Pride and Prejudice

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

She looked at the artwork with great admiration, appreciating the artist's skill and creativity.

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

She admires her grandmother for her wisdom and strength in facing life's challenges.

to unfairly influence or manipulate something or someone in favor of one particular opinion or point of view

She biased the hiring process by favoring candidates from her alma mater.

a strong feeling of distaste for someone or something

The sight of the decaying food in the refrigerator filled her with disgust.

to have a specific flavor

The soup tastes delicious with the added herbs.

a tendency or predisposition to favor something over other options

His preference for spicy food means he often orders dishes with extra chili.

to hate and have no respect for something or someone

She despises bullies and stands up for those who are being mistreated.

to absolutely hate someone or something

She detests spiders and is terrified of them.

to prefer someone or something to an alternative

I favor spending my weekends in nature rather than in the city.

to search and discover something or someone that we have lost or do not know the location of

Did you find the remote control for the television?

to officially ask a higher court to review and reverse the decision made by a lower court

The defense attorney filed a motion to appeal the sentencing imposed by the trial court.

to love and respect someone very much

She adores her grandmother for her wisdom and kindness.

a polite word used when making a request

a competition in which participants compete to defeat their opponents

The contest for the championship title was intense and thrilling.

a specific condition or factor that is utilized for the evaluation of something

One criterion for selecting a candidate for the job is their relevant work experience.

to do a particular thing that is unlawful or wrong

He was arrested for attempting to commit fraud by falsifying financial documents.

resistant to bending or physical deformation

The steel beam was inflexible under heavy load.

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

She believes in free will and makes decisions based on her own values.

capable of being approved

The quality of the report was acceptable, but it could be improved.

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

She faced a dilemma when she had to choose between attending her best friend's wedding and a critical work presentation.

to come to an agreement after a dispute by reducing demands

In a business negotiation, both parties compromised on pricing to secure a mutually beneficial deal.

to bring a dispute or disagreement to an end

Mediation is a helpful process to settle conflicts between disputing parties.

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

She still held a grudge against her colleague for taking credit for her work.

a member of an opposing armed force

Soldiers prepared to defend their position against the advancing foe.

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

She's very picky about the quality of the ingredients she uses in her cooking.

the decision of a judge or law court

The judgment was delivered after weeks of deliberation by the court.

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