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TOEFL Vocab: Culture

Subjects : toefl, english, vocabulary
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. To fit so poorly together that the differences cause a problem






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






3. Very noticeable; easily attracting attention






4. Largeness and a heavy appearance






5. Extremely attractive and charming






6. A short - informal play






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






8. A range of different things - usually colors






9. The systems and conditions that exist now






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






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






12. Expensivem elaborately arranged - and ful of celebration






13. To discourage or to slow down






14. Related to the sounds in a language






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






16. Coming; arrival






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






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






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






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






21. An excessive concern for one's appearance






22. Enthusiasm; a deep determination to do well






23. Something written into a piece of rock or metal






24. Not good enough to be the work of professionals






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






26. Excessively interested in seeking pleasure






27. Inventing a solution to an unexpected problem






28. In a way that relates to beauty or appearance






29. A meaning implied - not stated directly






30. Very funny






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






32. To go against an established system or authority






33. Unable to read






34. The smallest possible amount or level






35. Serious misbehavior; not doing what one should do






36. Very clever and imaginative






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






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






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






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






41. Exposed to possible harm






42. Having more than one possible meaning






43. A larger environment that something fits into






44. Characteristic of a teenager; not fully grown up






45. Being part of the basic nature of something






46. Moving unpredictably from one thing to another






47. Unskilled; lacking the ability to perform a task






48. To mean something clearly and directly






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






50. To show in pictures