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TOEFL Vocab: Culture

Subjects : toefl, english, vocabulary
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 30 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. Being part of the basic nature of something






3. Related to the sounds in a language






4. A larger environment that something fits into






5. Unskilled; lacking the ability to perform a task






6. Characteristic of a teenager; not fully grown up






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






8. To mean something clearly and directly






9. Having more than one possible meaning






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






11. Not good enough to be the work of professionals






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






13. Excessively interested in seeking pleasure






14. An excessive concern for one's appearance






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






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






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






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






19. Very funny






20. To show in pictures






21. Coming; arrival






22. The smallest possible amount or level






23. Extremely attractive and charming






24. Very clever and imaginative






25. Inventing a solution to an unexpected problem






26. Largeness and a heavy appearance






27. To go against an established system or authority






28. To discourage or to slow down






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






30. Expensivem elaborately arranged - and ful of celebration






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






32. Very noticeable; easily attracting attention






33. The systems and conditions that exist now






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






35. A range of different things - usually colors






36. Exposed to possible harm






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






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






39. A short - informal play






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






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






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






43. Moving unpredictably from one thing to another






44. Unable to read






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






46. Serious misbehavior; not doing what one should do






47. A meaning implied - not stated directly






48. Something written into a piece of rock or metal






49. In a way that relates to beauty or appearance






50. Enthusiasm; a deep determination to do well






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