Set 3 Question 3
StarCatching Words
adrenaline-inducing (adj.)
If something is adrenaline-inducing, it is extremely exciting.
That ride is adrenaline-inducing because of the infamous, steep drop that is almost perpendicular to the ground.
devote something to (phr. v.)
If you devote something to someone/something, you are dedicating a lot of your time and effort to it.
He devoted his lifetime to uncovering the truth behind the universe.
ambitious (adj.)
If something is ambitious, it has a strong desire to achieve something challenging, even though it might be out of its league.
Given the limited resources, this might be our most ambitious project yet.
endeavour (n. / v.)
If something is an endeavour, it takes a lot of effort to achieve it. If you endeavour to do something, you are trying hard to do something difficult.
The journey to reach the mountain’s peak has been a great endeavour, to say the least.
venture (n. / v.)
If something is a venture, it is a risky plan, usually in a business context. If you venture into something, you are taking a risk by doing something dangerous or uncertain.
Corporations are quick to take part in this venture in order to profit as much as possible from this trend.
commodity (n.)
If something is a commodity, it is a purchasable product that is often traded in large quantities.
Sugar is an important commodity for most countries, especially those in the southern hemisphere.
take something by storm (phr.)
If something takes something by storm, it becomes very popular as quickly as a storm.
The mascot has taken the world by storm with its adorable appearance.
StarCatching Patterns
…with no signs of…
It has been raining all day with no signs of it stopping anytime soon.
…as…may be…
Cheap as they may be, we must stay vigilant to the potential health hazards they pose.
