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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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Essential Words Needed for TOEFL

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

Ex: He spoke about his mentor with 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 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

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disgust
[noun]

a strong feeling of distaste for someone or something

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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

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

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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

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to favor
[Verb]

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

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to find
[Verb]

(of a law court) to make an official decision

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appeal
[noun]

the attraction and allure that makes one interesting

Ex: The scenic beauty of the beach enhances appeal.
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to adore
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to love and respect someone very much

Ex: adore their parents for the sacrifices they 've made for the family .
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to please
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to make someone satisfied or happy

Ex: 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

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criteria
[noun]

the particular characteristics that are considered when evaluating something

Ex: 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.

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inflexible
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Despite the new evidence presented , he 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

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acceptable
[Adjective]

capable of being approved

Ex: The temperature of the food 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

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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

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to settle
[Verb]

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

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grudge
[noun]

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

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foe
[noun]

an opponent or enemy

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picky
[Adjective]

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

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judgment
[noun]

an opinion that is formed after thinking carefully

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