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TOEFL Vocab: Culture

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1. Having more than one possible meaning






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






3. Exposed to possible harm






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






5. Being part of the basic nature of something






6. Very noticeable; easily attracting attention






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






8. A larger environment that something fits into






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






10. Expensivem elaborately arranged - and ful of celebration






11. The systems and conditions that exist now






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






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






14. Very clever and imaginative






15. Very funny






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






17. Serious misbehavior; not doing what one should do






18. A range of different things - usually colors






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






20. To show in pictures






21. Largeness and a heavy appearance






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






23. A meaning implied - not stated directly






24. Excessively interested in seeking pleasure






25. Something written into a piece of rock or metal






26. A short - informal play






27. To mean something clearly and directly






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






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






30. Extremely attractive and charming






31. Coming; arrival






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






33. Related to the sounds in a language






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






35. Moving unpredictably from one thing to another






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






37. Characteristic of a teenager; not fully grown up






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






39. Inventing a solution to an unexpected problem






40. Not good enough to be the work of professionals






41. Enthusiasm; a deep determination to do well






42. The smallest possible amount or level






43. In a way that relates to beauty or appearance






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






45. Unskilled; lacking the ability to perform a task






46. Unable to read






47. To discourage or to slow down






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






49. To go against an established system or authority






50. An excessive concern for one's appearance