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Essential Vocabulary for TOEFL - Pride and Prejudice

Here you will learn some English words about pride and prejudice, such as "admire", "taste", "detest", etc. that are needed for the TOEFL exam.

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

Ex: He spoke about his mentor with deep admiration, crediting her for his success and inspiration .
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to admire
[Verb]

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

Ex: The community admires the local philanthropist for their generosity and commitment to charitable causes .
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biased
[Adjective]

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

Ex: It's important to consider multiple sources of information to avoid being biased in your conclusions.
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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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taste
[noun]

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

Ex: Developing a sophisticated taste in fashion often involves exploring different styles and understanding personal preferences .
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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 the preferences of young voters .
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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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to detest
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to absolutely hate someone or something

Ex: We detest dishonesty and value truthfulness and integrity.
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to favor
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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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to find
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(of a law court) to make an official decision

Ex: The judge found the defendant guilty of theft and sentenced him to prison.
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appeal
[noun]

the attraction and allure that makes one interesting

Ex: The scenic beauty of the beach enhances its appeal.
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to adore
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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
[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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to formally oppose or challenge a decision or a statement

Ex: They filed paperwork to contest the patent granted to their competitor .
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criteria
[noun]

the particular characteristics that are considered when evaluating something

Ex: The criteria for this research study include patient age and medical history .
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to commit
[Verb]

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

Ex: They committed their resources to environmental protection .
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inflexible
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Despite the new evidence presented , he remained inflexible in his opinion .
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free will
[noun]

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

Ex: The philosophical debate centered around whether humans truly have free will.
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acceptable
[Adjective]

capable of being approved

Ex: The temperature of the food was acceptable for serving .
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dilemma
[noun]

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

Ex: The environmentalists faced a dilemma: support clean energy projects that displaced local communities or oppose them for social justice reasons .
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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

Ex: The new agreement was a compromise that took both cultural and legal perspectives into account .
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to settle
[Verb]

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

Ex: He was ready to settle, finding a secure job and a house to call his own .
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a set of personal beliefs mostly religious and political

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repulsion
[noun]

intense hatred or disgust

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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 the grudge from the betrayal lingered .
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foe
[noun]

an opponent or enemy

Ex: The company viewed the new competitor as a formidable foe in the market .
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picky
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The picky customer returned the product because it did n't meet their exact specifications .
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judgment
[noun]

an opinion that is formed after thinking carefully

Ex: His judgment was clouded by personal bias , leading to an unfair decision .
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the feeling of anger and dissatisfaction because one thinks something is unfair

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Essential Vocabulary for TOEFL
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