Close
Sign in
admiration
/ˌædmɝˈeɪʃən/
noun
a feeling of much respect for and approval of someone or something
Click to see examples
Examples
See more
Close
Sign in
to admire
/ædˈmaɪɹ/
verb
to express respect toward someone or something often due to qualities, achievements, etc
Click to see examples
Examples
See more
Close
Sign in
biased
/ˈbaɪəst/
adjective
tending to be for or against someone or something in an unfair way
Click to see examples
Examples
See more
Close
Sign in
disgust
/dɪsˈɡəst/
noun
a strong feeling of distaste for someone or something
Click to see examples
Examples
See more
Close
Sign in
taste
/ˈteɪst/
noun
the ability to recognize something with good quality or high standard, especially in art, style, beauty, etc.
Click to see examples
Examples
See more
Close
Sign in
preference
/ˈpɹɛfɝəns/, /ˈpɹɛfɹəns/
noun
a strong liking or inclination towards something or someone over others
Click to see examples
Examples
See more
Close
Sign in
to despise
/dɪˈspaɪz/
verb
to hate and have no respect for something or someone
Click to see examples
Examples
See more
Close
Sign in
to detest
/diˈtɛst/, /dɪˈtɛst/
verb
to absolutely hate someone or something
Click to see examples
Examples
See more
Close
Sign in
to favor
/ˈfeɪvɝ/
verb
to treat someone better than someone else, especially in an unfair manner
Click to see examples
Examples
See more
Close
Sign in
to find
/ˈfaɪnd/
verb
(of a law court) to make an official decision
Click to see examples
Examples
See more
Close
Sign in
appeal
/əˈpiɫ/
noun
the attraction and allure that makes one interesting
Click to see examples
Examples
See more
Close
Sign in
to adore
/əˈdɔɹ/
verb
to love and respect someone very much
Click to see examples
Examples
See more
Close
Sign in
to please
/ˈpɫiz/
verb
to make someone satisfied or happy
Click to see examples
Examples
See more
Close
Sign in
to contest
/ˈkɑntɛst/, /kənˈtɛst/
verb
to formally oppose or challenge a decision or a statement
Click to see examples
Examples
See more
Close
Sign in
criterion
/kɹaɪˈtɪɹiən/
noun
a specific condition or factor that is utilized for the evaluation of something
Click to see examples
Examples
See more
Close
Sign in
to commit
/kəˈmɪt/
verb
to be dedicated to a person, cause, policy, etc.
Click to see examples
Examples
See more
Close
Sign in
inflexible
/ˌɪnˈfɫɛksəbəɫ/
adjective
reluctant to compromise or change one's attitude, belief, plan, etc.
Click to see examples
Examples
See more
Close
Sign in
free will
/fɹˈiː wˈɪl/
noun
the idea that human beings have the agency to decide independently without being controlled by any outside influences
Click to see examples
Examples
See more
Close
Sign in
acceptable
/ækˈsɛptəbəɫ/, /əkˈsɛptəbəɫ/
adjective
capable of being approved
Click to see examples
Examples
See more
Close
Sign in
dilemma
/dɪˈɫɛmə/
noun
a situation that is difficult because a choice must be made between two or more options that are equally important
Click to see examples
Examples
See more
Close
Sign in
compromise
/ˈkɑmpɹəˌmaɪz/
noun
a middle state between two opposing situations that is reached by slightly changing both of them, so that they can coexist
Click to see examples
Examples
See more
Close
Sign in
to settle
/ˈsɛtəɫ/
verb
to follow a more secure and stable lifestyle with a permanent job and home
Click to see examples
Examples
See more
Close
Sign in
persuasion
/pɝˈsweɪʒən/
noun
a set of personal beliefs mostly religious and political
Click to see examples
Examples
See more
Close
Sign in
repulsion
/ɹɪpˈʌlʃən/
noun
intense hatred or disgust
Click to see examples
Examples
See more
Close
Sign in
grudge
/ˈɡɹədʒ/
noun
a deep feeling of anger and dislike toward someone because of what they did in the past
Click to see examples
Examples
See more
Close
Sign in
foe
/ˈfoʊ/
noun
an opponent or enemy
Click to see examples
Examples
See more
Close
Sign in
picky
/ˈpɪki/
adjective
extremely careful with their choices and hard to please
Click to see examples
Examples
See more
Close
Sign in
judgment
/ˈdʒədʒmənt/
noun
an opinion that is formed after thinking carefully
Click to see examples
Examples
See more
Close
Sign in
resentment
/ɹɪˈzɛnmənt/, /ɹɪˈzɛntmənt/
noun
the feeling of anger and dissatisfaction because one thinks something is unfair
Click to see examples
Examples
See more
Great!
You've reviewed all the words in this lesson!
Practice
Upgrade to premium
In order to continue your learning process you must upgrade to the premium plan
Next Lesson
View plans
Back
1. Review
2. Flashcard
3. Spelling
4. Quiz