Let’s start with the yellow group. These were the easiest of the bunch. GLUE and STICK jump out right away, and AFFIX and ADHERE lock the category into a : adhesive connections. Straightforward and satisfying.
Then comes green. This one made a few of us blush. If you notice RELATIONS and INTIMACY, you may catch the idea. Adding in CONGRESS and COMMERCE completes the set. All four are formal or euphemistic ways of referring to sex. It’s a clever twist on language.
The blue group is pure fun if you’re into bowling. STRIKE, SPARE, and SPLIT are obvious picks. FOUL might not be as obvious at first, but in the context of bowling, it fits perfectly. Once you get this group, it’s a strike.
Now, the infamous purple group. CLEAVE means both to split apart and to stick closely. GARNISH can be a delightful addition to your plate or a deduction from your paycheck. OVERSIGHT could mean supervision, or something you missed entirely. SANCTION? It can be a penalty or approval. These words are called contronyms, and spotting that category without knowing the term is tough.
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