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






2. Largeness and a heavy appearance






3. A meaning implied - not stated directly






4. Moving unpredictably from one thing to another






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






6. A larger environment that something fits into






7. Related to the sounds in a language






8. To show in pictures






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






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






11. To mean something clearly and directly






12. Extremely attractive and charming






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






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






15. To go against an established system or authority






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






17. A short - informal play






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






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






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






21. Coming; arrival






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






23. Very funny






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






25. Characteristic of a teenager; not fully grown up






26. Expensivem elaborately arranged - and ful of celebration






27. Enthusiasm; a deep determination to do well






28. Inventing a solution to an unexpected problem






29. Having more than one possible meaning






30. An excessive concern for one's appearance






31. The systems and conditions that exist now






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






33. Not good enough to be the work of professionals






34. Something written into a piece of rock or metal






35. Exposed to possible harm






36. Being part of the basic nature of something






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






38. In a way that relates to beauty or appearance






39. Unskilled; lacking the ability to perform a task






40. Very clever and imaginative






41. A range of different things - usually colors






42. Unable to read






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






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






45. To discourage or to slow down






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






47. Serious misbehavior; not doing what one should do






48. The smallest possible amount or level






49. Very noticeable; easily attracting attention






50. Excessively interested in seeking pleasure