World Elephant Day Word Search
A free World Elephant Day word search you can play straight in the browser. The 12-word list draws on what it marks, and the customs and symbols around it, hidden across a 15×15 grid in every direction. Drag through the letters to mark a word off.
Words to find: ELEPHANT, CONSERVATION, AWARENESS, PROTECTION, RESCUE, PARADE, RALLY, FUNDRAISER, SANCTUARY, AFRICA, ASIA, GREY.
Every word on the list appears exactly once. Words can run forwards or backwards, so scan both directions before you move on.
World Elephant Day word list, defined
- ELEPHANT /ˈɛlɪfənt/ · noun
- A very large herbivorous mammal of the family Elephantidae, with a long trunk, tusks, and large ears, native to Africa and southern Asia.
- CONSERVATION /ˌkɒnsəˈveɪʃən/ (UK); /ˌkɑːnsərˈveɪʃən/ (US) · noun
- The protection, preservation, and careful management of natural resources, wildlife, or the environment; also the action of keeping something from being wasted, damaged, or lost. Related: preservation, protection, conservancy, safeguarding.
- AWARENESS /əˈwɛənəs/ · noun
- Knowledge or perception of a situation, fact, or condition; the state of being conscious of something. It can also refer to concern about and informed interest in a particular social, political, or environmental issue. Related: consciousness, perception, recognition, understanding.
- PROTECTION /prəˈtɛkʃən/ · noun
- The act of protecting someone or something from harm or injury; a safeguard or defense. Related: safeguard, defense, shield, guard.
- RESCUE /ˈrɛskjuː/ · verb, noun
- To save or free from danger or difficulty. A rescue operation. Related: save, deliver, liberate, free.
- PARADE /ˈpærəd/ · noun, verb
- A procession of people, often accompanied by music and decorations, typically held to celebrate a special occasion. To display or show something, especially in a way that is intended to attract attention. Related: procession, cortege, display, exhibition.
- RALLY /ˈræli/ · noun, verb
- A gathering of people for a common purpose, especially a political or social one. To gather or bring together people for a common purpose, often in a enthusiastic or energetic way. Related: gathering, meeting, march, protest.
- FUNDRAISER /ˈfʌndˌreɪzər/ · noun
- An event or campaign organized to raise money for a cause, charity, or organization; also, a person whose job or role is to raise such funds. Related: benefit, charity event, appeal, telethon.
- SANCTUARY /ˈsæŋktʃʊəri/ · noun
- A place of safety or refuge, especially for animals or people who are being persecuted or threatened. A place or situation of peace and tranquility. Related: refuge, asylum, haven, shelter.
- GREY /greɪ/ · adjective
- Having a medium dark to dark color, typically a shade of blue or brown. Used to describe something that is dull or lacking in brightness. Related: black, dark, dim, dull.
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