United Nations Day Word Search
United Nations 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: BLUE, DOVE, OLIVEBRANCH, CHARTER, FLAG, PEACE, DIPLOMACY, COOPERATION, MULTILATERAL, SECURITY, GENERALASSEMBLY, HUMANRIGHTS.
Diagonals are where most players stall. Once you are down to the last word or two, sweep the diagonals deliberately.
United Nations Day word list, defined
- BLUE /bluː/ · adjective, noun, verb
- Of the colour intermediate between green and violet in the visible spectrum, like that of a clear daytime sky. As a noun, the colour itself; as a verb (informal, chiefly British), to squander money. Related: azure, cobalt, sapphire, navy.
- DOVE /dʌv/ · noun
- A stocky bird of the pigeon family (Columbidae), typically smaller than a pigeon, often symbolizing peace and gentleness; also used for the bird generally regardless of size. Related: pigeon, ringdove, turtledove.
- CHARTER /ˈtʃɑːrtər/ · noun
- A formal document granting rights, privileges, or authority, especially one establishing an organization such as a city, university, or company; also a contract for the hire of a vehicle such as a ship or aircraft. Related: contract, agreement, license, deed.
- FLAG /flæɡ/ · noun
- A piece of cloth, typically rectangular and attached by one edge to a pole or rope, used as a symbol of a nation or organization or as a signal. Related: banner, ensign, standard, pennon.
- PEACE /piːs/ · noun, verb
- A state of quiet and tranquility, free from violence and conflict. To make or bring about a state of peace. Related: calm, tranquility, serenity, harmony.
- DIPLOMACY /dɪˈploʊməsi/ · noun
- The profession, skill, or practice of managing international relations through negotiation, dialogue, and tact rather than force. More generally, the art of dealing with people in a sensitive and tactful way. Related: statecraft, tact, negotiation, finesse.
- COOPERATION /kəʊˌɒpəˈreɪʃn/ (UK) /koʊˌɑːpəˈreɪʃən/ (US) · noun
- The action or process of working together with others toward a shared goal, especially in a willing and helpful way; the act of cooperating. Related: collaboration, teamwork, partnership, coordination.
- MULTILATERAL /ˌmʌltɪˈleɪtərəl/ · adjective
- Having or involving more than two parties; relating to or involving three or more countries, organizations, or parties. Related: bilateral, trilateral, multifaceted, diplomatic.
- SECURITY /ˈsɛkjʊəri/ · noun
- The state of being free from danger, threat, or risk; the condition of being protected from harm or injury. The measures taken to protect people, data, or systems from unauthorized access or damage. Related: safety, protection, defence, shield.
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