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TOEFL Vocab: Culture

Subjects : toefl, english, vocabulary
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Acting as a sign for some other thing or idea






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






3. Related to the sounds in a language






4. Expensivem elaborately arranged - and ful of celebration






5. Largeness and a heavy appearance






6. Inventing a solution to an unexpected problem






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






8. Exposed to possible harm






9. A larger environment that something fits into






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






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






12. Very funny






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






14. Very clever and imaginative






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






16. Unable to read






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






18. Something written into a piece of rock or metal






19. Very noticeable; easily attracting attention






20. Extremely attractive and charming






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






22. Having more than one possible meaning






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






24. Characteristic of a teenager; not fully grown up






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






26. A meaning implied - not stated directly






27. To go against an established system or authority






28. The smallest possible amount or level






29. In a way that relates to beauty or appearance






30. Enthusiasm; a deep determination to do well






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






32. Moving unpredictably from one thing to another






33. Serious misbehavior; not doing what one should do






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






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






36. To discourage or to slow down






37. The systems and conditions that exist now






38. Unskilled; lacking the ability to perform a task






39. To mean something clearly and directly






40. Coming; arrival






41. An excessive concern for one's appearance






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






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






44. Not good enough to be the work of professionals






45. Being part of the basic nature of something






46. To show in pictures






47. A range of different things - usually colors






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






49. Excessively interested in seeking pleasure






50. A short - informal play