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TOEFL Vocab: Culture

Subjects : toefl, english, vocabulary
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Very funny






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






3. Unable to read






4. The systems and conditions that exist now






5. Very noticeable; easily attracting attention






6. Very clever and imaginative






7. To show in pictures






8. Unskilled; lacking the ability to perform a task






9. To discourage or to slow down






10. Exposed to possible harm






11. Related to the sounds in a language






12. Characteristic of a teenager; not fully grown up






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






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






15. Moving unpredictably from one thing to another






16. A short - informal play






17. Not good enough to be the work of professionals






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






19. A larger environment that something fits into






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






21. Extremely attractive and charming






22. A meaning implied - not stated directly






23. Expensivem elaborately arranged - and ful of celebration






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






25. Something written into a piece of rock or metal






26. Coming; arrival






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






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






29. Inventing a solution to an unexpected problem






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






31. Excessively interested in seeking pleasure






32. To mean something clearly and directly






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






34. To go against an established system or authority






35. Being part of the basic nature of something






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






37. Enthusiasm; a deep determination to do well






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






39. Having more than one possible meaning






40. An excessive concern for one's appearance






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






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






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






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






45. The smallest possible amount or level






46. A range of different things - usually colors






47. Largeness and a heavy appearance






48. In a way that relates to beauty or appearance






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






50. Serious misbehavior; not doing what one should do