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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. Extremely attractive and charming






2. Moving unpredictably from one thing to another






3. Largeness and a heavy appearance






4. Enthusiasm; a deep determination to do well






5. A range of different things - usually colors






6. The systems and conditions that exist now






7. Exposed to possible harm






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






9. Very noticeable; easily attracting attention






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






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






12. The smallest possible amount or level






13. To show in pictures






14. A larger environment that something fits into






15. Related to the sounds in a language






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






17. Something written into a piece of rock or metal






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






19. To discourage or to slow down






20. Being part of the basic nature of something






21. A short - informal play






22. A meaning implied - not stated directly






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






24. Unable to read






25. Very funny






26. Having more than one possible meaning






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






28. In a way that relates to beauty or appearance






29. An excessive concern for one's appearance






30. To go against an established system or authority






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






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






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






34. Very clever and imaginative






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






36. Coming; arrival






37. Unskilled; lacking the ability to perform a task






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






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






40. Inventing a solution to an unexpected problem






41. Not good enough to be the work of professionals






42. To mean something clearly and directly






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






44. Expensivem elaborately arranged - and ful of celebration






45. Excessively interested in seeking pleasure






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






47. Characteristic of a teenager; not fully grown up






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






49. Serious misbehavior; not doing what one should do






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