B2 Level Wordlist - Preference

Here you will learn some English words about preference, such as "appeal", "favor", "pick out", etc. prepared for B2 learners.

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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 .

to consult [verb]

to seek information or advice from someone, especially before making a decision or doing something

Ex: I consulted with my friends before making a decision about which college to attend .

to contest [verb]

to formally oppose or challenge a decision or a statement

Ex: They will contest the new policy at the upcoming board meeting .

to disgust [verb]

to make someone feel upset, shocked, and sometimes offended about something

Ex: The politician 's corrupt actions disgusted the citizens .

to favor [verb]

to prefer someone or something to an alternative

Ex: He tends to favor action movies over romantic comedies .

favorite [noun]

someone or something that one likes more among others of the same kind

Ex: Among all the books on the shelf , this novel is my absolute favorite .

to go for [verb]

to choose something among other things

Ex: He knew he had to go for the best solution among the available options .

to shy away from [verb]

to avoid an activity, person, etc. because one is scared, unwilling, or not confident

Ex: She shies away from conflict and prefers to maintain harmony in the workplace .

to [make] up {one's} mind [phrase]

to come to a final decision or conclusion after considering different options or possibilities

Ex:

to pick out [verb]

to choose among a group of people or things

Ex:

to put up with [verb]

to tolerate something or someone unpleasant, often without complaining

Ex: Friends put up with each other 's quirks and differences to maintain strong relationships .

to think over [verb]

to consider a matter carefully before reaching a decision

Ex: Before buying a house , it 's wise to think over your financial situation .

to [take] account of {sth} [phrase]

to consider all the known facts and details before making a final decision

Ex: When planning the event , they need to take account of the weather forecast .

to turn to [verb]

to seek guidance, help, or advice from someone

Ex: During the health scare , individuals turned to healthcare professionals for guidance .

would rather [sentence]

used to express a preference for one option over another

Ex: They would rather save money for a vacation than spend it on expensive dinners .

decision maker [noun]

a person or thing responsible for making important choices or judgments, especially within an organization

Ex: In healthcare , doctors are decision makers regarding patient treatment plans .

dislike [noun]

the feeling of not liking something or someone

Ex: There is a general dislike for rainy weather among the children .

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 .

resolution [noun]

a firm decision to do something or to behave in a certain way, often made after careful consideration

Ex: She made a New Year 's resolution to exercise more regularly .

taste [noun]

the ability to recognize something with good quality or high standard, especially in art, style, beauty, etc., based on personal preferences

Ex: The boutique caters to customers with refined tastes in luxury accessories and apparel .

criteria [noun]

the particular characteristics that are considered when evaluating something

Ex: The committee set several criteria for evaluating the effectiveness of the new policy .

liking [noun]

a positive feeling or preference toward someone or something, based on personal enjoyment, attraction, or approval

Ex: His liking for classical music developed from listening to it with his grandparents .

tendency [noun]

a natural inclination or disposition toward a particular behavior, thought, or action

Ex: There is a natural tendency for people to resist change .

alternatively [adverb]

as a second choice or another possibility

Ex: The meeting can be scheduled for Monday , or alternatively , on Wednesday to accommodate everyone 's availability .

to please [verb]

to make someone satisfied or happy

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

instead [adverb]

as a replacement or equal in value, amount, etc.

Ex: I did n’t have any milk for my coffee , so I used cream instead .

to disrespect [verb]

to act toward someone or something in a way that shows lack of respect

Ex: He was warned about disrespecting the authority figures at school .

to die [verb]

to have a strong longing or intense desire for something or someone

Ex: She 's dying to try that new restaurant in town .

B2 Level Wordlist
Electronic Devices	Animals	Clothes and Fashion	Family and Relationships
Art	The Human Body	Business and Office	Crime and Violence
Law	Nature	Politics	Money
Cooking	School and Education	Buildings and Structures	Personality
Love and Romance	Music	Jobs and Occupations	Time
Health and Sickness	Foods	Driving	Drinks
Grammar	Monarchy	Computers and Networks	Outer Space
Wedding Ceremony	Plants	Working Out	Regulations and Requirements
Fairy Tales	Certainty and Doubt	Scientific Research	News and Journalism
Threats and Danger	Communication	People and Society	Determination and Struggles
Self-care Products	Bodily Actions	Tools	Evaluation and Opinion
Assessment and Discourse	Religion	Shapes and Colors	Traveling
The Cinema	Change	The Weather	Farming
Preference	Phrasal Verbs	Feelings or States of Being	Games
War and Peace	City Structures	World of Science	Measurement
Common Verbs	General Adverbs	Useful Adjectives	General Adjectives