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TOEFL Vocab: Culture

Subjects : toefl, english, vocabulary
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. In a way that accuses other people of weaknesses that the speaker also possesses






2. A range of different things - usually colors






3. A meaning implied - not stated directly






4. Expensivem elaborately arranged - and ful of celebration






5. Something written into a piece of rock or metal






6. Quietly moving or influencing people or things in order to get what you want






7. A channel or way for a meaning to be expressed






8. Acting as a sign for some other thing or idea






9. A larger environment that something fits into






10. Exposed to possible harm






11. A direction or surface along which something can be measured; an aspect






12. A description or drawing that reflects a certain point of view






13. Not good enough to be the work of professionals






14. Unskilled; lacking the ability to perform a task






15. In a way that relates to beauty or appearance






16. Very noticeable; easily attracting attention






17. Serious misbehavior; not doing what one should do






18. Interesting or unusual because of coming from a faraway place






19. To fit so poorly together that the differences cause a problem






20. Related to the sounds in a language






21. Largeness and a heavy appearance






22. Inventing a solution to an unexpected problem






23. Extremely attractive and charming






24. A political or social goal that one believes is right and works to achieve






25. To discourage or to slow down






26. To figure out the meaning - even though it is written in a code or an unknown language






27. Having more than one possible meaning






28. The smallest possible amount or level






29. An excessive concern for one's appearance






30. Edge; in social contexts - parts of society that look or act very different from most people






31. To go against an established system or authority






32. Not concrete and realistic; not obviously related to everyday experience






33. A short - informal play






34. Very clever and imaginative






35. To mean something clearly and directly






36. The systems and conditions that exist now






37. Very funny






38. Unable to read






39. Characteristic of a teenager; not fully grown up






40. A technique that tries to picture something as it really looks






41. Difficult to wear or carry because of weight or shape






42. A way of seeing from a particular location; a way of thinking about something






43. The group of actors in a play - movie - television show - etc.






44. Moving unpredictably from one thing to another






45. Enthusiasm; a deep determination to do well






46. A movement in one direction or a widespread change in fashion






47. Coming; arrival






48. To show in pictures






49. Excessively interested in seeking pleasure






50. Being part of the basic nature of something