Connections Answers
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
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DESPICABLE
These words all describe something or someone as morally very bad, evil, or deserving of strong disapproval.
Individual words:
•BASE: Very bad and dishonest; lacking good moral principles. Describes actions or character that are morally wrong or contemptible.
•LOW: Not honorable or respectable; morally bad or mean. Describes behavior that is shameful, unfair, or without dignity.
•MEAN: Unkind, cruel, or unfair to others. It can describe a person or an action that hurts someone's feelings or well-being intentionally.
•VILE: Extremely unpleasant, evil, or morally bad. Describes something disgusting or hateful, like a vile smell or a vile act of cruelty.
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FEATURES OF A WEDDING
These are all common traditions, objects, or actions that are part of an American wedding ceremony or celebration.
Individual words:
•CAKE: A special, often large and decorated, sweet dessert eaten at the wedding reception. The newly married couple cuts the first slice together.
•KISS: When the newly married couple gently touch lips, usually after the ceremony to celebrate their union and officially become husband and wife.
•RING: A circular piece of jewelry, usually metal, worn on a finger. It symbolizes marriage and commitment between the two people.
•VOW: Special, serious promises that the couple makes to each other during the wedding ceremony, often about love and loyalty.
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KINDS OF TRUCKS
These words are all different types of trucks you might see in America.
Individual words:
•DUMP: A large truck that carries sand, dirt, or rocks. It can lift its back part to 'dump' out the material. Often used in construction.
•FIRE: A big, often red, truck used by firefighters. It carries water, ladders, and special equipment to put out fires and help people.
•FOOD: A mobile kitchen on wheels that sells meals, snacks, and drinks. You often find 'food trucks' at outdoor events or busy city streets.
•TOW: A truck designed to pull or 'tow' broken-down cars, illegally parked vehicles, or cars after an accident to a garage or different location.
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HETERONYMS
These words are spelled the same but have different pronunciations and different meanings. They are called heteronyms.
Individual words:
•BOW: A "bow" /baʊ/ is when you bend forward to show respect, or the front of a boat. A "bow" /boʊ/ is a decorative knot, like on a gift, or a weapon for arrows.
•ROW: A "row" /roʊ/ is a line of items, like seats in a theater, or to paddle a boat. A "row" /raʊ/ (more common in British English) means a noisy argument.
•SOW: To "sow" /soʊ/ means to plant seeds in the ground so new plants can grow. A "sow" /saʊ/ is an adult female pig.
•WIND: "Wind" /wɪnd/ is moving air outside. To "wind" /waɪnd/ means to turn or twist something, like a clock key, or a path that curves.