Vocab cô Thảo 1
insanity: A very stupid, unreasonable, or dangerous action/situation; mental illness. Collocation: drive sb to insanity.
plateaus/plateau: A large flat area of high land (cao nguyên); to reach a stable level (bình ổn).
go beyond: To exceed or not be limited by something.
upbringing: The way someone is treated and trained as a child.
innate talent: A natural, inborn ability.
a lucky break: Good fortune leading to success. E.x. He got the lucky break that helped him entered showbiz.
anonymous: Made or done by someone whose name is unknown or not public (ẩn danh).
run dry: To become depleted or unavailable.
harsh reality: A difficult or unpleasant truth.
financial dilemma: A difficult money-related choice with no ideal options.
tatty: Old and in poor condition (xuống cấp).
resilience: The ability to recover from difficulties. => reptilian grade of resilience: a very high level of resilience.
prerequisite + for: Something that must exist before something else can happen.
sartorial: Relating to clothing or a way of dressing (e.g., sartorial elegance).
mediocrity: The quality of being not very good or ordinary (sự tầm thường).
lousy (with sth): Very bad or unpleasant (kém chất lượng).
ruthlessness: The quality of not considering others' pain when pursuing goals.
jaded: Lacking interest due to experiencing something too many times. => jaded palate: a tired sense of taste.
notorious: Famous for something bad (tai tiếng).
dubious + about: Questionable or untrustworthy (đáng ngờ).
perseverance: Continued effort despite difficulty (sự kiên trì).
emerge + from: To appear by coming out of something.
slink into: To move quietly, slowly, or secretly into a place.
financial constraint: A limitation due to a lack of money.
out of sync: Not well-coordinated, not matching, or not happening simultaneously.
reputation: The general opinion people have about someone or something.
negotiate for sth/ with so: To have formal discussions to reach an agreement (đàm phán).
ceaselessly: Continuously, without stopping.
scrounge for: To search for or acquire something, typically by asking or resourcefully.
exposure: The fact of experiencing something (+to); the public revelation of something bad (+of).
leap at the chance/opportunity: To accept an opportunity very eagerly.
auditorium: The seating area for an audience in a theatre or similar building (khán phòng).
backstage: The area behind the stage where actors prepare (hậu trường).
villain: The main bad character in a story (nhân vật phản diện).
thirst for (something): A strong desire for something (e.g., knowledge, power, success).
shed a tear: To cry briefly or show sadness.
interpretation of (something): An explanation or opinion of what something means.
aristocratic: Belonging to or typical of the highest social class (thuộc tầng lớp quý tộc).
knew no bounds: Feelings or enthusiasm that are limitless.
jump for joy: To be extremely happy and excited.
leap in the dark: An action taken without knowing its outcome.
jump to conclusions: To make assumptions without sufficient information.
jump down my throat: To react angrily or speak sharply to someone.
by leaps and bounds: Improving very quickly.
out of bounds: A forbidden area.
dress rehearsal: A full practice performance with all costumes and equipment.
be in the limelight: To receive significant public attention.
backing vocal: Supportive, quieter singing for a main singer.
stage fright: Fear experienced before performing to an audience.
standing ovation: An audience standing and applauding enthusiastically at the end of a performance.
emotional recall: An acting technique using past emotions for realistic portrayal.
curtain call: When actors appear for applause at the end of a performance.
understudy: An actor prepared to replace another if needed.
underact: To perform with insufficient emotion or energy.
underwriter: An individual/company assessing and pricing insurance.
soundtrack: Recorded music, speech, and sound effects for a film or show.
soundstage: A specially equipped studio for film/TV production with sound recording.
playwright: A person who writes plays.
playact: To behave as if acting.
overact: To perform with excessive emotion or exaggeration.
screenwriter: A person who writes scripts for films/TV.
backtrack: To retrace one's path or reverse an opinion/statement.