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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. A channel or way for a meaning to be expressed






2. A larger environment that something fits into






3. Being part of the basic nature of something






4. To go against an established system or authority






5. Not good enough to be the work of professionals






6. Characteristic of a teenager; not fully grown up






7. A meaning implied - not stated directly






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






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






10. Inventing a solution to an unexpected problem






11. Very noticeable; easily attracting attention






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






13. Exposed to possible harm






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






15. Largeness and a heavy appearance






16. An excessive concern for one's appearance






17. The systems and conditions that exist now






18. Serious misbehavior; not doing what one should do






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






20. Excessively interested in seeking pleasure






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






22. Moving unpredictably from one thing to another






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






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






25. Very funny






26. In a way that relates to beauty or appearance






27. Very clever and imaginative






28. To discourage or to slow down






29. A range of different things - usually colors






30. Unskilled; lacking the ability to perform a task






31. A short - informal play






32. The smallest possible amount or level






33. Enthusiasm; a deep determination to do well






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






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






36. Extremely attractive and charming






37. To mean something clearly and directly






38. Something written into a piece of rock or metal






39. Expensivem elaborately arranged - and ful of celebration






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






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






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






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






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






45. Coming; arrival






46. Unable to read






47. To show in pictures






48. Having more than one possible meaning






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






50. Related to the sounds in a language