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TOEFL Vocab: Culture

Subjects : toefl, english, vocabulary
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. To discourage or to slow down






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






3. A meaning implied - not stated directly






4. Very funny






5. A range of different things - usually colors






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






7. Excessively interested in seeking pleasure






8. Something written into a piece of rock or metal






9. Extremely attractive and charming






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






11. Having more than one possible meaning






12. An excessive concern for one's appearance






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






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






15. Exposed to possible harm






16. Unskilled; lacking the ability to perform a task






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






18. The systems and conditions that exist now






19. Characteristic of a teenager; not fully grown up






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






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






22. Inventing a solution to an unexpected problem






23. Moving unpredictably from one thing to another






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






25. Largeness and a heavy appearance






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






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






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






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






30. Related to the sounds in a language






31. Very clever and imaginative






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






33. Coming; arrival






34. To mean something clearly and directly






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






36. A short - informal play






37. Very noticeable; easily attracting attention






38. To show in pictures






39. Enthusiasm; a deep determination to do well






40. Unable to read






41. Serious misbehavior; not doing what one should do






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






43. A larger environment that something fits into






44. Being part of the basic nature of something






45. In a way that relates to beauty or appearance






46. Expensivem elaborately arranged - and ful of celebration






47. To go against an established system or authority






48. The smallest possible amount or level






49. Not good enough to be the work of professionals






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