Advanced Vocabulary for TOEFL - Hatred or Affection

Here you will learn some English words about hatred or affection, such as "execrable", "odious", "abide", etc. that are needed for the TOEFL exam.

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affinity [noun]

a strong and natural liking or sympathy toward someone or something

Ex: Despite their different backgrounds , they formed a strong affinity through their shared experiences .

averse [adjective]

strongly opposed to something

Ex: He expressed that he was averse to traveling long distances for work .

enamored [adjective]

having a strong liking or admiration for something

Ex: The potential of the new technology left him completely enamored .

entranced [adjective]

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

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execrable [adjective]

arousing intense dislike or hatred

Ex: His execrable behavior alienated his friends .

laudable [adjective]

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

Ex: Despite their differences , both parties agreed on the laudable objective of improving healthcare .

meritorious [adjective]

deserving praise or compensation

Ex: The charity 's efforts to provide aid to impoverished communities were recognized as meritorious by the local government .

nauseating [adjective]

causing or capable of provoking a sensation of disgust or nausea

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obnoxious [adjective]

extremely unpleasant or rude

Ex: Her obnoxious laughter disrupted the solemnity of the funeral service .

odious [adjective]

extremely unpleasant and deserving strong hatred

Ex: She found his constant bragging odious .

partial [adjective]

liking someone or something, or having an interest in them

Ex: I 'm partial to this particular brand of chocolate .

prejudiced [adjective]

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

Ex: A prejudiced perspective can distort historical analysis .

repugnant [adjective]

extremely unpleasant and disgusting

Ex: The repugnant remarks made by the politician sparked outrage among the public .

revolting [adjective]

extremely repulsive and disgusting

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scornful [adjective]

feeling or showing contempt or disrespect

Ex: The critic wrote a scornful review of the new play .

to abide [verb]

(always negative) to tolerate someone or something

Ex: He could n't abide the arrogance of the new manager , leading him to consider finding a job elsewhere .

to revile [verb]

to criticize someone or something in a harsh insulting manner

anathema [noun]

something that is gravely hated and disapproved of

Ex: For some , the concept of war is an anathema .

animosity [noun]

strong hostility, opposition, or anger

Ex: The company takeover left many feeling betrayed and stirred up animosity among longtime employees .

antipathy [noun]

a strong feeling of hatred, opposition, or hostility

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cordiality [noun]

the quality of being agreeable and pleasant, but polite and formal

disdain [noun]

the feeling that someone or something is not worthy of respect or consideration

penchant [noun]

a strong tendency to do something or a fondness for something

Ex: His penchant for classic movies is obvious .

proclivity [noun]

a tendency or need that makes one want to do something, often something considered morally wrong

enmity [noun]

a sentiment of hatred or hostility

rancor [noun]

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

Ex: Amidst the political turmoil , the nation was consumed by rancor and divisiveness , further polarizing the population .

misanthrope [noun]

someone who dislikes, distrusts, or hates other human beings

Ex: The character was a classic misanthrope who distrusted everyone and believed no one was truly honest .

misogynist [noun]

someone who despises women or assumes men are much better

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pariah [noun]

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

Ex: The celebrity 's personal mistakes turned her into a pariah among her once-loyal fans .

partisan [noun]

a devoted and often biased supporter of a cause, political party, or leader

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