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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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Words for General IELTS
to adore
[Verb]

to love and respect someone very much

Ex: adore their parents for the sacrifices they 've made for the family .
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to please
[Verb]

to make someone satisfied or happy

Ex: pleases his parents by cleaning up the house before they return from their trip .
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aversion
[noun]

a strong feeling of dislike toward someone or something

Ex: The child developed aversion to broccoli after a bad experience .
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partial
[Adjective]

liking someone or something, or having an interest in them

Ex: He showed he partial to vintage cars by collecting them .
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passion
[noun]

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

Ex: The artistpassion for painting was evident in the vibrant colors and expressive brushstrokes of her work .
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keen
[Adjective]

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

Ex: He has keen passion for playing the guitar .
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to not like a person or thing

Ex: We dislike rude people ; they 're disrespectful .
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to hate and have no respect for something or someone

Ex: despise cruelty to animals and support organizations that work to protect them .
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disgust
[noun]

a strong feeling of distaste for someone or something

Ex: She felt a wave of disgust wash over her as she discovered the unsanitary conditions of the public restroom.
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prejudice
[noun]

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

Ex: The novel explores themes prejudice and social inequality .
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the act of refusing to accept or obey something such as a plan, law, or change

Ex: The artist resistance from critics who did not appreciate her unconventional style .
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to abide
[Verb]

(always negative) to tolerate someone or something

Ex: She caabide people who are consistently dishonest .
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antipathy
[noun]

a strong feeling of hatred, opposition, or hostility

Ex: Despite their antipathy, they managed to work together on the project.
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grudge
[noun]

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

Ex: She tried to forgive , but grudge from the betrayal lingered .
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someone who despises women or assumes men are much better

Ex: Jane stopped dating him when she realized his misogynist tendencies.
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to favor
[Verb]

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

Ex: It 's unfair when favor people based on who they know .
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inclined
[Adjective]

having a tendency to do something

Ex: He inclined to procrastinate when faced with difficult tasks .
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preferable
[Adjective]

more desirable or favored compared to other options

Ex: Many people find preferable to visiting physical stores due to convenience .
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a strong liking for one option or choice over another based on personal taste, favor, etc.

Ex: The candidate 's policy proposals align closely with preferences of young voters .
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absolute
[Adjective]

complete and total, with no imperfections or exceptions

Ex: By surgically repairing the damage , the doctors were able to restore her vision to absolute 20/20 .
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to appeal
[Verb]

to attract or gain interest, approval, or admiration

Ex: The novel 's unique storyline and compelling appealed to readers of all ages .
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enemy
[noun]

someone who is against a person, or hates them

Ex: He treated anyone who disagreed with him as enemy.
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to stand
[Verb]

to be willing to accept or tolerate a difficult situation

Ex: The athletes stand the grueling training sessions to prepare for the upcoming competition .
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to attract someone by being irresistibly appealing

Ex: The adorable antics of the captivated the children , bringing joy to their hearts .
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to detest
[Verb]

to absolutely hate someone or something

Ex: We detest dishonesty and value truthfulness and integrity.
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to long
[Verb]

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

Ex: longed for success in their new business venture .
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to loathe
[Verb]

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

Ex: loathes the idea of working late on weekends .
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