Grammar, Vocabulary, Idioms, Phrases, English

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Learn to speak fluent English -- Accent Training, Correct Grammar usage, Idioms, Phrases and vocabulary with example sentences. Daily Video Vocabulary Episode 89 AverseSometimes you may feel uncomfortable or uneasy when you are dealing with certain people or things.The word averse means to have a strong disliking or an opposition towards someone or something.When you try to avoid a situation that you wish not to be in , or a person because of his behavior, it means you are averse to such a situation or a person.You are actually reluctant and unwilling to deal with something as it may be very unpleasant. For example, A person who is a vegetarian cant stand the sight of raw meat as he dislikes it ,so he is averse to it.The word averse is an adjective as it describes a persons feeling of dislike towards something. Averse can never be used as a verb.The word aversion is used as a noun. The word aversively is an adverb as it describes the action of disliking someone or something.Example 01 After an ugly argument, Samantha and Peter looked at each other with mistrust and aversion.Example 02 At the Chinese restaurant, Jennifer told the chef, " Im not averse to broccoli if its cooked right."� Example 03 Due to her failure at high school, Sheila has lost all hope and is now averse to hard work as she feels its pointless.Example 04 With her nasty attitude, Kelly was not averse to criticizing and picking up fights with everyone around her.Example 05 As Catherine has a deep aversion to waking up early in the morning, she has taken up the second shift at work.Example 06 Michelle found her boyfriends mother very stern in their first meeting and has developed an instant aversion towards her.Example 07 After the big budget film flopped, the popular director kept a very low profile and was averse to media attention and interviews.Example 08 The parents were averse to the idea of sending their son for an overnight picnic, as they felt he was � too young for such an experience.Example 09 Charles usually dislikes drinking, but is not averse to an occasional beer when he is with his friends.Example 10 With the downfall in share market, the investors are now averse to investing more money.Example 11 Maria is not a confident person, she has an inferior complex and is averse to facing people, she avoids going out.How to speak fluent EnglishFree English, English lesson, English video, vocabulary, business English, Grammar, learn grammar, English speaking, spoken English, learn English, speak English, speaking English, fluent English, fluency in English, English training video, speak fluent English, accent training, American accent, British accent, US accent, UK accent, accent training, personality development, words, sentences, public speaking, presentation, soft skills, how to, phrases, idioms, listening skills