Set 4 Question 3
StarCatching Words
recontextualise (v.)
If you recontextualise something, you place it in a new or different context to alter its meaning or interpretation.
The artist recontextualised art in a business-heavy world.
stifle (v.)
If you stifle something, you suppress, restrain or prevent it from developing or being expressed.
She tried to stifle opposing opinions during the meeting.
counteract (v.)
If you counteract something, you act against it to reduce, neutralise or prevent its effects.
The medicine helps counteract the side effects of the treatment.
stringent (adj.)
If something is stringent, it is strict, precise and demanding in its requirements or rules.
The school has stringent safety regulations for laboratory work.
competency (n.)
If you have competency, you possess the ability, skill or knowledge needed to perform a task effectively.
Her competency in project management impressed the hiring committee.
stem from (phr.)
If something stems from a source, it originates or arises from it.
His confidence stems from years of experience in the field.
overshadow (v.)
If you overshadow something, you make it seem less important or significant by comparison.
The scandal overshadowed the company’s recent achievements.
leeway (n.)
If you have leeway, you have freedom or flexibility to act within certain limits.
The manager gave the team some leeway in choosing their work methods.
intervene (v.)
If you intervene, you step in to become involved in a situation to change or prevent an outcome.
The teacher had to intervene to stop the argument.
obsolete (adj.)
If something is obsolete, it is outdated, no longer in use or has been replaced by something newer.
Many old machines have become obsolete due to rapid software updates.
StarCatching Patterns
The move toward…
The move toward a merit-based workplace culture can promote better fairness among employees.
… is…, as is…
Cheating is a blatant violation of class rules, as is bullying.
… far from… when…
He was far from disappointed when the result of the contest was announced.
