Set 4 Question 4
StarCatching Words
remnant (n.)
If something is a remnant, it is a small remaining part, trace or fragment of something that once existed or was larger.
Only a remnant of the ancient wall still stands today.
seek refuge in (phr.)
If you seek refuge in something, you turn to it for safety, protection or comfort.
During the storm, villagers sought refuge in the church.
oblivion (n.)
If you are in oblivion, you are in a state of being forgotten, unknown or completely destroyed.
The once-famous singer faded into oblivion after retiring.
fleeting (adj.)
If something is fleeting, it lasts for only a short time and quickly disappears.
She cherished the fleeting moment of happiness.
eat away at (phr.)
If something eats away at you, it gradually erodes, weakens or troubles you over time.
Guilt began to eat away at his peace of mind.
excruciate (v.)
If something excruciate someone, it causes them intense physical or emotional pain. ‘Excruciating’ is its adjective form.
The injury excruciated him with unbearable agony.
waylay (v.)
If you waylay someone, you stop or interrupt them unexpectedly, often to detain or ambush.
Reporters waylaid the actor outside the theatre.
entitlement (n.)
If you have entitlement, you believe you inherently deserve certain privileges or benefits. ‘Entitle’ is its verb form.
His sense of entitlement made him difficult to work with.
repressed (adj.)
If something is repressed, it is held back, restrained or kept from being expressed, often unconsciously.
She struggled with repressed anger.
StarCatching Patterns
… go from… to…
Sam goes from being a good student who never skips a day in school to getting suspended.
… too… a…
This is too difficult a task for the junior clerk to handle by himself.
Taking advantage of…
Taking advantage of the fact that the school was closed due to snow yesterday, I played a board game with my sister.
