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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. Related to the sounds in a language






2. An excessive concern for one's appearance






3. To show in pictures






4. Unable to read






5. The smallest possible amount or level






6. Enthusiasm; a deep determination to do well






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






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






9. Something written into a piece of rock or metal






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






11. Serious misbehavior; not doing what one should do






12. Excessively interested in seeking pleasure






13. Very clever and imaginative






14. Expensivem elaborately arranged - and ful of celebration






15. Very funny






16. Having more than one possible meaning






17. A short - informal play






18. To mean something clearly and directly






19. Unskilled; lacking the ability to perform a task






20. Largeness and a heavy appearance






21. Being part of the basic nature of something






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






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






24. To go against an established system or authority






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






26. A larger environment that something fits into






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






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






29. Not good enough to be the work of professionals






30. To discourage or to slow down






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






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






33. Characteristic of a teenager; not fully grown up






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






35. A meaning implied - not stated directly






36. Coming; arrival






37. Inventing a solution to an unexpected problem






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






39. Extremely attractive and charming






40. Very noticeable; easily attracting attention






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






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






43. Moving unpredictably from one thing to another






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






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






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






47. Exposed to possible harm






48. The systems and conditions that exist now






49. In a way that relates to beauty or appearance






50. A range of different things - usually colors