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TOEFL Vocab: Culture

Subjects : toefl, english, vocabulary
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Interesting or unusual because of coming from a faraway place






2. Inventing a solution to an unexpected problem






3. Something written into a piece of rock or metal






4. To go against an established system or authority






5. Having more than one possible meaning






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






7. To mean something clearly and directly






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






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






10. Not good enough to be the work of professionals






11. Characteristic of a teenager; not fully grown up






12. The systems and conditions that exist now






13. Coming; arrival






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






15. The smallest possible amount or level






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






17. Serious misbehavior; not doing what one should do






18. Moving unpredictably from one thing to another






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






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






21. Unable to read






22. Being part of the basic nature of something






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






24. Largeness and a heavy appearance






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






26. Unskilled; lacking the ability to perform a task






27. To show in pictures






28. A larger environment that something fits into






29. Exposed to possible harm






30. Very noticeable; easily attracting attention






31. Enthusiasm; a deep determination to do well






32. Related to the sounds in a language






33. A range of different things - usually colors






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






35. Extremely attractive and charming






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






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






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






39. In a way that relates to beauty or appearance






40. A meaning implied - not stated directly






41. Expensivem elaborately arranged - and ful of celebration






42. Excessively interested in seeking pleasure






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






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






45. To discourage or to slow down






46. Very clever and imaginative






47. An excessive concern for one's appearance






48. Very funny






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






50. A short - informal play