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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. Unable to read






2. To go against an established system or authority






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






4. A meaning implied - not stated directly






5. Exposed to possible harm






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






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






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






9. Having more than one possible meaning






10. Moving unpredictably from one thing to another






11. To show in pictures






12. Coming; arrival






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






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






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






16. Largeness and a heavy appearance






17. Very funny






18. Something written into a piece of rock or metal






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






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






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






22. Enthusiasm; a deep determination to do well






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






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






25. Very noticeable; easily attracting attention






26. The systems and conditions that exist now






27. Being part of the basic nature of something






28. An excessive concern for one's appearance






29. Extremely attractive and charming






30. Expensivem elaborately arranged - and ful of celebration






31. Not good enough to be the work of professionals






32. Very clever and imaginative






33. A short - informal play






34. A larger environment that something fits into






35. Inventing a solution to an unexpected problem






36. To mean something clearly and directly






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






38. Characteristic of a teenager; not fully grown up






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






40. In a way that relates to beauty or appearance






41. A range of different things - usually colors






42. Serious misbehavior; not doing what one should do






43. The smallest possible amount or level






44. Related to the sounds in a language






45. Unskilled; lacking the ability to perform a task






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






47. Excessively interested in seeking pleasure






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






49. To discourage or to slow down






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