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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. Moving unpredictably from one thing to another






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






3. Not good enough to be the work of professionals






4. Inventing a solution to an unexpected problem






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






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






7. In a way that relates to beauty or appearance






8. Unskilled; lacking the ability to perform a task






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






10. Largeness and a heavy appearance






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






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






13. Enthusiasm; a deep determination to do well






14. Being part of the basic nature of something






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






16. A short - informal play






17. Serious misbehavior; not doing what one should do






18. Coming; arrival






19. A range of different things - usually colors






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






21. Related to the sounds in a language






22. To go against an established system or authority






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






24. Having more than one possible meaning






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






26. Expensivem elaborately arranged - and ful of celebration






27. A meaning implied - not stated directly






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






29. Unable to read






30. The systems and conditions that exist now






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






32. Extremely attractive and charming






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






34. The smallest possible amount or level






35. Characteristic of a teenager; not fully grown up






36. Very clever and imaginative






37. Very funny






38. Excessively interested in seeking pleasure






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






40. To discourage or to slow down






41. Very noticeable; easily attracting attention






42. An excessive concern for one's appearance






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






44. A larger environment that something fits into






45. To show in pictures






46. Something written into a piece of rock or metal






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






48. Exposed to possible harm






49. To mean something clearly and directly






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