Human Rights Day Word Search
Human Rights Day, as a word search. 12 words drawn from what it marks, and the customs and symbols around it 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: HUMANRIGHTS, DECLARATION, UNIVERSAL, FREEDOM, JUSTICE, EQUALITY, LIBERTY, DIGNITY, VIGIL, CANDLE, RIBBON, PURPLE.
There is no timer pressure: take as long as you like, and spend a hint if a word will not surface.
Human Rights Day word list, defined
- DECLARATION /ˌdɛkləˈreɪʃən/ · noun
- A formal or explicit statement or announcement, especially one made publicly, officially, or in writing. It can also refer to the act of declaring something. Related: announcement, proclamation, statement, pronouncement.
- UNIVERSAL /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːr.səl/ · adjective
- Extending or affecting the whole of the world; worldwide. Used or understood by everyone. Related: global, worldwide, international, general.
- FREEDOM /ˈfriːdəm/ · noun
- The power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint; also the state of not being imprisoned, enslaved, or restricted. Related: liberty, independence, autonomy, emancipation.
- JUSTICE /ˈdʒʌstɪs/ · noun
- The quality of being fair and just; the administration of law in a country or society. Related: fairness, morality, righteousness, equity.
- EQUALITY /ɪˈkwɒlɪti/ · noun
- The state or quality of being equal; the condition of having the same value, status, rights, or measure as something or someone else. Related: parity, equivalence, evenness, uniformity.
- LIBERTY /ˈlɪbərti/ · noun
- The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behavior, or political views. The power of self-government. Related: freedom, autonomy, independence, liberation.
- 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.
- VIGIL /ˈvɪdʒɪl/ · noun, verb
- A state of wakefulness and watchfulness, often for a long period; a period of time spent watching or waiting. To keep watch or be awake for a long time, often in order to be prepared for something. Related: watch, wake, surveillance, guard.
- CANDLE /ˈkændəl/ · noun
- A cylinder or block of wax with a central wick that is burned to give light; also, a unit of luminous intensity (the candela, formerly called the candle). Related: taper, wax light, lamp, lantern.
- 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.
- PURPLE /ˈpɜːr.pəl/ · adjective
- A rich, dark red-purple color. A deep, rich, reddish-purple color. Related: violet, magenta, fuchsia, lavender.
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