Connections Answers
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
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FAST-MOVING WATER
These words all describe different types or parts of water that move very quickly, often with a lot of force, in rivers, oceans, or other natural bodies of water.
Individual words:
•CATARACT: A large, powerful waterfall where water drops from a high place with great force. It describes the natural falling water, not an eye condition.
•CURRENT: The strong flow of water moving in a specific direction within a river, ocean, or another body of water.
•RAPIDS: A section of a river where the water flows very fast over rocks, making the surface rough and often white with foam.
•WHIRLPOOL: A fast-spinning current of water that creates a circular, downward pull. It can be strong and dangerous, pulling objects into its center.
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CRITICIZE
These words are all verbs used to describe the act of criticizing something or someone, often quite harshly.
Individual words:
•FLAME: In online conversations, to 'flame' someone means to send a very angry and critical message. Think of fiery words directed at another person.
•KNOCK: To 'knock' something means to criticize it, saying it's not good or has problems. It's a common, often milder way to find fault.
•SKEWER: To 'skewer' means to criticize someone or something very sharply and deeply, often exposing their flaws. Imagine piercing with a sharp stick.
•SLAM: To 'slam' something means to criticize it extremely harshly and forcefully. It implies a very strong, negative verbal attack.
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ECHOEY PLACES
These are places or situations where sounds often bounce back, creating an echo.
Individual words:
•CANYON: A very deep valley with steep rock sides. If you shout loudly here, your voice might echo back to you.
•HALLWAY: A long, narrow path inside a building, connecting rooms. Hard walls and floors can make sounds echo easily here.
•TUNNEL: A long, enclosed passage made underground or through a mountain. The enclosed space makes sounds bounce and echo strongly.
•ZOOM CALL: A video meeting online. Sometimes, if someone's microphone is set wrong, their voice, or another person's voice, echoes during the call.
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___ PRIZE
These words all combine with "PRIZE" to form common phrases for different types of awards.
Individual words:
•BOOBY: "Booby prize" is a humorous award given to someone who finishes last or performs the worst in a competition, often as a joke.
•DOOR: A "door prize" is a gift given by chance to someone attending an event, often selected from entry tickets. You don't have to win anything to get it.
•FIRST: "First prize" is the top award given to the winner of a competition, meaning they achieved the best result.
•JURY: A "jury prize" is a special award given by a group of judges (the jury) at a competition, like a film festival, for a notable achievement.