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TOEFL Vocab: Culture

Subjects : toefl, english, vocabulary
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A way of seeing from a particular location; a way of thinking about something






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






3. A larger environment that something fits into






4. Excessively interested in seeking pleasure






5. Exposed to possible harm






6. Unable to read






7. Inventing a solution to an unexpected problem






8. To mean something clearly and directly






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






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






11. Related to the sounds in a language






12. Being part of the basic nature of something






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






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






15. Very clever and imaginative






16. The systems and conditions that exist now






17. A short - informal play






18. Not good enough to be the work of professionals






19. An excessive concern for one's appearance






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






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






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






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






24. Moving unpredictably from one thing to another






25. Unskilled; lacking the ability to perform a task






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






27. Having more than one possible meaning






28. To discourage or to slow down






29. Largeness and a heavy appearance






30. In a way that relates to beauty or appearance






31. A range of different things - usually colors






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






33. Coming; arrival






34. A meaning implied - not stated directly






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






36. Characteristic of a teenager; not fully grown up






37. Very funny






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






39. The smallest possible amount or level






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






41. Something written into a piece of rock or metal






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






43. Extremely attractive and charming






44. To show in pictures






45. Expensivem elaborately arranged - and ful of celebration






46. To go against an established system or authority






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






48. Very noticeable; easily attracting attention






49. Enthusiasm; a deep determination to do well






50. Serious misbehavior; not doing what one should do