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TOEFL Vocab: Culture

Subjects : toefl, english, vocabulary
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Characteristic of a teenager; not fully grown up






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






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






4. A range of different things - usually colors






5. To discourage or to slow down






6. An excessive concern for one's appearance






7. Being part of the basic nature of something






8. Very noticeable; easily attracting attention






9. Extremely attractive and charming






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






11. A larger environment that something fits into






12. Inventing a solution to an unexpected problem






13. Moving unpredictably from one thing to another






14. In a way that relates to beauty or appearance






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






16. The systems and conditions that exist now






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






18. Unskilled; lacking the ability to perform a task






19. Related to the sounds in a language






20. A meaning implied - not stated directly






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






22. Coming; arrival






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






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






25. Serious misbehavior; not doing what one should do






26. Very clever and imaginative






27. Exposed to possible harm






28. To mean something clearly and directly






29. Largeness and a heavy appearance






30. In a way that accuses other people of weaknesses that the speaker also possesses






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






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






33. Unable to read






34. Very funny






35. Expensivem elaborately arranged - and ful of celebration






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






37. The smallest possible amount or level






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






39. To go against an established system or authority






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






41. Excessively interested in seeking pleasure






42. Something written into a piece of rock or metal






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






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






45. Enthusiasm; a deep determination to do well






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






47. A short - informal play






48. To show in pictures






49. Not good enough to be the work of professionals






50. Having more than one possible meaning