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TOEFL Vocab: Culture

Subjects : toefl, english, vocabulary
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Something written into a piece of rock or metal






2. Enthusiasm; a deep determination to do well






3. Moving unpredictably from one thing to another






4. In a way that relates to beauty or appearance






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






6. Being part of the basic nature of something






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






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






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






10. Coming; arrival






11. To discourage or to slow down






12. To show in pictures






13. A short - informal play






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






15. Very clever and imaginative






16. A meaning implied - not stated directly






17. Related to the sounds in a language






18. A range of different things - usually colors






19. Unskilled; lacking the ability to perform a task






20. Exposed to possible harm






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






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






23. Not good enough to be the work of professionals






24. A larger environment that something fits into






25. Largeness and a heavy appearance






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






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






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






29. Extremely attractive and charming






30. Serious misbehavior; not doing what one should do






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






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






33. To go against an established system or authority






34. Very funny






35. The smallest possible amount or level






36. An excessive concern for one's appearance






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






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






39. Having more than one possible meaning






40. Unable to read






41. The systems and conditions that exist now






42. Expensivem elaborately arranged - and ful of celebration






43. To mean something clearly and directly






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






45. Inventing a solution to an unexpected problem






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






47. Excessively interested in seeking pleasure






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






49. Very noticeable; easily attracting attention






50. Characteristic of a teenager; not fully grown up