Scare is related to Afraid. Afraid is etymologically related to Friend. Friend can Needle. Needle is a different concept from Thread. 
Graduation is related to Academic. 
Scare <--RelatedTo--> Afraid --EtymologicallyRelatedTo--> Friend --CapableOf--> Needle <--DistinctFrom--> Thread 
Graduation <--RelatedTo--> Academic 