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
- A female sibling, especially one who is older or younger than the speaker. Sisters are typically female relatives who share one or both parents. Related: sister-in-law, sisterhood, female sibling, sisterly.
- 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 /ˈsækrɪfaɪz/ · noun, verb
- The act of giving up something valued for the sake of something considered to be more important; the loss or destruction of something that is valuable or important. Related: renunciation, self-denial, abnegation, devotion.
- 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 /ˈpoʊvərti/ · noun
- A state of being extremely poor, lacking the necessities of life, such as food, clothing, and shelter. Poverty can be caused by various factors, including unemployment, lack of education, and social inequality. Related: poorness, indigence, destitution, penury.
- 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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