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TOEFL Vocab: Culture

Subjects : toefl, english, vocabulary
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Acting as a sign for some other thing or idea






2. Exposed to possible harm






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






4. To show in pictures






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






6. Coming; arrival






7. Having more than one possible meaning






8. Something written into a piece of rock or metal






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






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






11. Unskilled; lacking the ability to perform a task






12. To discourage or to slow down






13. Being part of the basic nature of something






14. Largeness and a heavy appearance






15. To go against an established system or authority






16. Inventing a solution to an unexpected problem






17. A meaning implied - not stated directly






18. Excessively interested in seeking pleasure






19. An excessive concern for one's appearance






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






21. Not good enough to be the work of professionals






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






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






24. The smallest possible amount or level






25. Moving unpredictably from one thing to another






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






27. A range of different things - usually colors






28. The systems and conditions that exist now






29. Very noticeable; easily attracting attention






30. Unable to read






31. To mean something clearly and directly






32. In a way that relates to beauty or appearance






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






34. Very funny






35. Extremely attractive and charming






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






37. Characteristic of a teenager; not fully grown up






38. Expensivem elaborately arranged - and ful of celebration






39. A larger environment that something fits into






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






41. A short - informal play






42. Serious misbehavior; not doing what one should do






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






44. Related to the sounds in a language






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






46. Very clever and imaginative






47. Enthusiasm; a deep determination to do well






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






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






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