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TOEFL Vocab: Culture

Subjects : toefl, english, vocabulary
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A movement in one direction or a widespread change in fashion






2. In a way that relates to beauty or appearance






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






4. A short - informal play






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






6. Related to the sounds in a language






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






8. To mean something clearly and directly






9. A larger environment that something fits into






10. Unable to read






11. The smallest possible amount or level






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






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






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






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






16. Characteristic of a teenager; not fully grown up






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






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






19. A range of different things - usually colors






20. Exposed to possible harm






21. Coming; arrival






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






23. Very clever and imaginative






24. Enthusiasm; a deep determination to do well






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






26. An excessive concern for one's appearance






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






28. Excessively interested in seeking pleasure






29. Very noticeable; easily attracting attention






30. A meaning implied - not stated directly






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






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






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






34. To go against an established system or authority






35. Something written into a piece of rock or metal






36. Very funny






37. Serious misbehavior; not doing what one should do






38. The systems and conditions that exist now






39. To show in pictures






40. To discourage or to slow down






41. Inventing a solution to an unexpected problem






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






43. Not good enough to be the work of professionals






44. Largeness and a heavy appearance






45. Being part of the basic nature of something






46. Expensivem elaborately arranged - and ful of celebration






47. Moving unpredictably from one thing to another






48. Having more than one possible meaning






49. Extremely attractive and charming






50. Unskilled; lacking the ability to perform a task