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TOEFL Vocab: Culture

Subjects : toefl, english, vocabulary
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Expensivem elaborately arranged - and ful of celebration






2. Having more than one possible meaning






3. Characteristic of a teenager; not fully grown up






4. In a way that relates to beauty or appearance






5. To show in pictures






6. Very clever and imaginative






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






8. Inventing a solution to an unexpected problem






9. Not good enough to be the work of professionals






10. To mean something clearly and directly






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






12. Unskilled; lacking the ability to perform a task






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






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






15. Very funny






16. Excessively interested in seeking pleasure






17. Extremely attractive and charming






18. A meaning implied - not stated directly






19. Enthusiasm; a deep determination to do well






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






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






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






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






24. To go against an established system or authority






25. Something written into a piece of rock or metal






26. The systems and conditions that exist now






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






28. A range of different things - usually colors






29. A larger environment that something fits into






30. Largeness and a heavy appearance






31. To discourage or to slow down






32. Exposed to possible harm






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






34. The smallest possible amount or level






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






36. Very noticeable; easily attracting attention






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






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






39. Unable to read






40. Serious misbehavior; not doing what one should do






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






42. Related to the sounds in a language






43. Being part of the basic nature of something






44. Moving unpredictably from one thing to another






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






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






47. Coming; arrival






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






49. An excessive concern for one's appearance






50. A short - informal play