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

averse

[Adjective]

strongly opposed to something

Ex: He is averse to eating spicy foods and prefers mild dishes.

enamored

[Adjective]

having a strong liking or admiration for something

Ex: The city’s vibrant arts scene made him enamored from the moment he arrived.

entranced

[Adjective]

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

Ex: The entranced crowd watched in silence as the magician performed.

execrable

[Adjective]

arousing intense dislike or hatred

Ex: The tyrant's execrable crimes shocked the world.

laudable

[Adjective]

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

Ex: His teachers always said he had a laudable passion for learning.

meritorious

[Adjective]

deserving praise or compensation

Ex: The firefighter's actions during the rescue operation were considered meritorious, earning him the highest honor in the department.

nauseating

[Adjective]

causing or capable of provoking a sensation of disgust or nausea

Ex: The movie’s nauseating scenes of graphic violence were too much for some viewers.

obnoxious

[Adjective]

extremely unpleasant or rude

Ex: His obnoxious behavior at the party ruined the mood for everyone.

odious

[Adjective]

extremely unpleasant and deserving strong hatred

Ex: The dictator's policies were widely regarded as odious.

partial

[Adjective]

liking someone or something, or having an interest in them

Ex: She is partial to classic literature, always recommending old novels to her friends.

prejudiced

[Adjective]

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

Ex: His review was prejudiced, favoring his friend's work unfairly.

repugnant

[Adjective]

extremely unpleasant and disgusting

Ex: The very thought of cruelty to animals is repugnant to me.

revolting

[Adjective]

extremely repulsive and disgusting

Ex: The revolting conditions in the abandoned building were a health hazard.

scornful

[Adjective]

feeling or showing contempt or disrespect

Ex: She gave him a scornful glance and walked away.

to abide

[Verb]

(always negative) to tolerate someone or something

Ex: The manager made it clear that the company could not abide unethical behavior.

to revile

[Verb]

to criticize someone or something in a harsh insulting manner

anathema

[noun]

something that is gravely hated and disapproved of

Ex: Lying was an anathema to her strict moral code.

animosity

[noun]

strong hostility, opposition, or anger

Ex: There was long-standing animosity between the two families stemming from a property dispute decades ago.

antipathy

[noun]

a strong feeling of hatred, opposition, or hostility

Ex: She felt a deep antipathy toward the new policy.

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: She has a penchant for making people laugh.

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: Despite attempts at reconciliation, the siblings couldn't let go of their rancor toward each other.

misanthrope

[noun]

someone who dislikes, distrusts, or hates other human beings

Ex: The crotchety old man was known around town as a misanthrope who constantly complained about others.

misogynist

[noun]

someone who despises women or assumes men are much better

Ex: The conference on women's rights was disrupted by a group of misogynists.

pariah

[noun]

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

Ex: She felt like a pariah at the party because of her controversial opinions on politics.

partisan

[noun]

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

Ex: The debate grew heated as partisans defended their candidates with zeal.

Advanced Vocabulary for TOEFL
Feelings and Emotions	Advice and Decision	Personal Characteristics	Shapes
The Animal Kingdom	Food and Restaurant	Healthcare and Medicine	Physical Conditions and Injuries
Mental Health and Disorders	Politics	Religion	Hatred or Affection
The Law	Doubt and Certainty	Crime and Punishment	Society
Social Problems	Argumentation	Persuasion and Agreement	Preference, Obligation, and Permission

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