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TOEFL Vocab: Culture

Subjects : toefl, english, vocabulary
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. To figure out the meaning - even though it is written in a code or an unknown language






2. A larger environment that something fits into






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






4. Coming; arrival






5. Not good enough to be the work of professionals






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






7. A short - informal play






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






9. An excessive concern for one's appearance






10. Unable to read






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






12. Having more than one possible meaning






13. Expensivem elaborately arranged - and ful of celebration






14. To mean something clearly and directly






15. Inventing a solution to an unexpected problem






16. Moving unpredictably from one thing to another






17. Very clever and imaginative






18. Unskilled; lacking the ability to perform a task






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






20. To discourage or to slow down






21. The smallest possible amount or level






22. Being part of the basic nature of something






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






24. In a way that relates to beauty or appearance






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






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






27. Largeness and a heavy appearance






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






29. Exposed to possible harm






30. Excessively interested in seeking pleasure






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






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






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






34. The systems and conditions that exist now






35. Serious misbehavior; not doing what one should do






36. Related to the sounds in a language






37. A range of different things - usually colors






38. Something written into a piece of rock or metal






39. Extremely attractive and charming






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






41. Characteristic of a teenager; not fully grown up






42. Very noticeable; easily attracting attention






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






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






45. To go against an established system or authority






46. A meaning implied - not stated directly






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






48. Enthusiasm; a deep determination to do well






49. To show in pictures






50. Very funny