Set 4 Question 2
StarCatching Words
lament (v.)
If you lament something, you express sorrow, regret or grief about it.
She lamented the loss of her childhood home.
career prospects (phr.)
If you have career prospects, you have a vision for future professional growth.
Graduates are eager to explore career prospects in the field of technology.
coax (v.)
If you coax someone, you gently persuade them to do something, often with patience or flattery.
He coaxed his friend to join the team.
greenhorn (n.)
If you are a greenhorn, you are a beginner or someone inexperienced in a field.
The company trained the greenhorns before assigning tasks.
juggle (v.)
If you juggle tasks, you manage several things at once, often under pressure.
Parents often juggle work and family responsibilities.
wield (v.)
If you wield something, you hold and use it effectively, whether it is a tool, weapon, or power.
The leader wielded great influence over the community.
pivotal (adj.)
If something is pivotal, it is critically important and central to success or change.
The discovery was pivotal in advancing medical research.
irrevocable (adj.)
If something is irrevocable, it cannot be undone, reversed or changed.
His decision to resign was irrevocable.
StarCatching Patterns
Take… for instance, …
It is possible that our current syllabus does not take into account how applicable the knowledge is in real life. Take Mathematics for instance, how likely we are to calculate the volume of a sphere?
Only through…
Only through constant practice can we come close to true mastery.
… offer… a golden opportunity…
Studying abroad offers Sally a golden opportunity to be independent.
