection, shortlist candidate pool.
- 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.
- GALA /ˈɡɑːlə/ · noun
- A gala is a festive celebration or entertainment, typically a formal social occasion marked by performances, dinners, or ceremonies, often held for fundraising or commemorative purposes. Related: celebration, festival, fete, fiesta.
- READING /ˈriːdɪŋ/ · noun, verb
- The act of interpreting written or printed matter, or the ability to do so. The act of reading something, such as a book or a text. Related: studying, perusing, browsing, skimming.
- RECEPTION /rɪˈsɛpʃən/ · noun
- The act of receiving something, such as a visitor or a message. A formal event at which guests are received, typically to celebrate a special occasion. Related: welcome, arrival, gathering, assembly.
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