Connections Answers

Monday, June 15, 2026

STAYING POWER

These words all describe the ability of something—like an idea, a project, or a person's energy—to continue, last, and succeed over time. They represent 'staying power.'

Individual words:

•LEGS: In American culture, if an idea has "legs," it means it has the ability to last a long time and stay popular or successful. It won't disappear quickly.

•MOMENTUM: This describes the force or speed that keeps something moving forward. If a project or idea has momentum, it is progressing strongly and gaining speed.

•STAMINA: This is your ability to continue with a physical or mental effort for a long time, even when it's tiring. It means you have good endurance and lasting energy.

•TRACTION: When an idea or product gains "traction," it means it is getting support, acceptance, and popularity from people. It starts to move forward and become successful.

GET READY FOR A NIGHT OUT

These words describe common actions people take to prepare themselves and their appearance before going out for an evening event or 'night out'.

Individual words:

•ACCESSORIZE: To add items like jewelry, a handbag, or a scarf to your clothes to make your outfit look more stylish or complete for an event.

•CHANGE: To take off your everyday clothes and put on different, often nicer, clothes, like an outfit specifically for going out.

•PRIMP: To spend time making yourself look neat and attractive, such as fixing your hair, applying makeup, or adjusting your clothes, before an event.

•SHOWER: To wash your body under a stream of water. Many people do this to feel clean and refreshed before dressing up and going out.

CHINESE ZODIAC ANIMALS

These are animals from the Chinese Zodiac. In this traditional calendar, each animal represents a year and influences the personalities of people born then.

Individual words:

•DOG: A common pet animal, known for loyalty and friendship. In the Chinese zodiac, people born in the Year of the Dog are thought to be honest and protective.

•DRAGON: A powerful mythical creature, often a winged lizard. In Chinese culture, it symbolizes power, luck, and strength. It is a very important animal in the Chinese zodiac.

•HORSE: A large, strong animal that people ride or use to pull things. In the Chinese zodiac, the Horse represents energy, freedom, and an active, lively personality.

•SNAKE: A long animal without legs that moves by sliding. In the Chinese zodiac, the Snake is seen as intelligent, wise, and often charming or mysterious.

FLOWERS

These are all names of different kinds of flowers that grow in gardens or in nature.

Individual words:

•ANEMONE: This is a beautiful flower that comes in many colors like white, red, or purple. Some people call it a 'windflower.'

•LARKSPUR: A tall, pretty garden flower. It often has blue or purple flowers that grow in spikes, making a lovely display in summer.

•MONKSHOOD: This flower is usually blue or purple. Its unique shape looks like the hood worn by a monk. Important: it is a very poisonous plant.

•PHLOX: A common garden flower that often grows in groups. It has small, colorful flowers that can be pink, purple, or white.