Words related to "Hatred or Affection" | Advanced Vocabulary for TOEFL

affinity

noun

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a strong and natural liking or sympathy toward someone or something

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She felt an instant affinity with the new student, recognizing a shared love for literature.

His affinity for animals led him to volunteer at the local shelter every weekend.

averse

Adjective

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strongly opposed to something

enamored

Adjective

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having a strong liking or admiration for something

entranced

Adjective

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filled with delight and amazement by something and giving it all one's attention

laudable

Adjective

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(of an idea, intention, or act) deserving of admiration and praise, regardless of success

meritorious

Adjective

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deserving praise or compensation

nauseating

Adjective

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causing or capable of provoking a sensation of disgust or nausea

obnoxious

Adjective

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extremely unpleasant or rude

odious

Adjective

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extremely unpleasant and deserving revulsion or strong hatred

partial

Adjective

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liking someone or something, or having an interest in them

prejudiced

Adjective

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holding opinions or judgments influenced by personal bias rather than objective reasoning

unprejudiced

repugnant

Adjective

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extremely unpleasant and disgusting

revolting

Adjective

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extremely repulsive and disgusting

scornful

Adjective

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feeling or showing contempt or disrespect

to abide

Verb

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(always negative) to tolerate someone or something

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anathema

noun

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something that is gravely hated and disapproved of

animosity

noun

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strong hostility, opposition, or anger

antipathy

noun

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a strong feeling of hatred, opposition, or hostility

penchant

noun

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a strong tendency to do something or a fondness for something

rancor

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a feeling of hatred and a desire to harm others, especially because of unjust treatment received

misanthrope

noun

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someone who dislikes, distrusts, or hates other human beings

misogynist

noun

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someone who despises women or assumes men are much better

pariah

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an individual who is avoided and not liked, accepted, or respected by society or a group of people

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