Connections Answers
Friday, March 13, 2026
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"NO THANKS"
These words are all different ways to say 'no' or politely refuse something.
Individual words:
•LATER: Saying 'maybe later' is a common, polite way to decline an offer or invitation without directly saying 'no' at the moment.
•NAH: This is a very informal and casual way to say 'no.' You would use it with friends or family, not in formal situations.
•NEXT TIME: This phrase means you are declining something now but suggesting you might do it at a future occasion. It's a polite refusal.
•PASS: To 'pass' on something means to decline an offer, opportunity, or a turn in a game. For example, 'I'll pass on coffee' means 'I don't want coffee.'
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KINDS OF NUMBERS
These are all specific types or categories of numbers used in mathematics.
Individual words:
•EVEN: A whole number that can be divided exactly by two. For example, 2, 4, 6, 8 are even numbers.
•IRRATIONAL: A number that cannot be written as a simple fraction. Its decimal form goes on forever without repeating, like pi (3.14159...).
•PERFECT: A number equal to the sum of its divisors (numbers that divide it evenly), excluding itself. For example, 6 is perfect because 1+2+3=6.
•PRIME: A whole number greater than 1 that can only be divided exactly by 1 and itself. Examples are 2, 3, 5, 7.
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KINDS OF WALLS
These words are all different types or concepts of walls, from physical barriers to metaphorical ones.
Individual words:
•BERLIN: The Berlin Wall was a famous, physical wall that divided East and West Berlin in Germany for many years, a symbol of political division.
•BRICK: A brick is a block used to build strong, sturdy walls. A 'brick wall' can also mean a big problem you can't get past.
•FOURTH: In theater, the 'fourth wall' is an imaginary wall between the actors and the audience. Actors 'break' it when they speak directly to viewers.
•GREAT: The Great Wall of China is a very famous, very long series of walls and fortifications built in ancient China to protect its borders.
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HOMOPHONES OF NON-NUMERIC AMOUNTS
These words are homophones (sound the same as) common English words that describe quantities or amounts without using numbers: ALL, NONE, FEW, SOME.
Individual words:
•AWL: AWL is a small, pointed tool used to make holes in materials like leather or wood. It helps craftspeople create things.
•NUN: A NUN is a woman who has taken special vows to dedicate her life to religious service, often living in a community with other NUNS.
•PHEW: PHEW is a sound or word you say to show relief, tiredness, or sometimes when something smells bad. It expresses a quick feeling.
•SUM: SUM is the total amount you get after adding numbers together. It can also mean a specific quantity of money, like 'a large SUM'.