Connections Answers
Monday, October 5, 2026
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CALM
These words all describe a state of being very calm, quiet, and without worry or disturbance. They mean feeling relaxed and tranquil.
Individual words:
•CONTENT: Feeling happy and satisfied with your current situation, not wanting more. You feel okay and comfortable with what you have.
•PEACEFUL: Quiet and calm, without noise, stress, or conflict. It describes a feeling of inner quietness and no worries.
•PLACID: Very calm and not easily upset or excited. It often describes still, smooth water, or a person with a very quiet nature.
•SERENE: Extremely calm and peaceful, often in a beautiful or majestic way. It means feeling perfectly quiet and undisturbed.
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ADJECTIVES FOR MATURE CONTENT
These words are all adjectives used in American culture to describe media content (like movies, TV, music) that might be inappropriate for children due to themes of sex, violence, or language. They act as warnings or ratings.
Individual words:
•EXPLICIT: This means very clear and direct, especially about sex or violence. For example, 'explicit lyrics' means the song uses strong swear words or talks openly about sex.
•GRAPHIC: When something is 'graphic,' it shows a lot of detail, often in a shocking way. For example, 'graphic violence' means very bloody or detailed violent scenes in a movie.
•STRONG: In this context, 'strong' means intense or powerful. 'Strong language' refers to many swear words, and 'strong violence' means very impactful or disturbing violent scenes.
•SUGGESTIVE: This word means hinting at something, often sexual, without showing it directly. 'Suggestive clothing' might imply sex, or 'suggestive dialogue' might hint at sexual themes.
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KINDS OF BOARDS
Each of these words can be combined with 'board' to form a common phrase for a specific type of board.
Individual words:
•ADVISORY: This word means giving advice. An 'advisory board' is a group of people who give guidance and recommendations to a company or organization.
•CHESS: Chess is a popular strategy game. A 'chess board' is the square surface, usually checkered black and white, on which the game is played with special pieces.
•IRONING: Ironing is making clothes smooth with a hot iron. An 'ironing board' is a special flat, padded table often found in American homes, used for this task.
•MESSAGE: A 'message board' is a place where people post notes or information for others to read. It can be a physical board or an online discussion forum.
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ENDING IN WAYS TO TEMPORARILY ACQUIRE
Each word ends with a term that means to temporarily get or use something, often by paying money or with an agreement to return it.
Individual words:
•PARENT: Your mother or father. They are the people who care for and raise a child.
•PLEASE: A polite word you say when asking for something, or after someone thanks you.
•SAPPHIRE: A very valuable blue jewel often used in rings and other jewelry. It is a type of precious stone.
•SLOAN: A common last name in English-speaking countries. It can also sometimes be used as a first name.