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TOEFL Vocab: Culture

Subjects : toefl, english, vocabulary
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Characteristic of a teenager; not fully grown up






2. To go against an established system or authority






3. Related to the sounds in a language






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






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






6. The smallest possible amount or level






7. To mean something clearly and directly






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






9. Unskilled; lacking the ability to perform a task






10. To discourage or to slow down






11. To show in pictures






12. Coming; arrival






13. Enthusiasm; a deep determination to do well






14. Having more than one possible meaning






15. Something written into a piece of rock or metal






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






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






18. A range of different things - usually colors






19. A larger environment that something fits into






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






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






22. Exposed to possible harm






23. Being part of the basic nature of something






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






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






26. Expensivem elaborately arranged - and ful of celebration






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






28. Inventing a solution to an unexpected problem






29. Moving unpredictably from one thing to another






30. Very clever and imaginative






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






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






33. Extremely attractive and charming






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






35. Excessively interested in seeking pleasure






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






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






38. Largeness and a heavy appearance






39. Serious misbehavior; not doing what one should do






40. A meaning implied - not stated directly






41. In a way that relates to beauty or appearance






42. Unable to read






43. An excessive concern for one's appearance






44. Very funny






45. The systems and conditions that exist now






46. Very noticeable; easily attracting attention






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






48. Not good enough to be the work of professionals






49. A short - informal play






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