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 Vocabulary for TOEFL
admiration
admiration [noun]

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

Ex: The young scientist 's groundbreaking research garnered admiration from experts in the field .
to admire
to admire [verb]

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

Ex: Colleagues often admire their team leader for their leadership skills and dedication .
biased
biased [adjective]

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

Ex: His biased opinion about the new employee influenced the hiring decision unfairly .
disgust
disgust [noun]

a strong feeling of distaste for someone or something

Ex: The taste of the spoiled milk left a lingering sense of disgust in his mouth .
taste
taste [noun]

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

Ex: The boutique caters to customers with refined tastes in luxury accessories and apparel .
preference
preference [noun]

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

Ex: The company surveyed employees to understand their preferences for workplace amenities .
to despise
to despise [verb]

to hate and have no respect for something or someone

Ex: They despise liars and value honesty and integrity in all relationships .
to detest
to detest [verb]

to absolutely hate someone or something

Ex:
to favor
to favor [verb]

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

Ex: They favor their best clients with special discounts .
to find
to find [verb]

(of a law court) to make an official decision

Ex:
appeal
appeal [noun]

the attraction and allure that makes one interesting

Ex: The appeal of city life attracts many young professionals .
to adore
to adore [verb]

to love and respect someone very much

Ex: The children adore their teacher for her patience and encouragement .
to please
to please [verb]

to make someone satisfied or happy

Ex: The artist painted a beautiful portrait to please her client .
to contest
to contest [verb]

to formally oppose or challenge a decision or a statement

Ex: They will contest the new policy at the upcoming board meeting .
criteria
criteria [noun]

the particular characteristics that are considered when evaluating something

Ex: The committee set several criteria for evaluating the effectiveness of the new policy .
to commit
to commit [verb]

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

Ex: As a philanthropist , she committed a significant portion of her wealth to charitable causes .
inflexible
inflexible [adjective]

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

Ex: The negotiators found him inflexible and unwilling to consider alternative solutions .
free will
free will [noun]

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

Ex: His choices reflect his belief in free will , despite external pressures .
acceptable
acceptable [adjective]

capable of being approved

Ex: Their response to the complaint was acceptable , though not ideal .
dilemma
dilemma [noun]

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

Ex: The politician 's dilemma was whether to support the new policy that was popular but potentially harmful in the long run .
compromise
compromise [noun]

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

Ex: After hours of debate , the committee settled on a compromise that satisfied both parties .
to settle
to settle [verb]

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

Ex:
persuasion
persuasion [noun]

a set of personal beliefs mostly religious and political

grudge
grudge [noun]

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

Ex: Even after all these years , he nursed a grudge over the unfair treatment he received .
foe
foe [noun]

an individual opponent or adversary

Ex: She confronted her foe with courage and determination .
picky
picky [adjective]

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

Ex: He 's so picky when it comes to choosing a movie to watch that it takes forever to agree on one .
judgment
judgment [noun]

an opinion that is formed after thinking carefully

Ex: He trusted her judgment when it came to making important financial decisions .
resentment
resentment [noun]

the feeling of anger and dissatisfaction because one thinks something is unfair

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