Advanced Vocabulary for TOEFL - Hatred or Affection

a strong and natural liking or sympathy toward someone or something

strongly opposed to something

having a strong liking or admiration for something

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

extremely unpleasant or bad

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

deserving praise or compensation

causing or capable of provoking a sensation of disgust or nausea

extremely unpleasant or rude

extremely unpleasant and deserving revulsion or strong hatred

liking someone or something, or having an interest in them

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

extremely unpleasant and disgusting

extremely repulsive and disgusting

feeling or showing contempt or disrespect

(always negative) to tolerate someone or something

to criticize someone or something in a harsh insulting manner

something that is gravely hated and disapproved of

strong hostility, opposition, or anger

a strong feeling of hatred, opposition, or hostility

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

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

a strong tendency to do something or a fondness for something

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

a sentiment of hatred or hostility

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

someone who dislikes, distrusts, or hates other human beings

someone who despises women or assumes men are much better

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

an emphatic supporter of a cause, political party, or person