Words related to "Pride and Prejudice" | Essential Vocabulary for TOEFL

admiration

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a feeling of much respect for and approval of someone or something

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She looked at the artwork with great admiration, appreciating the artist's skill and creativity.

His bravery in the face of danger earned him the admiration of his peers and community.

to admire

Verb

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to express respect toward someone or something often due to qualities, achievements, etc.

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biased

Adjective

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having a preference or unfair judgment toward one side or viewpoint over others

disgust

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a strong feeling of distaste for someone or something

taste

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

preference

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

to despise

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to hate and have no respect for something or someone

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to detest

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to absolutely hate someone or something

love

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to favor

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

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to find

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(of a law court) to make an official decision

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appeal

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the attraction and allure that makes one interesting

to adore

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to love and respect someone very much

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to please

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to make someone satisfied or happy

displease

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to contest

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to formally oppose or challenge a decision or a statement

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criteria

noun

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the particular characteristics that are considered when evaluating something

to commit

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to be dedicated to a person, cause, policy, etc.

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inflexible

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reluctant to compromise or change one's attitude, belief, plan, etc.

free will

noun

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the idea that human beings have the agency to decide independently without being controlled by any outside influences

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acceptable

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capable of being approved

unacceptable

dilemma

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a situation that is difficult because a choice must be made between two or more options that are equally important

compromise

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a middle state between two opposing situations that is reached by slightly changing both of them, so that they can coexist

to settle

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to follow a more secure and stable lifestyle with a permanent job and home

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grudge

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

foe

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an opponent or enemy

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picky

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(of a person) extremely careful with their choices and hard to please

judgment

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an opinion that is formed after thinking carefully

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