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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
to adore
[Verb]

to love and respect someone very much

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

to make someone satisfied or happy

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

a strong feeling of dislike toward someone or something

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

liking someone or something, or having an interest in them

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

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

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

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

Ex: He has a keen passion for playing the guitar .
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to dislike

to not like a person or thing

Ex: We strongly dislike rude people ; they 're disrespectful .
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to despise

to hate and have no respect for something or someone

Ex: We despise cruelty to animals and support organizations that work to protect them .
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disgust
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
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 of prejudice and social inequality .
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resistance

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

Ex: Resistance from staff delayed the implementation .
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to abide
to abide
[Verb]

(always negative) to tolerate someone or something

Ex: She ca n't abide people who are consistently dishonest .
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antipathy
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
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 the grudge from the betrayal lingered .
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misogynist

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
to favor
[Verb]

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

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

having a tendency to do something

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

more desirable or favored compared to other options

Ex: Many people find online shopping preferable to visiting physical stores due to convenience .
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preference

a tendency or predisposition to favor something over other options

Ex: His preference for morning workouts guided his schedule .
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absolute
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 an absolute 20/20 .
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to appeal
to appeal
[Verb]

to attract or gain interest, approval, or admiration

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

someone who is against a person, or hates them

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

to be willing to accept or tolerate a difficult situation

Ex: The athletes had to stand the grueling training sessions to prepare for the upcoming competition .
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to captivate

to attract someone by being irresistibly appealing

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

to absolutely hate someone or something

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

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

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

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

Ex: She loathes the idea of working late on weekends .
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