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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

a strong and natural liking or sympathy toward someone or something

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averse

strongly opposed to something

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enamored

having a strong liking or admiration for something

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entranced

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

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execrable

extremely unpleasant or bad

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laudable

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

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meritorious

deserving praise or compensation

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nauseating

causing or capable of provoking a sensation of disgust or nausea

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obnoxious

extremely unpleasant or rude

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odious

extremely unpleasant and deserving revulsion or strong hatred

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partial

liking someone or something, or having an interest in them

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prejudiced

having a preconceived opinion, idea, or belief about someone or something, particularly in an unreasonable or unfair way

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repugnant

extremely unpleasant and disgusting

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revolting

extremely repulsive and disgusting

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scornful

feeling or showing contempt or disrespect

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to abide

(always negative) to tolerate someone or something

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to revile

to criticize someone or something in a harsh insulting manner

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anathema

something that is gravely hated and disapproved of

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animosity

strong hostility, opposition, or anger

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antipathy

a strong feeling of hatred, opposition, or hostility

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cordiality

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

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disdain

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

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penchant

a strong tendency to do something or a fondness for something

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proclivity

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

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enmity

a sentiment of hatred or hostility

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rancor

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

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misanthrope

someone who dislikes, distrusts, or hates other human beings

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misogynist

someone who despises women or assumes men are much better

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pariah

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

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partisan

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

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