Essential Vocabulary for TOEFL - Pride and Prejudice

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

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

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

a strong feeling of distaste for someone or something

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

a tendency or predisposition to favor something over other options

to hate and have no respect for something or someone

to absolutely hate someone or something

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

(of a law court) to make an official decision

the attraction and allure that makes one interesting

to love and respect someone very much

to make someone satisfied or happy

to formally oppose or challenge a decision or a statement

the particular characteristics that are considered when evaluating something

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

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

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

capable of being approved

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

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

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

a set of personal beliefs mostly religious and political

intense hatred or disgust

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

an individual opponent or adversary

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

an opinion that is formed after thinking carefully

a lasting feeling of anger or bitterness because of unfair treatment