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TOEFL Vocab: Culture

Subjects : toefl, english, vocabulary
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. Characteristic of a teenager; not fully grown up






2. Very noticeable; easily attracting attention






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






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






5. To go against an established system or authority






6. Moving unpredictably from one thing to another






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






8. Very funny






9. Related to the sounds in a language






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






11. A meaning implied - not stated directly






12. To discourage or to slow down






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






14. The systems and conditions that exist now






15. Something written into a piece of rock or metal






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






17. Extremely attractive and charming






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






19. Being part of the basic nature of something






20. Excessively interested in seeking pleasure






21. Largeness and a heavy appearance






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






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






24. Inventing a solution to an unexpected problem






25. An excessive concern for one's appearance






26. In a way that relates to beauty or appearance






27. Not good enough to be the work of professionals






28. Coming; arrival






29. To show in pictures






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






31. A short - informal play






32. A larger environment that something fits into






33. Exposed to possible harm






34. Enthusiasm; a deep determination to do well






35. Very clever and imaginative






36. A range of different things - usually colors






37. Unable to read






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






39. The smallest possible amount or level






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






41. Having more than one possible meaning






42. Serious misbehavior; not doing what one should do






43. Expensivem elaborately arranged - and ful of celebration






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






45. Unskilled; lacking the ability to perform a task






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






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






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






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






50. To mean something clearly and directly