Connections Answers

Wednesday, December 3, 2025

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KINDS OF JEWELRY

These words are all different types or parts of jewelry people wear for decoration.
Individual words:
BANGLE: A stiff, circular bracelet, usually made of metal or plastic. People often wear several bangles together on their wrist for fashion.
CHAIN: A series of connected metal links, often worn around the neck or wrist. People attach pendants or charms to chains.
CHARM: A small, decorative object, often hung from a bracelet or necklace. Charms can represent hobbies, memories, or good luck.
RING: A circular band, typically worn on a finger. Rings are often given for engagements, weddings, or as fashion accessories.
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SOCIAL GATHERING

These words all refer to different kinds of organized social gatherings where people meet, often for a specific purpose or celebration.
Individual words:
EVENT: A planned occasion or happening. It can be a concert, a sports game, or a company dinner. It's something organized to occur, often with many people.
FUNCTION: A formal social gathering, often with a specific purpose, like a business dinner or a charity fundraiser. It's an organized event, often professional or official.
PARTY: A social gathering for fun, entertainment, or celebration. It's usually informal, like a birthday party, holiday party, or just a get-together with friends.
RECEPTION: A formal gathering often held after a special ceremony, like a wedding or an exhibit opening. Guests celebrate, eat, and socialize. It's usually more formal than a party.
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PETITION (FOR)

These words are all verbs that describe the act of asking, urging, or trying to influence someone or a group to do something, especially for a cause or change.
Individual words:
APPEAL: To make a serious or urgent request for help or a decision, often to an authority. You might 'appeal to' someone's emotions.
CAMPAIGN: A planned series of public actions to achieve a specific goal, like winning an election or promoting a cause. Think political campaigns.
LOBBY: To try to persuade government officials or lawmakers to support a specific idea or law. A 'lobbyist' influences decisions.
PRESS: To strongly urge or demand something from someone, often to make them take action or agree. For example, 'to press for change.'
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"___ MAN" SONGS FROM THE '70S

These words complete the titles of famous songs from the 1970s that end with the word 'Man.' For example, 'Iron Man,' 'Macho Man,' etc.
Individual words:
IRON: A very strong, hard metal. 'Iron Man' is a famous rock song from the '70s by Black Sabbath, also known as a Marvel superhero.
MACHO: A word describing a very masculine man, often proud and strong. 'Macho Man' is a fun disco song from the '70s by the band Village People.
PIANO: A big musical instrument with black and white keys. Billy Joel's famous '70s song 'Piano Man' is about a singer playing music in a bar.
ROCKET: A powerful vehicle that flies into space. Elton John's '70s song 'Rocket Man' tells the story of an astronaut feeling alone in space.
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