Kyoto Prize Word Search
Kyoto Prize, as a word search. 12 words drawn from its ceremony, its trophy, and the craft it honours 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: KYOTO, LAUREATE, MEDALLION, CEREMONY, BANQUET, LECTURE, SYMPOSIUM, DIPLOMA, CERTIFICATE, PARCHMENT, RIBBON, PLAQUE.
There is no timer pressure: take as long as you like, and spend a hint if a word will not surface.
Kyoto 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.
- MEDALLION /mɛˈdæliən/ · noun
- A medal or coin, especially one of a series, often worn as jewelry. A decorative panel or design, especially one in a wall or ceiling. Related: medal, coin, emblem, badge.
- 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.
- 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.
- SYMPOSIUM /ˈsɪmˌpɒziəm/ · noun
- A meeting or conference for discussion, especially one with a formal or academic purpose. A collection of essays or articles on a particular subject, often published as a book. Related: conference, seminar, workshop, colloquium.
- 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.
- CERTIFICATE /sərˈtɪfɪkət/ · noun
- A document serving as official evidence of a fact, qualification, or completion of something. Related: document, credential, diploma, license.
- PARCHMENT /ˈpɑːrtʃmənt/ · noun
- A material made from animal skin, often used for writing or printing, or a document written on this material. A document or record, especially an official one. Related: vellum, paper, document, record.
- RIBBON /ˈrɪbən/ · noun
- A long, thin, flexible piece of material, typically made of silk, satin, or cotton, used for tying or decorating something, such as a gift or a hair style. Related: band, strip, sash, tie.
- PLAQUE /plæk/ · noun
- A flat plate, often of metal, used for commemorative or decorative purposes, typically attached to a wall or monument. A deposit or patch of dead cells on the surface of a living tissue, such as the skin or mucous membrane. Related: tablet, medal, platter, plate.
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