Connections Answers
Thursday, October 30, 2025
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TERMS OF ENDEARMENT
These words are all 'terms of endearment.' People use them as affectionate nicknames for someone they love or care about very much, like a partner, child, or close friend, to show warmth.
Individual words:
•ANGEL: Calling someone 'angel' means you think they are very good, kind, or beautiful. It's a loving nickname, often used for a child, romantic partner, or someone innocent.
•LOVE: This is a very common, warm name you call someone you feel deep affection for, like a partner, child, or even a close friend. It shows strong care.
•PUMPKIN: Often used for someone cute or sweet, like a child or a romantic partner. It's a warm, affectionate nickname, implying they are precious or adorable.
•SUGAR: Calling someone 'sugar' means you think they are sweet or endearing. It's a common term of affection, especially for a partner or child, or sometimes by service staff.
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FICTION GENRES
These words are names for different kinds of fictional stories, books, or movies that are popular in American culture. Each type has a unique theme and style.
Individual words:
•FANTASY: This genre features magic, mythical creatures like dragons or elves, and often takes place in imaginary worlds. Think of stories like Harry Potter.
•HORROR: These are stories designed to scare people. They often include monsters, ghosts, or very frightening situations. Many scary movies fall into this genre.
•MYSTERY: A story where a crime or puzzle needs to be solved, usually by a detective. The reader tries to guess 'who did it' along with the characters.
•ROMANCE: Stories focused on love and relationships between characters. They often explore how two people fall in love and overcome challenges, usually with a happy ending.
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COLLECTIVE NOUNS FOR BIRDS
These are all special names for groups of specific birds, known as collective nouns.
Individual words:
•CHARM: A 'charm' is a group of finches (small, colorful singing birds). This name suggests beauty or attractiveness, like the birds themselves.
•GAGGLE: A 'gaggle' is a group of geese, especially when they are on the ground or water. The name sounds a bit like their noisy calls.
•MURDER: A 'murder' is a group of crows. This old name comes from historical myths linking crows to death or bad luck, but it's just a unique word.
•PARLIAMENT: A 'parliament' is a group of owls. Owls are often seen as wise, so the name connects them to a group of important, thoughtful people.
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PEOPLE WHOSE FIRST NAMES ARE U.S. CITIES
These are last names of famous people whose *first names* are also well-known cities in the United States.
Individual words:
•BLOOM: This refers to Orlando Bloom, a famous actor from England. His first name, "Orlando," is a big city in Florida, USA, known for Disney World.
•BUTLER: This refers to Austin Butler, an American actor. His first name, "Austin," is a major city in Texas, USA, famous for music and technology.
•GUTHRIE: This refers to Dallas Guthrie, an American football player. His first name, "Dallas," is a large city in Texas, USA, known for business and sports.
•LEVY: This refers to Eugene Levy, a famous Canadian actor and comedian. His first name, "Eugene," is a city in Oregon, USA.