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TOEFL Vocab: Culture

Subjects : toefl, english, vocabulary
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The group of actors in a play - movie - television show - etc.






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






3. Very funny






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






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






6. Very noticeable; easily attracting attention






7. Extremely attractive and charming






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






9. Moving unpredictably from one thing to another






10. To mean something clearly and directly






11. A range of different things - usually colors






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






13. A meaning implied - not stated directly






14. Coming; arrival






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






16. Not good enough to be the work of professionals






17. To show in pictures






18. Largeness and a heavy appearance






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






20. Being part of the basic nature of something






21. Characteristic of a teenager; not fully grown up






22. Excessively interested in seeking pleasure






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






24. In a way that relates to beauty or appearance






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






26. To discourage or to slow down






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






28. Expensivem elaborately arranged - and ful of celebration






29. The systems and conditions that exist now






30. Something written into a piece of rock or metal






31. Related to the sounds in a language






32. Having more than one possible meaning






33. A short - informal play






34. Unable to read






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






36. An excessive concern for one's appearance






37. Very clever and imaginative






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






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






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






41. To go against an established system or authority






42. Inventing a solution to an unexpected problem






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






44. Enthusiasm; a deep determination to do well






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






46. The smallest possible amount or level






47. Unskilled; lacking the ability to perform a task






48. A larger environment that something fits into






49. Serious misbehavior; not doing what one should do






50. Exposed to possible harm