Likes & dislikes

Question 1

Appeal

Answer 1

Verb

Be attractive or interesting; The idea of travelling around the world really appeals to me.

Question 2

Attract

Answer 2

Verb
Cause to come to a place or participate in a venture by offering something of interest, favorable conditions, or opportunities: Research suggests that shoppers are attracted to brightly-lit, colorful displays

Question 3

Stand

Answer 3

I like him, but unfortunately he can’t stand me

Question 4

Captivate

Answer 4

Verb
Attract and hold the interest and attention of; charm; Seduce- fascinate: I can never understand why people are so captivated by royal weddings

Question 5

Detest

Answer 5

Verb

Dislike intensely; Abhor- Hate- Loathe- Despise: A lot of people detest seafood, and some are even allergic to it

Question 6

Disgust

Answer 6

Verb
Cause (someone) to feel revulsion or profound disapproval; Hate: Bigoted people disgust me with their small-minded attitudes.

Question 7

Dread

Answer 7

Verb
Anticipate with great apprehension or fear; Fear- Be afraid of- Worry about- Be anxious about: He’s a very punctual person, and dreads being late for anything.

Question 8

Fancy

Answer 8

Verb
feel a desire or liking for; Wish for- Want- Desire- Long for- Yearn for- Imagination- Idea- Conception- Have a yearning/craving for: My brother fancies spending some time working abroad

Question 9

Fascinate

Answer 9

Verb
Draw irresistibly the attention and interest of (someone); Attract- Absorb- Captivate: I’m fascinated by new technology, and spend a lot of money on the latest electronic gadgets.

Question 10

Long

Answer 10

Verb

Gave a strong wish or desire; Crave- Aspire- Hunger- Thirst: We were cold and wet, and longed for a hot drink

Question 11

Loathe

Answer 11

Verb
Feel intense dislike or disgust for; hate: I don’t like early morning starts, and absolutely loathe having to get out of bed early

Question 12

Look forward

Answer 12

I always look forward to my English lessons.

Question 13

Repel

Answer 13

Verb
Drive or force (an attack or attacker) back or away; repulse
She’s a vegetarian, and the thought of eating meat repels her.

Question 14

Tempt

Answer 14

Verb
Entice or attempt to entice (someone) to do or acquire something that they find attractive but know to be wrong or not beneficial; Induce: Supermarkets know that customers who come in for essential items like milk and bread are often tempted by special offers on other products.

Question 15

Yearn

Answer 15

Verb
Have an intense feeling of longing for something, typically something that one has lost or been separated from; Desire- Aspire: We had been working very hard, and were yearning for a holiday