Connections Answers
Friday, September 18, 2026
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SEGMENT OF A PROCESS
These words all describe a distinct part or period within a larger process, activity, or sequence of events. They are like different moments that build up to something complete.
Individual words:
•PHASE: A distinct period or part in a continuous process, development, or cycle. For example, the "planning phase" of a project or different "phases of the moon."
•ROUND: A complete stage in a competition, game, or discussion involving several stages. Like "the first round of a boxing match" or "job interviews."
•STAGE: A distinct point or period in the growth or development of something. Also, a raised platform for performances. Think "early stages of a plan" or a play on a "stage."
•STEP: A single action or movement in a series, moving you closer to a goal. It's one part of a larger process. "The first step to learning English."
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ASSORTMENTS OF FOOD/DRINK
These words all refer to a collection or variety of different foods or drinks served together, often for tasting or sharing.
Individual words:
•FLIGHT: In American restaurants, a 'flight' is a small set of drinks, like different beers or wines, served together so you can taste each one.
•MEDLEY: This means a mix or collection of different things. For food, it often refers to a mix of vegetables or fruits served together.
•PLATTER: This is a large plate holding a selection of different foods, like various cheeses, meats, or appetizers, served together for sharing.
•SAMPLER: A 'sampler' is a dish with small portions of several different food items from a restaurant's menu, allowing you to try a variety.
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PARTS OF A FLIGHT
These words describe different stages or moments in a typical airplane journey, from getting on the plane to flying in the air and finally returning to the ground.
Individual words:
•BOARDING: Boarding is when passengers enter the airplane to find their seats before the flight starts. It's the step before the plane pushes back from the gate.
•CRUISE: Cruise is the longest part of a flight. After takeoff, the plane flies at a high, steady speed and altitude until it prepares to descend for landing.
•LANDING: Landing is when the airplane safely returns to the ground at its destination airport. The plane slows down and gently touches the runway.
•TAKEOFF: Takeoff is when the airplane leaves the ground and starts flying. The plane speeds up on the runway until it gains enough lift to get into the air.
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___CASE
These words combine with "CASE" to form common English words. For example, a "briefcase" is a bag for documents, and a "pillowcase" covers a pillow.
Individual words:
•BRIEF: This word can mean short. A "briefcase" is a bag for documents, often used by people going to work or business meetings.
•PILLOW: A soft cushion you rest your head on when you sleep. A "pillowcase" is the cloth cover for a pillow.
•STAIR: Steps that go up or down to connect different floors in a building. A "staircase" is the whole structure of stairs.
•UPPER: This word means higher or at the top. In writing, "uppercase" refers to capital letters (like A, B, C) used at the start of sentences or for names.