Vocabulary for IELTS (General) - Likes and Dislikes

Here you will learn some English words about liking or disliking people or things, such as "passion", "misogynist", "detest", etc. that are needed for IELTS.

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to adore [verb]

to love and respect someone very much

Ex: The children adore their teacher for her patience and encouragement .

to please [verb]

to make someone satisfied or happy

Ex: The artist painted a beautiful portrait to please her client .

aversion [noun]

a strong feeling of dislike toward someone or something

Ex: The child 's aversion to vegetables often led to creative tactics to avoid eating them at dinner .

partial [adjective]

liking someone or something, or having an interest in them

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

passion [noun]

a powerful and intense emotion or feeling toward something or someone, often driving one's actions or beliefs

Ex: The couple 's passion for each other was evident in their loving gestures and affectionate words .

keen [adjective]

having a strong enthusiasm, desire, or excitement for something or someone

Ex: He was n’t too keen on attending the party , so he stayed in .

to dislike [verb]

to not like a person or thing

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to despise [verb]

to hate and have no respect for something or someone

Ex: They despise liars and value honesty and integrity in all relationships .

disgust [noun]

a strong feeling of distaste for someone or something

Ex: The taste of the spoiled milk left a lingering sense of disgust in his mouth .

prejudice [noun]

an unreasonable opinion or judgment based on dislike felt for a person, group, etc., particularly because of their race, sex, etc.

Ex: Overcoming prejudice requires education and understanding .

resistance [noun]

the act of opposing or refusing to accept something one disapproves of or disagrees with

Ex: His resistance to authority often caused conflict at work .

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 .

antipathy [noun]

a strong feeling of hatred, opposition, or hostility

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grudge [noun]

a deep feeling of anger and dislike toward someone because of what they did in the past

Ex: Even after all these years , he nursed a grudge over the unfair treatment he received .

misogynist [noun]

someone who despises women or assumes men are much better

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to favor [verb]

to treat someone better than someone else, especially in an unfair manner

Ex: They favor their best clients with special discounts .

inclined [adjective]

having a tendency to do something

Ex: The team is inclined to celebrate every small victory along the way .

preferable [adjective]

more desirable or favored compared to other options

Ex: In their opinion , hiring locally was preferable to outsourcing work overseas .

preference [noun]

a strong liking for one option or choice over another based on personal taste, favor, etc.

Ex: The company surveyed employees to understand their preferences for workplace amenities .

absolute [adjective]

complete and total, with no imperfections or exceptions

Ex: Figure skaters strive for an absolute flawless technical execution without a single missed step .

to appeal [verb]

to attract or gain interest, approval, or admiration

Ex: The vacation destination appealed to travelers with its picturesque scenery and cultural attractions .

enemy [noun]

someone who is against a person, or hates them

Ex: The protagonist in the novel faced numerous challenges as they navigated a world filled with deceitful enemies .

to stand [verb]

to be willing to accept or tolerate a difficult situation

Ex: The dedicated team had to stand the long hours and tight deadlines during the busy season .

to captivate [verb]

to attract someone by being irresistibly appealing

Ex: The charming character of the old town captivated visitors with its historical charm .

to detest [verb]

to absolutely hate someone or something

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to long [verb]

to strongly want something, especially when it is not likely to happen soon

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to loathe [verb]

to dislike something or someone very much, often with a sense of disgust

Ex: She loathes the smell of cigarette smoke .

Vocabulary for IELTS (General)
Communication	Art	Music	Literature
Movie and Theater	The Media	Argument and Agreement	Certainty and Uncertainty
Expressing an Opinion	Advice and Suggestion	Making a Decision	Sickness and Health
Cause and Effect	Success and Failure	Education	Space
Money	Business	The environment	Likes and Dislikes
Persuasion and Involvement	Similarity and Difference	Signposting	Problems and Solutions
Being in Charge	Talking about Senses	Possession	Talking about Change
Talking about Events and Incidents	Lifestyles	Tourism	The Planet Earth
Phrasal Verbs