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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. Inventing a solution to an unexpected problem






2. The smallest possible amount or level






3. Unskilled; lacking the ability to perform a task






4. To discourage or to slow down






5. Serious misbehavior; not doing what one should do






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






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






8. Moving unpredictably from one thing to another






9. A meaning implied - not stated directly






10. Unable to read






11. Expensivem elaborately arranged - and ful of celebration






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






13. Something written into a piece of rock or metal






14. Coming; arrival






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






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






17. Related to the sounds in a language






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






19. The systems and conditions that exist now






20. Excessively interested in seeking pleasure






21. To go against an established system or authority






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






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






24. Not good enough to be the work of professionals






25. Very funny






26. A larger environment that something fits into






27. A range of different things - usually colors






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






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






30. To show in pictures






31. Enthusiasm; a deep determination to do well






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






33. A short - informal play






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






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






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






37. Characteristic of a teenager; not fully grown up






38. In a way that relates to beauty or appearance






39. Largeness and a heavy appearance






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






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






42. Being part of the basic nature of something






43. Very noticeable; easily attracting attention






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






45. Extremely attractive and charming






46. Very clever and imaginative






47. Having more than one possible meaning






48. To mean something clearly and directly






49. An excessive concern for one's appearance






50. Exposed to possible harm






Can you answer 50 questions in 15 minutes?



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