The Trial Word Search

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Free The Trial by Franz Kafka (1925) word search. We picked 12 themed words — characters, settings, and objects from the book — and laid them out on a 15×15 grid. Drag across the letters to find every word on the list.

Written by Franz Kafka · First published 1925 · Novel.

Words to find: BURSTNER, KLAMM, HULD, TITORELLI, LENI, KAFKA, GUILT, JUSTICE, BUREAUCRACY, ABSURDITY, AUTHORITY, PUNISHMENT.

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The Trial word list, defined

GUILT /ɡɪlt/ · noun, verb
A feeling of responsibility or remorse for a wrong committed, or a sense of shame or guilt for a perceived wrong. Related: remorse, shame, regret, repentance.
JUSTICE /ˈdʒʌstɪs/ · noun
The quality of being fair and just; the administration of law in a country or society. Related: fairness, morality, righteousness, equity.
BUREAUCRACY /bjʊəˈrɒkrəsi/ (British); /bjʊˈrɑːkrəsi/ (US) · noun
A system of government or administration in which decisions are made by officials working through fixed rules and a hierarchy of departments, rather than by elected representatives directly. More broadly, any large organization characterized by complex procedures, officialdom, and rigid adherence to rules. Related: administration, officialdom, red tape, government.
ABSURDITY /əbˈsɜːdɪti/ (UK), /əbˈsɝːdəti/ (US) · noun
The quality or state of being absurd; utter ridiculousness or lack of reason. Also, a thing that is absurd — an action, statement, or situation so unreasonable as to be laughable. Related: nonsense, ridiculousness, ludicrousness, foolishness.
AUTHORITY /əˈθɒrɪti/ · noun
The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience; also, a person or organization with expert knowledge or official power in a particular area. Related: power, command, control, jurisdiction.
PUNISHMENT /ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/ · noun
A penalty or form of retribution for a wrong or offense, or a measure taken to correct or reform someone or something. Related: penalty, retribution, discipline, reform.

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