Connections Answers
Friday, November 28, 2025
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FITTING
These words all describe something that is suitable, appropriate, correct, or morally acceptable in a situation.
Individual words:
•FAIR: When things are fair, everyone is treated equally. It means being honest and balanced, like a fair game where rules are the same for all players.
•JUST: "Just" means something is morally correct and deserved. It is about what is right and fair, often related to laws, rules, or treating people as they should be treated.
•PROPER: "Proper" means something is correct or suitable for a situation, often following social rules or etiquette. For example, using proper manners at dinner is expected.
•RIGHT: "Right" means correct or true. It can also mean morally good or what should be done. For example, giving the right answer or doing the right thing.
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ACHIEVE VICTORY OVER
These words can all be used as verbs to mean 'to defeat someone' or 'to win against an opponent' in a contest or challenge.
Individual words:
•BEAT: To defeat an opponent or win a game. For example, 'Our team beat the other team.' It's very common in American sports.
•BEST: (Verb) To defeat someone, especially by being more skilled or successful. For example, 'She bested her rival in the competition.'
•TAKE: (Verb) To win something, like a game or a prize. It can also mean to defeat. For example, 'They took the championship trophy.'
•WORST: (Verb) To defeat someone, often in a very complete or embarrassing way. For example, 'He worsted his opponent in the debate.' This use is less common but fits the meaning.
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PARTS OF AN ELECTRIC GUITAR
These words are all essential components found on an electric guitar, each playing a role in how the instrument makes music.
Individual words:
•FRET: A thin metal bar on the neck of a guitar. You press the strings against it with your fingers to make different musical notes when you play.
•PEG: A small knob on the top part of the guitar (the headstock). You turn these to tighten or loosen a string, which helps 'tune' the guitar.
•PICKUP: A magnetic device located under the strings on an electric guitar. It captures the sound of the vibrating strings and sends it to an amplifier to make it loud.
•STRING: A thin wire stretched along the guitar's body and neck. When you pluck or strum it, it vibrates and creates the sound of the guitar.
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PHONETIC ELEMENTS OF SPEECH
These are all important aspects of how we speak, affecting the sound, meaning, and emotion conveyed in American English.
Individual words:
•INTONATION: How your voice goes up and down when you speak. It helps show if you're asking a question or making a statement. It can also show feelings.
•LOUDNESS: How strong or quiet your voice is. You might speak louder to emphasize something or softer for a private talk, depending on the situation.
•RHYTHM: The natural 'beat' or flow of spoken words. It's how sounds and pauses form a pattern, making American English speech sound smooth and natural.
•STRESS: Emphasizing a syllable in a word or a word in a sentence by saying it louder, longer, or with a higher pitch. It changes meaning.