Connections Answers
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
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VULNERABILITY
These words all describe a specific weakness, a point of vulnerability, or something that can cause someone's failure or ruin.
Individual words:
•ACHILLES’ HEEL: A small, secret weakness that can cause a person or plan to fail. It comes from a Greek story about a hero's only vulnerable spot.
•DOWNFALL: The event or reason for someone's ruin or failure. It's when a powerful person or thing loses everything, often due to a flaw.
•KRYPTONITE: Something that makes a person surprisingly weak or powerless. This word comes from comic books, where it is a material that weakens Superman.
•SOFT SPOT: A special feeling of affection for someone or something. This fondness can make you treat them kindly or make you vulnerable to them.
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FREUDIAN CONCEPTS
These words are key ideas from Sigmund Freud, a famous psychologist. They describe parts of the human mind and how our personality develops, often without us knowing it.
Individual words:
•FIXATION: In Freud's theory, a fixation means getting emotionally 'stuck' at an early stage of development. This can influence adult personality and behaviors, like needing to chew on pens.
•OEDIPUS COMPLEX: A child's unconscious desire for the opposite-sex parent and rivalry with the same-sex parent. This Freudian idea is very famous in psychology and often mentioned in culture.
•SUPEREGO: The superego is the part of your mind that acts like your inner moral guide or conscience. It helps you understand right from wrong, based on rules from society.
•UNCONSCIOUS: The unconscious is the part of your mind holding thoughts, feelings, and memories you are not aware of. Freud believed it strongly influences your behavior and dreams.
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CHARACTERS IN CAPES
These are famous characters, from movies, comics, or fairy tales, who are recognized for wearing capes as part of their iconic outfits.
Individual words:
•DARTH VADER: A famous evil character from the 'Star Wars' movies. He wears a black helmet, black armor, and a long black cape, often making him look powerful and scary.
•DRACULA: A very famous vampire from old stories and movies. He often wears fancy clothes and a dramatic black cape, which sometimes helps him transform or fly.
•LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD: A young girl from a classic children's fairy tale. She is known for wearing a special red cloak or cape with a hood when she visits her grandmother.
•SUPERMAN: A very famous American superhero from comic books and movies. He is known for his super strength and ability to fly. He always wears a red and blue suit with a big red cape.
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STARTING WITH SLANG FOR SAUSAGE
Each word begins with a common slang term for a type of sausage or hot dog: 'Brat,' 'Dog,' 'Frank,' and 'Link.'
Individual words:
•BRATZ: Bratz are popular fashion dolls, known for their unique style and attitude. They are a well-known toy brand in the US.
•DOGMA: Dogma refers to a set of rules or beliefs, often religious, that people are expected to accept without question.
•FRANKENSTEIN: Frankenstein is a famous fictional monster from a classic book. He is often shown as a scary, created creature.
•LINKLATER: Linklater is the last name of Richard Linklater, a famous American movie director. He is known for unique films.