Connections Answers
Thursday, June 18, 2026
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FITNESS CLASS TYPES
These are all different types of group fitness classes that people take to exercise and get healthy.
Individual words:
•AEROBICS: A fun group exercise class, usually with music, designed to get your heart rate up and improve your stamina. Often involves dancing or jumping.
•BARRE: A fitness class inspired by ballet, using a stationary handrail (called a 'barre') for balance. Focuses on small, precise movements to strengthen muscles.
•BOOTCAMP: An intense group exercise class, often outdoors, inspired by military training. It includes running, push-ups, and challenging drills to build strength and endurance.
•PILATES: A system of exercises focusing on strengthening your 'core' muscles (stomach and back). It improves flexibility, posture, and body control, often done on a mat.
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DEMEANOR
These words all describe a person's outward behavior, posture, and general manner, showing how they present themselves to the world.
Individual words:
•ATTITUDE: Your feelings or opinions shown through how you act. Sometimes in American English, 'having an attitude' means acting stubborn or negative.
•BEARING: The way you stand, walk, or hold yourself. It also describes your general manner or how you appear to others, like 'military bearing' for a soldier.
•CARRIAGE: How a person holds their body, especially their head and back. 'Good carriage' means standing tall and confidently, which impresses others.
•PRESENCE: The impression a person makes on others, often related to their confidence or how noticeable they are. A 'commanding presence' means they stand out strongly.
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PEACE ACTIVISTS
These are all famous global figures known for advocating peace and justice through nonviolent means.
Individual words:
•GANDHI: Mahatma Gandhi was a famous leader from India. He used nonviolent protest to help India become independent and fair. He believed in peaceful resistance.
•KING: Martin Luther King Jr. was an American civil rights leader. He fought for equal rights for Black people in the U.S. using peaceful protests and powerful speeches.
•MANDELA: Nelson Mandela was a South African leader. He fought against racial separation (apartheid) and became president after spending many years in prison for his beliefs.
•TUTU: Desmond Tutu was a South African archbishop and human rights activist. He spoke out against apartheid and worked for peace and justice in his country.
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TOOLS MINUS LAST TWO LETTERS
Each word is the first part of a common tool, with the last two letters removed.
Individual words:
•HAMM: This is the start of 'hammer.' A hammer is a tool used to hit things, like nails into wood, often for building or repairs.
•JIGS: This is the start of 'jigsaw.' A jigsaw is an electric saw that cuts curved shapes in wood or other materials for crafts and building.
•PLIE: This is the start of 'pliers.' Pliers are a hand tool for gripping, bending, or cutting small objects, like wires. Electricians use them.
•WREN: This is the start of 'wrench.' A wrench is a tool used to turn nuts and bolts, often for fixing cars, bikes, or furniture assembly.