Mother Teresa Word Search
Mother Teresa, as a word search. 12 words drawn from the life, work, and legacy of a famous figure 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: CALCUTTA, MISSIONARIES, CHARITY, NOBELPRIZE, SISTERS, ALMSGIVING, LOYOLA, SACRIFICE, DEVOTION, POVERTY, DIGNITY, COMPASSION.
Found words stay highlighted, so the grid gets easier to read as you go and the final few tend to fall quickly.
Mother Teresa word list, defined
- MISSIONARIES /ˌmɪʃəˈnɛriːz/ · noun
- People who travel to a place, especially a foreign country, to spread their religion or to help people. Related: evangelists, preachers, missioners, doctors.
- CHARITY /ˈtʃærɪti/ · noun
- The voluntary giving of help, typically in the form of money, to those in need; an organization established to provide such help. Also, kindness and tolerance in judging or treating others. Related: donation, philanthropy, generosity, benevolence.
- SISTERS /ˈsɪstərz/ · noun
- Plural of sister; a female sibling, especially one who shares the same parents as another person. The word can also refer to women united by a shared religious vocation, membership, or close affiliation. Related: female siblings, sibling women, religious sisters, nuns.
- ALMSGIVING /ˈɑːmzˌɡɪvɪŋ/ (UK), /ˈɑːlmzˌɡɪvɪŋ/ or /ˈæləmzˌɡɪvɪŋ/ (US) · noun
- The practice of giving money, food, or other material aid to the poor or needy, especially as a religious duty or act of charity. Related: charity, donation, benefaction, philanthropy.
- SACRIFICE /ˈsækrɪfaɪs/ · noun and verb
- As a noun, sacrifice is the act of giving up something of value for a greater purpose, or the person or thing offered in this way. As a verb, it means to give up or surrender something valuable, often at a cost to oneself. Related: offering, surrender, renunciation, forfeit.
- DEVOTION /dɪˈvəʊʃən/ · noun
- Love, loyalty, or enthusiasm for a person, activity, or cause, typically expressed through sustained commitment. It also denotes religious worship or observance, especially in the phrase 'devotions'. Related: dedication, loyalty, commitment, fidelity.
- POVERTY /ˈpɒvərti/ (British); /ˈpɑːvərti/ (US) · noun
- The state of having very little money or material resources. It may also refer to a severe lack of something essential, such as food, housing, or opportunity. Related: impoverishment, destitution, hardship, want.
- DIGNITY /ˈdɪɡ.nə.ti/ · noun
- The quality of being worthy of honor or respect; a composed and serious manner that conveys self-respect. Also, a high rank or honored position. Related: self-respect, poise, grace, majesty.
- COMPASSION /kəmˈpæʃən/ · noun
- A deep awareness of the suffering of another person, together with the desire to relieve it; sympathetic pity and concern for others. Related: sympathy, empathy, kindness, mercy.
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