VOA慢速英语:Maz Jobrani: Building Cultural Bridges, One Laugh at a Time

stardom – n. the state of being a very famous performer

introduction – n. the act of making a person known to others or to something

audition – n. a short performance to show the talents of someone who is being considered for a role in a play

conventional – adj. common and ordinary: not unusual

challenge – n. an action, statement, that is against something

ridicule – n. the act of making fun of someone or something in a cruel or harsh way

preconceptions – n. an idea or opinion that someone has before learning about or experiencing something directly

embrace – v. to accept something readily or gladly

alarmed – v. to worry or frighten (someone)