Connections Answers
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
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TERMS FOR THE LEGAL SYSTEM
These words are all terms used to describe different parts, people, or institutions within the legal system and courtroom setting.
Individual words:
•BAR: The 'Bar' means all lawyers together, or the legal profession itself. To 'pass the bar' means to become a lawyer and be allowed to practice law.
•BENCH: This refers to all judges collectively. The judge sits on a physical 'bench' in a courtroom. To be 'on the bench' means to be a judge.
•COURT: This is the official place where legal cases are heard and decided by a judge or jury. It can also refer to the judicial body itself, like the Supreme Court.
•TRIBUNAL: This is a special group or body, similar to a court, that officially decides legal problems or disputes. It often handles specific kinds of cases.
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THINGS WITH LACES
These are all common items in American culture that often have laces. Laces are used to tighten them or hold parts together.
Individual words:
•BASEBALL GLOVE: A special glove worn by baseball players to catch the ball. It has leather laces to adjust tightness and hold the parts of the glove together.
•CORSET: A stiff garment worn around the torso, mostly by women in the past, to shape the body. It uses long laces at the back to pull it tight.
•FOOTBALL: Refers to an American football, an oval-shaped ball used in American football games. It has raised laces on one side for players to grip it better when throwing.
•SHOE: Footwear worn on the feet. Many types, especially athletic shoes, have laces that you tie to make them fit snugly and stay on your feet.
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KINDS OF SPORTS
These words describe different types or categories of sports. You can put 'sports' after each word to form a common phrase, like 'extreme sports' or 'water sports.'
Individual words:
•EXTREME: These are thrilling and often dangerous activities like skydiving or rock climbing. They test a person's physical and mental limits for excitement.
•MOTOR: These sports involve vehicles with engines, such as cars, motorcycles, or boats. Car racing and dirt bike racing are popular examples in the US.
•RACKET: These sports use a special tool called a 'racket' to hit a ball or shuttlecock. Tennis, badminton, and squash are common examples.
•WATER: These sports are done in or on water. Examples include swimming, surfing, sailing, or water polo. They are very popular during summer.
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WORDS BEFORE "ROOM" TO INDICATE EXTRA SPACE
These words are combined with "room" to mean extra space, flexibility, or freedom. They suggest comfort or opportunity, not just physical area.
Individual words:
•BREATHING: "Breathing room" means having enough space or time to relax and not feel rushed. It's freedom from pressure or being too crowded.
•ELBOW: "Elbow room" means having enough physical space to move your arms freely. It describes not feeling cramped, especially with other people.
•HEAD: "Head room" refers to the empty space above your head. This is important in cars or buildings so you don't hit your head.
•WIGGLE: "Wiggle room" means having flexibility or a small amount of freedom to change or adjust a plan or situation. It's not strictly fixed.