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Wanna Live Forever? Become A Noun | SKUNK BEAR | Krulwich Wonders | NPR
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陳毅航 posted on 2025/06/01Ever wondered how things like 'shrapnel' or 'Lego' got their names? This hilarious and clever video dives into the fascinating world of eponyms, showing you how people and brands can literally become words! You'll pick up some awesome advanced vocabulary and gain a deeper understanding of language origins that even word nerds will love.
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deserve
US /dɪˈzɚv/
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UK /dɪ'zɜ:v/
- Transitive Verb
- To be worthy of, e.g. getting praise or attention
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More general
US /ˈdʒɛnərəl/
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UK /'dʒenrəl/
- Adjective
- Widespread, normal or usual
- Not detailed or specific; vague.
- Countable Noun
- Top ranked officer in the army
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More brilliant
US /ˈbrɪljənt/
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UK /'brɪlɪənt/
- Adjective
- Having a great amount of intelligence or talent
- Being very bright, like a diamond; shining
- Noun
- A diamond or other gem cut in a particular form with many facets to have exceptional brilliance.
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More familiar
US /fəˈmɪljɚ/
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UK /fəˈmɪliə(r)/
- Adjective
- Well-known or easily recognized
- Having a good knowledge of something.
- Noun
- A close friend or associate.
- (In folklore) a spirit, often in animal form, believed to attend and serve a witch.
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