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TOEFL Vocab: Culture

Subjects : toefl, english, vocabulary
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. To figure out the meaning - even though it is written in a code or an unknown language






2. A larger environment that something fits into






3. Coming; arrival






4. Largeness and a heavy appearance






5. Having more than one possible meaning






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






7. Excessively interested in seeking pleasure






8. Expensivem elaborately arranged - and ful of celebration






9. Enthusiasm; a deep determination to do well






10. Extremely attractive and charming






11. Related to the sounds in a language






12. A meaning implied - not stated directly






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






14. Being part of the basic nature of something






15. An excessive concern for one's appearance






16. To discourage or to slow down






17. Exposed to possible harm






18. Very funny






19. To show in pictures






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






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






22. In a way that relates to beauty or appearance






23. To mean something clearly and directly






24. Serious misbehavior; not doing what one should do






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






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






27. To go against an established system or authority






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






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






30. Moving unpredictably from one thing to another






31. Unskilled; lacking the ability to perform a task






32. Something written into a piece of rock or metal






33. Unable to read






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






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






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






37. A range of different things - usually colors






38. Very noticeable; easily attracting attention






39. A short - informal play






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






41. The systems and conditions that exist now






42. Characteristic of a teenager; not fully grown up






43. Not good enough to be the work of professionals






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






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






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






47. Very clever and imaginative






48. Inventing a solution to an unexpected problem






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






50. The smallest possible amount or level