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TOEFL Vocab: Culture

Subjects : toefl, english, vocabulary
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A way of seeing from a particular location; a way of thinking about something






2. Having more than one possible meaning






3. The systems and conditions that exist now






4. A meaning implied - not stated directly






5. Unable to read






6. Expensivem elaborately arranged - and ful of celebration






7. A short - informal play






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






9. Unskilled; lacking the ability to perform a task






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






11. Characteristic of a teenager; not fully grown up






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






13. Coming; arrival






14. A larger environment that something fits into






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






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






17. Related to the sounds in a language






18. Excessively interested in seeking pleasure






19. To discourage or to slow down






20. A range of different things - usually colors






21. Being part of the basic nature of something






22. Extremely attractive and charming






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






24. Very clever and imaginative






25. To show in pictures






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






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






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






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






30. Exposed to possible harm






31. Inventing a solution to an unexpected problem






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






33. Serious misbehavior; not doing what one should do






34. Very funny






35. To go against an established system or authority






36. Not good enough to be the work of professionals






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






38. Enthusiasm; a deep determination to do well






39. Something written into a piece of rock or metal






40. Moving unpredictably from one thing to another






41. Largeness and a heavy appearance






42. An excessive concern for one's appearance






43. The smallest possible amount or level






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






45. Very noticeable; easily attracting attention






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






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






48. To mean something clearly and directly






49. In a way that relates to beauty or appearance






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