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TOEFL Vocab: Culture

Subjects : toefl, english, vocabulary
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The systems and conditions that exist now






2. Unskilled; lacking the ability to perform a task






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






4. The smallest possible amount or level






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






6. Largeness and a heavy appearance






7. Inventing a solution to an unexpected problem






8. Coming; arrival






9. To go against an established system or authority






10. Something written into a piece of rock or metal






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






12. Very funny






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






14. A meaning implied - not stated directly






15. Being part of the basic nature of something






16. Related to the sounds in a language






17. Very noticeable; easily attracting attention






18. To discourage or to slow down






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






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






21. An excessive concern for one's appearance






22. Not good enough to be the work of professionals






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






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






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






26. To mean something clearly and directly






27. Characteristic of a teenager; not fully grown up






28. To show in pictures






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






30. A range of different things - usually colors






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






32. A larger environment that something fits into






33. Expensivem elaborately arranged - and ful of celebration






34. Extremely attractive and charming






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






36. Unable to read






37. In a way that relates to beauty or appearance






38. Excessively interested in seeking pleasure






39. Moving unpredictably from one thing to another






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






41. Very clever and imaginative






42. A short - informal play






43. Exposed to possible harm






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






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






46. Serious misbehavior; not doing what one should do






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






48. Enthusiasm; a deep determination to do well






49. Having more than one possible meaning






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