Connections Answers

Thursday, August 13, 2026

PERSEVERE

These words all mean to keep going or succeed, especially when facing difficulties. They describe the act of not giving up.

Individual words:

•CARRY ON: To continue doing something, especially after a difficult situation or problem. It means to keep going despite challenges.

•CONTINUE: To keep doing something without stopping, or to restart after a pause. It means to go on with an activity or process.

•MAKE IT: To succeed in achieving something difficult, or to survive a hard situation. It means to reach a goal despite problems.

•PERSIST: To continue trying to do something, even when it is difficult or other people tell you to stop. It means to not give up.

MOVE SLOWLY (UP TO)

These words are all verbs that describe different ways to move very slowly, carefully, or in small, gradual steps.

Individual words:

•CREEP: To move very slowly and quietly, often close to the ground, like a bug. You might 'creep up' on someone to surprise them.

•EASE: To move gently and slowly, often to avoid suddenness or difficulty. For example, you 'ease' a car into a parking spot.

•EDGE: To move slowly and carefully, often sideways or in tiny steps, along a border or through a small space. You might 'edge your way' through a crowd.

•INCH: To move a very short distance at a time, like an 'inch' (a small unit of measurement). You 'inch forward' when traffic moves very slowly.

AIRLINE STATUS PERKS

These are special benefits or advantages that airlines give to their most frequent or loyal customers. These perks make flying more comfortable and convenient.

Individual words:

•CHECKED BAGS: These are suitcases you give the airline to put in the plane's cargo area. As a perk, you might get to check bags for free, avoiding extra fees.

•LOUNGE: This is a private, comfortable waiting room at the airport, usually for special guests. It often has free food, drinks, and Wi-Fi, making waiting easier.

•MILES: These are points you earn by flying often with an airline. You can use these points, often called "frequent flyer miles," to get free flights or better seats later.

•UPGRADE: This means getting a better seat on your flight, like moving from economy to business class, without paying the full price. It's a special reward for loyal customers.

"COLD" THINGS, IN IDIOMS

These words are part of common English idioms that describe negative situations, feelings of fear, or stopping a habit suddenly, all using the word "cold."

Individual words:

•COMFORT: "Cold comfort" describes something that offers very little help or makes you feel only slightly better in a bad situation, not truly comforting.

•FEET: To "get cold feet" means to suddenly become nervous or scared about doing something important you had planned, often before a big event.

•SHOULDER: To "give someone the cold shoulder" means to intentionally ignore someone or treat them in an unfriendly way, showing you are unhappy with them.

•TURKEY: To "go cold turkey" means to stop an addictive habit (like smoking or drugs) completely and suddenly, without gradually reducing it.