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abroad (adverb) in or to a foreign country or countries, στο εξωτερικό
Example
Maria loves traveling abroad,
Synonym
overseas
add (verb) to put something with something else or with a group of other things, προσθέτω
Example
The soup tasted better after I added salt and pepper to it.
Synonym
annex
Antonym
deduct, remove, subtract
adopt (verb) to start doing or using something new, υιοθετώ
Example
We’ve adopted a different approach to solving the problem.
Antonym
discard, reject
Word Family
adoptable (adj.)
advice (noun) an idea or opinion offered as help in making a choice or a decision, συμβουλή
Example
My father gave me good advice about how to make friends.
Synonym
counsel
amusement park (noun) a large park where you can go on rides and have fun, λούνα παρκ
Example
Her favourite ride in the amusement park is the roller coaster.
arrange (verb) to make plans for something to happen,κανονίζω
Example
They arranged a surprise party for their friend.
Synonym
organize, plan, prepare
breaking news (noun) news on serious sudden unexpected events, έκτακτο δελτίο ειδήσεων
Example
The earthquake in Turkey made breaking news throughout the day.
by heart (phrase) learnt in such a way that you can say it from memory, απ'έξω, παπαγαλία
Example
She knows the song by heart.
canteen (noun) a small store or restaurant esp. in a factory or school where food and meals are sold, κυλικείο
Example
Are there any sandwiches left in the school canteen?
Synonym
shop
cartoon (noun) a short film that is made by photographing a series of drawings, κινούμενο σχέδιο
Example
Donald Duck is my favourite cartoon character.
Word Family
cartoonish (adj.)
chat show (noun) an informal television or radio programme on which famous people are asked questions about themselves and their work, εκπομπές συζητήσεων με διάσημους
Example
Sakis Rouvas was invited to the chat show.
classmate (noun) someone who is in your class at school, συμμαθητής
Example
We were classmates in high school.
Synonym
schoolmate
commercial (noun) an advertisement on television or radio, διαφήμιση
Example
The commercials for that car are silly.
Synonym
ad, advertisement
Word Family
commercially (adv.)
connect (verb) to join or be joined with something else, συνδέω
Example
Can I connect my printer to your computer?
Synonym
join,link
Antonym
separate
Word Family
connected (adj.), connector (n.)
dictionary (noun) a book that gives a list of words in alphabetical order and explains their meanings in the same language, or another language, λεξικό
Example
If you don't understand a word, look it up in the dictionary.
documentary (noun) a film based on real facts and events that often has pictures of the events as they happened, ντοκυμαντέρ
Example
They showed a documentary on animal communication.
Word Family
documentarily (adv.)
encyclopaedia (noun) a book or set of books that has information on a wide variety of subjects, or on many aspects of one subject, εγκυκλοπαίδεια
Example
Encyclopaedias are arranged in alphabetical order.
enjoyable (adjective) pleasant; giving joy, ευχάριστος
Example
That was an enjoyable trip to the city.
Synonym
good, pleasant
Antonym
loathsome
Word Family
enjoyably (adv.)
game show (noun) a television programme where people score points by answering questions or doing things, τηλεπαιχνίδι
Example
"Millionnaire' is a popular game show.
grade (noun) a school class for students of the same age or ability, τάξη
Example
Which grade are your children in?
habit (noun) something that you do regularly, almost without thinking about it, συνήθεια
Example
Smoking is a really bad habit.
Synonym
custom, routine
Word Family
habitual (adj.)
helpful (adjective) giving help or being useful, χρήσιμος, εξυπηρετικός
Example
Thank you for your advice; it's been very helpful.
Synonym
favourable, useful
Antonym
useless
Word Family
helpfully (adv.), helpfulness (n.)
interview (noun) a conversation between a reporter and a person who will be the subject of the report, or the report itself, συνέντευξη
Example
There was an interview with the mayor on the radio.
Word Family
interviewee (n.), interviewer (n.)
key pal (noun) someone with whom you regularly exchange e-mail, φίλος μέσω υπολογιστή
Example
Is she interested in having a key pal from abroad?
lyrics (noun) (often plural) the words to a song, στίχοι τραγουδιού
Example
When my sister and I write songs together, she writes the music, and I write the lyrics.
mag (noun) a magazine, περιοδικό
Example
Giannis likes car mags.
musical instrument (noun) an object that is used for playing music, μουσικό όργανο
Example
Piano is my favourite musical instrument
phone-in programme (noun) a television or radio programme in which members of the public telephone to express their opinions or ask questions, εκπομπή επικοινωνίας με το κοινό
Example
I like phone-in programmes because I hear ordinary people's opinions.
primary school (noun) a school for children aged 5 to 11, δημοτικό σχολείο
Example
Chidren in Greece start primary school at the age of seven.
quiz show (noun) a game or competition in which you answer questions, τηλεπαιχνίδι γνώσεων
Example
There are so many television quiz shows.
routine (noun) regular activity, the things you regularly do and how and when you do them, ρουτίνα, συνήθεια
Example
Can you describe your daily routine?
Synonym
practice,
Word Family
routinely (adv.)
scrabble (noun) a game in which players try to make words from the separate letters they have, Σκραμπλ (επιτραπέζιο παιχνίδι με λέξεις)
Example
Which game do you prefer? Scrabble or Monopoly?
soap opera (noun) a television or radio story about the daily lives and relationships of the same group of people, which is broadcast regularly, σαπουνόπερα
Example
People like watching soap operas because of the dramatic stories.
state (adjective) provided, created or done by the state (= government of a country), κρατικός
Example
State education is provided by the government.
Synonym
governmental
subtitles (noun) words shown at the bottom of a film or television picture to explain what is being said, υπότιτλοι
Example
Watch the film without Greek subtitles if you want to practise your English.
suitable (adjective) acceptable or right for someone or something, κατάλληλος
Example
The film is suitable for children.
Synonym
appropriate, fit, proper, right
Antonym
inappropriate, unsuitable
Word Family
suitably (adv.), suitability (n.)
take note (phrase) write down, σημειώνω
Example
You should take note of what the teacher says.
text message (noun) a written message that is sent or received on a mobile phone, μήνυμα στο κινητό
Example
How many text messages did you receive on your birthday?
the news (noun) a television or radio programme consisting of reports about recent events, δελτίο ειδήσεων
Example
Was there anything interesting on the news this evening?
tool (noun) any instrument, thing, or activity that helps to get something done, εργαλείο
Example
The computer is an important tool for the modern teacher.
Synonym
machinery, medium, vehicle
traffic (noun) the movement of vehicles along a road, or other route of travel, κίνηση στους δρόμους
Example
Traffic on the highway was heavy this morning.
uniform (noun) a particular type of clothing worn by all the members of a group or organization such as the police, the army etc, στολή (εργασίας, σχολείου)
Example
Children in primary school normally wear a school uniform.
Word Family
uniformly (adv.)
useful (adjective) able to be used in a helpful, practical, or effective way, χρήσιμος
Example
In the book you wll find all useful information.
Synonym
helpful, practical
Antonym
useless, worthless
Word Family
usefully (adv.), usefulness (n.)
viewer (noun) one who views, especially a spectator or person who watches television, θεατής, τελεθεατής
Example
How many viewers have watched the reality show?