Set 1 Question 4
StarCatching Words
saturated (adj.)
If something is saturated, it is completely filled or soaked, leaving no room for more.
The market became saturated with similar products.
resonate with (phr.)
If something resonates with you, it strikes a chord or feels meaningful and relatable.
The speech about loss resonated with the audience’s experiences.
align with (phr.)
If you align with something, you match or agree with it in direction, values or purpose.
His goals align with the company’s mission.
taxing (adj.)
If something is taxing, it is demanding, exhausting or difficult to endure.
A long exam was mentally taxing.
tweak (v.)
If you tweak something, you make a small adjustment to improve or refine it.
She tweaked the recipe to suit her children’s taste.
a glimpse of (phr.)
If you catch a glimpse of something, you see it briefly or gain a small insight into it.
She caught a glimpse of the life of a professional ballet dancer.
StarCatching Patterns
… begin to… once…
My life began to change once I had the courage to step out of my comfort zone.
… not to mention…
This means thousands may lose their jobs, not to mention the difficulty of finding another one in the current economic climate.
If…, then…
If you have a hard time breathing now, then you are going to have serious trouble when we climb higher.
