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The rise and fall of TED
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Richard VT posted on 2026/03/03Ever wonder how TED went from inspiring talks to... well, something else? This video dives deep into the fascinating history and surprising brand dilution of TED, giving you tons of advanced vocabulary related to idea curation and commercialization. It's a fantastic way to boost your English while exploring a cultural phenomenon!
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stuff
US /stʌf/
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UK /stʌf/
- Uncountable Noun
- Generic description for things, materials, objects
- Transitive Verb
- To push material inside something, with force
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More individual
US /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒuəl/
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UK /ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəl/
- Countable Noun
- Single person, looked at separately from others
- A single thing or item, especially when part of a set or group.
- Adjective
- Made for use by one single person
- Having a distinct manner different from others
A2
More ultimate
US /ˈʌltəmɪt/
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UK /ˈʌltɪmət/
- Adjective
- Basic; original; most significant
- Being the greatest example of something
- Noun
- A non-contact team sport played with a flying disc.
- The best achievable or imaginable of its kind.
A2
More tough
US /tʌf/
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UK /tʌf/
- Adjective
- (Of food) difficult to chew or bite through
- Very difficult to do or deal with
- Noun
- A rough and aggressive person.
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More Use Energy
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