Set 4 Question 1
StarCatching Words
seasoned (adj.)
If someone is seasoned, they are experienced and skilled through constant practice.
The seasoned chef prepared the meal with ease.
recount (v.)
If you recount something, you tell or describe an experience in detail.
The witness recounted what happened on the night of the accident.
weathered (adj.)
If something or someone is weathered, it has been worn down by constant exposure or hardship.
The weathered rocks showed signs of erosion.
extensive (adj.)
If something is extensive, it covers a large area or involves a great amount.
The library has an extensive collection of rare books.
picturesque (adj.)
If something is picturesque, it is visually charming and attractive.
The village was picturesque with its cobblestone streets.
intangible (adj.)
If something is intangible, it cannot be touched physically.
A company’s reputation is an intangible asset.
metropolis (n.)
If a city is a metropolis, it is a large, busy and important urban centre.
New York is a bustling metropolis with millions of residents.
StarCatching Patterns
If interested, …
If interested, join us for the workshop tomorrow.
… so much more to… than
There is so much more to success than a fancy work title.
… (be) the way to go.
If you are aiming for clarity in writing, keeping your sentences short and simple is the way to go.
