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TOEFL Vocab: Culture

Subjects : toefl, english, vocabulary
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. To figure out the meaning - even though it is written in a code or an unknown language






2. Having more than one possible meaning






3. The smallest possible amount or level






4. Serious misbehavior; not doing what one should do






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






6. An excessive concern for one's appearance






7. To go against an established system or authority






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






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






10. Not good enough to be the work of professionals






11. Unable to read






12. Coming; arrival






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






14. In a way that relates to beauty or appearance






15. The systems and conditions that exist now






16. To discourage or to slow down






17. Largeness and a heavy appearance






18. A short - informal play






19. Very funny






20. Characteristic of a teenager; not fully grown up






21. Very noticeable; easily attracting attention






22. A larger environment that something fits into






23. A range of different things - usually colors






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






25. A meaning implied - not stated directly






26. Related to the sounds in a language






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






28. To show in pictures






29. Unskilled; lacking the ability to perform a task






30. Inventing a solution to an unexpected problem






31. Very clever and imaginative






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






33. Moving unpredictably from one thing to another






34. Excessively interested in seeking pleasure






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






36. Enthusiasm; a deep determination to do well






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






38. Expensivem elaborately arranged - and ful of celebration






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






40. Extremely attractive and charming






41. Exposed to possible harm






42. Something written into a piece of rock or metal






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






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






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






46. To mean something clearly and directly






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






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






49. Being part of the basic nature of something






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