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TOEFL Vocab: Culture

Subjects : toefl, english, vocabulary
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A way of seeing from a particular location; a way of thinking about something






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






3. Enthusiasm; a deep determination to do well






4. Excessively interested in seeking pleasure






5. Serious misbehavior; not doing what one should do






6. Unskilled; lacking the ability to perform a task






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






8. To discourage or to slow down






9. A meaning implied - not stated directly






10. Moving unpredictably from one thing to another






11. Expensivem elaborately arranged - and ful of celebration






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






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






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






15. The systems and conditions that exist now






16. Very funny






17. Related to the sounds in a language






18. Not good enough to be the work of professionals






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






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






21. Coming; arrival






22. A larger environment that something fits into






23. Very clever and imaginative






24. In a way that relates to beauty or appearance






25. An excessive concern for one's appearance






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






27. Being part of the basic nature of something






28. Largeness and a heavy appearance






29. Extremely attractive and charming






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






31. Exposed to possible harm






32. A range of different things - usually colors






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






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






35. To mean something clearly and directly






36. Unable to read






37. The smallest possible amount or level






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






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






40. Inventing a solution to an unexpected problem






41. Having more than one possible meaning






42. To go against an established system or authority






43. Something written into a piece of rock or metal






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






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






46. Characteristic of a teenager; not fully grown up






47. A short - informal play






48. Very noticeable; easily attracting attention






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






50. To show in pictures