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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. Serious misbehavior; not doing what one should do






2. To discourage or to slow down






3. Inventing a solution to an unexpected problem






4. A short - informal play






5. The smallest possible amount or level






6. Very funny






7. To mean something clearly and directly






8. A larger environment that something fits into






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






10. A meaning implied - not stated directly






11. Excessively interested in seeking pleasure






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






13. To show in pictures






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






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






16. The systems and conditions that exist now






17. Very noticeable; easily attracting attention






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






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






20. Moving unpredictably from one thing to another






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






22. Very clever and imaginative






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






24. Expensivem elaborately arranged - and ful of celebration






25. Characteristic of a teenager; not fully grown up






26. Coming; arrival






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






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






29. Unable to read






30. Enthusiasm; a deep determination to do well






31. A range of different things - usually colors






32. Something written into a piece of rock or metal






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






34. Not good enough to be the work of professionals






35. Being part of the basic nature of something






36. Related to the sounds in a language






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






38. Having more than one possible meaning






39. In a way that relates to beauty or appearance






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






41. To go against an established system or authority






42. An excessive concern for one's appearance






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






44. Extremely attractive and charming






45. Largeness and a heavy appearance






46. Exposed to possible harm






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






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






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






50. Unskilled; lacking the ability to perform a task