Set 2 Question 3
StarCatching Words
essential (adj.)
It is the synonym of ‘important’.
Sleep is essential to our metal health and well-being.
boost (v.)
If you boost something, you make something better or increase the amount of something. You can replace it with ‘improve’ or ‘increase’.
Since this drug boosts performance, it is forbidden in races.
resilient (adj.)
If you are resilient, you can recover from injuries or rebound from a difficult situation quickly.
Cactus is a resilient plant as it can withstand the harsh desert environment.
hectic (adj.)
If something is hectic, it is chaotic.
The hectic schedule has hindered everyone from working efficiently.
foster (v.)
When you foster something, you encourage its growth and development.
Taking part in family activities fosters a healthy parent-child relationship.
a wide range of (collocation)
When there is a wide range of something, it means there are a lot of it.
The fair provides a wide range of activities.
launch (v.)
If you launch ‘a plan’, you officially start the plan. If you launch ‘a product’, you start selling it. If you launch ‘a rocket’, you send a rocket flying to outer space.
The school has launched a new mental health campaign to safeguard students’ mental well-being.
accessible (adj.)
If something is accessible, you can easily reach or use it.
The transport network is highly accessible, offering seamless transportation experience across the city.
inclusive (adj.)
If something is inclusive, it welcomes people of different ages, genders and backgrounds.
Museums are training their guides in sign language to provide a more inclusive experience.
nurture (v.)
If you nurture something, you take care of it with love so that it will grow healthily.
It is important for a city to nurture talent for stable economic growth.
reinforce (v.)
If you reinforce something, you either make it stronger or emphasise it so that it is noticeable.
Regular maintenance helps reinforce the structure of old buildings.
StarCatching Patterns
Simply put, …
Simply put, that is the most effective way in combating global warming.
On top of that, …
On top of that, sleep enhances our long-term memory by creating new neurons.
The more…, the more…
The harder you work, the greater the reward.
Beyond…, …
Beyond logic or rationale, love is a powerful force that motivates people achieve the seemingly impossible.
Whether…, …
Whether it is air or water, burning fossil fuels pollutes the environment.
from… to…
There are a lot of factors to consider, from cost to the time needed.
