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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. To go against an established system or authority






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






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






4. Not good enough to be the work of professionals






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






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






7. A short - informal play






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






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






10. In a way that relates to beauty or appearance






11. Serious misbehavior; not doing what one should do






12. Extremely attractive and charming






13. Unable to read






14. Very clever and imaginative






15. Exposed to possible harm






16. Very funny






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






18. To discourage or to slow down






19. Something written into a piece of rock or metal






20. The systems and conditions that exist now






21. Related to the sounds in a language






22. Largeness and a heavy appearance






23. A range of different things - usually colors






24. Moving unpredictably from one thing to another






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






26. Very noticeable; easily attracting attention






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






28. The smallest possible amount or level






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






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






31. Enthusiasm; a deep determination to do well






32. Having more than one possible meaning






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






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






35. Unskilled; lacking the ability to perform a task






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






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






38. To show in pictures






39. Inventing a solution to an unexpected problem






40. Excessively interested in seeking pleasure






41. An excessive concern for one's appearance






42. Being part of the basic nature of something






43. A meaning implied - not stated directly






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






45. Characteristic of a teenager; not fully grown up






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






47. To mean something clearly and directly






48. A larger environment that something fits into






49. Expensivem elaborately arranged - and ful of celebration






50. Coming; arrival






Can you answer 50 questions in 15 minutes?



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