Vocabulario Esencial para el TOEFL - Orgullo y Prejuicio

a feeling of much respect for and approval of someone or something

admiración

to express respect toward someone or something often due to qualities, achievements, etc.

admirar

having a preference or unfair judgment toward one side or viewpoint over others

parcial

a strong feeling of distaste for someone or something

asco

the ability to recognize something with good quality or high standard, especially in art, style, beauty, etc., based on personal preferences

gusto

a strong liking for one option or choice over another based on personal taste, favor, etc.

preferencia

to hate and have no respect for something or someone

despreciar

to absolutely hate someone or something

detestar

to treat someone better than someone else, especially in an unfair manner

favorecer

(of a law court) to make an official decision

hallar, declarar

the attraction and allure that makes one interesting

atractivo

to love and respect someone very much

adorar

to make someone satisfied or happy

complacer

to formally oppose or challenge a decision or a statement

disputar

the particular characteristics that are considered when evaluating something

criterios

to be dedicated to a person, cause, policy, etc.

comprometerse, asignar

reluctant to compromise or change one's attitude, belief, plan, etc.

obstinado

the idea that human beings have the agency to decide independently without being controlled by any outside influences

libre albedrío

capable of being approved

aceptable, admisible

a situation that is difficult because a choice must be made between two or more options that are equally important

dilema

a middle state between two opposing situations that is reached by slightly changing both of them, so that they can coexist

intermedia

to follow a more secure and stable lifestyle with a permanent job and home

instalarse

a set of personal beliefs mostly religious and political

creencia

intense hatred or disgust

repulsión, repugnancia

a deep feeling of anger and dislike toward someone because of what they did in the past

rencor

an opponent or enemy

enemigo

extremely careful with their choices and hard to please

exigente, selectivo

an opinion that is formed after thinking carefully

juicio

the feeling of anger and dissatisfaction because one thinks something is unfair

resentimiento