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Ορισμός
additive (noun) a substance added to another substance in small amounts to change or improve it, πρόσθετα
Example
Additives can keep food fresh.
Synonym
additions
Word Family
additively (adv.)
alternative (noun) offering one of two or more choices, εναλλακτική
Example
Our two alternatives are walking or taking a taxi.
Word Family
alternatively (adv.)
amount (noun) measure; Quantity, ποσότητα
Example
He put a small amount of butter on his bread.
Synonym
portion, quantity
article (noun) a piece of writing in a newspaper, magazine, or book, άρθρο
Example
The school newspaper had an article on recycling.
Synonym
essay
attention (noun) the act of directing your mind to something, especially by listening or watching, προσοχή
Example
The movie held our attention for three hours.
Synonym
care, concentration
boil (verb) to cook in very hot water, βράζω
Example
I only boil my eggs for 3 minutes. I don't like hard-boiled eggs.
Word Family
boiling (adj.)
calorie (noun) a unit for measuring the amount of energy that a food makes in the body. The more calories something has, the more energy it gives, θερμίδα
Example
Lettuce is low in calories, and doughnuts are high in calories.
camp (noun) a place with activities for children when they are not in school. Children stay overnight at some camps, κατασκήνωση
Example
My son goes to camp for a few weeks every summer.
carbonated water (adj.+noun) water that contains a lot of bubbles, fizzy water, ανθρακούχο νερό
Example
Is carbonated water better or worse for you than still water?
celebration (noun) a party or anything else that people do to honor a special event, εορτή
Example
There will be a celebration for her eightieth birthday.
Synonym
ceremony, holiday, occasion, party
Word Family
celebrate
cereal (noun) food made from grain that people eat for breakfast, δημητριακά
Example
The kids eat cereal with milk most days.
choice (noun) a decision that you make about something you want, επιλογή
Example
It was hard to make the right choice.
Word Family
choiceless (adj.), choicely (adv.), choiceness (n.)
climate (noun) the usual weather conditions in a place, κλίμα
Example
Alaska has a cold climate.
Word Family
climatic (adj.)
complete (adjective) having all of the parts that are necessary; whole, πλήρες
Example
We can't play cards because I don't have a complete deck.
Synonym
all, entire, total
Word Family
completely (adv.), completeness (n.)
cook (noun) a person who cooks, μάγειρας
Example
The cook tried a new recipe this evening.
Word Family
cooked (adj.)
cook (verb) to prepare food for eating by using heat, μαγειρεύω
Example
She cooked macaroni cheese for dinner.
Word Family
cooked (adj.)
count (verb) to give each thing in a group a number to learn how many there are, μετρώ
Example
Hasani counted the coins in his pocket
countable (adjective) Anything that can be counted, μετρήσιμο
Example
Dreams are countable, but sleep is not
Antonym
uncountable
Word Family
count
cut down on (verb) to eat or drink less of something, or to reduce the amount or number of something, μειώνω
Example
My dietician says I have to cut down on the amount of sweets I eat
Synonym
reduce
Antonym
increase
dairy (adjective) made from milk or having to do with milk products, γαλακτοκομικά
Example
Milk, butter, cheese, and yogurt are dairy products
damage (noun) harm or injury that makes something less useful or valuable, ζημιά
Example
The storm caused damage to many houses.
Word Family
damageable (adj.), damaged (adj.), damaging (adj.), damager (n.)
emphasize (verb) to give particular attention to something, δίνω έμφαση
Example
The president emphasized the importance of education.
Synonym
stress
fat (noun) a white or yellow substance that contains oil and is found in animals and plants, λίπος
Example
Ducks have a lot of fat to keep them warm.
Synonym
grease
Word Family
fatness (n.)
fizz (noun) the emission of a fizzing sound; Ο ήχος που κάνει το ανθρακούχο ποτό
Example
There is no fizz coming from this bottle; so, it's not soda, it's water.
Synonym
sparkle
fizzy (adjective) full of or as if full of gas bubbles; effervescent, ανθρακούχο
Example
The most popular fizzy drink in the world is Coca-Cola
Synonym
sparkling, bubbly,
Antonym
flat
grain (noun) the small hard seeds of plants such as wheat or rice. Grain is used for food and often ground into flour, σπόρος/κόκκος
Example
Chickens eat grain.
grill (verb) to cook on a grill,ψήνω στη σχάρα
Example
We grilled hamburgers for dinner.
Synonym
broil
Word Family
griller (n.)
guide (noun) a person who shows the way or leads others, οδηγός, ξεναγός
Example
The guide led us up the mountain.
Synonym
counselor, leader
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.)
hate (verb) to have a very strong bad feeling toward something; to not like in any way, μισώ
Example
The people hated their cruel leader.
Synonym
despise, detest, loathe
Antonym
like, love
Word Family
hated (adj.)
heart (noun) the organ in the body that controls the flow of blood, καρδιά
Example
My heart beats so fast every time I see her
Word Family
hearty, heartless (adj.)
huge (adjective) very large in size or amount, τεράστιος
Example
She ate a huge amount of potato chips.
Synonym
great
enormous
Antonym
tiny
Word Family
hugely (adv.), hugeness (n.)
label (noun) a small piece of paper or cloth that is attached to an object. A label gives information about what the object contains, how to use it, or who owns it, ταμπέλα
Example
The label on my sweater says to wash it in cold water.
Synonym
tag
lettuce (noun) the leaves of a certain variety of green plant that are eaten as a salad, μαρούλι
Example
Lettuce is my favourite salad in winter.
log on to (verb) to connect a computer to a system of computers by typing your name, usually so that you can start working, συνδέομαι (στο ίντερνετ)
Example
I can't log on to my email right now. I'll have to finish my work later
magazine (noun) A large, thin book with stories, pictures, articles, and advertisements. Magazines are printed and sold at regular times, περιοδικό
Example
His favourite sports magazine appears once a week.
Synonym
periodical
make sure (verb) to take action so that you are certain that something happens, is true, σιγουρεύομαι
Example
Make sure you lock the door when you leave
pasta (noun) a food made from flour, eggs, and water and dried in various shapes. You cook pasta in boiling water before you eat it, ζυμαρικά
Example
Spaghetti is my favourite pasta
pea (noun) a small, round, green seed that is eaten as a vegetable and grows on a climbing plant, αρακάς
Example
Do you know the fairy tale “The princess and the pea?”
peach (noun) a soft, sweet fruit with pink or orange skin, ροδάκινο
Example
Peaches have a large stone and a smooth skin.
plain (adjective) without decoration or anything added; Simple, σκέτος
Example
She wore a plain white dress to the party.
Synonym
simple
Antonym
fancy
Word Family
plainly (adv.), plainness (n.)
poultry (noun) birds that are raised for their meat and eggs, πουλερικά
Example
Chicken and turkey are poultry.
religion (noun) a set of beliefs that includes a belief about god or gods. Most religions also have beliefs about death and how the universe was created, θρησκεία
Example
The Christian religion emphasizes helping one another.
Word Family
religious
review (noun) a report in a newspaper, magazine, or programme that gives an opinion about a new book, film, etc κριτική
Example
That movie got a good review in the newspaper.
roast (verb) to cook or bake in an oven, ψήνω
Example
We roasted a turkey for Thanksgiving dinner.
salt (noun) a white substance that is found in sea water and in the earth. Salt is used for flavoring and preserving foods, αλάτι
Example
You shouldn't use too much salt in your food; it's bad for you.
Word Family
saltless (adj.)
saying (noun) a familiar statement that often contains advice or wisdom, παροιμία
Example
"Nobody is perfect" is a common saying.
Synonym
expression, proverb
skip (verb) to miss or leave out, παραλείπω
Example
She skipped the fourth grade
sort (verb) to put things into different groups or types or into an order, ταξινομώ
Example
The names of the students are sorted in alphabetical order
Synonym
group, separate, classify
Word Family
sortable (adj.), sorter (n.)
spill (verb) to cause to flow or fall from a container, χύνω
Example
She spilled the coffee all over her dress.
Synonym
pour
spree (noun) a period of intense activity, or of overactivity, as in satisfying some wish or obsession, γλέντι
Example
She won 1000€ and went on a shopping spree.
steak (noun) a thick, flat piece of meat or fish, φιλέτο, μπριζόλα
Example
He had steak and chips for dinner.
stuff (noun) personal things, or any other type of materials or objects, πράγμα
Example
Will you watch my stuff until I get back?
Synonym
property
sugary (adjective) containing sugar, usually a large amount of it, γλυκός
Example
a sugary drink
Synonym
sweet
tofu (noun) a food made from soybean milk. Tofu looks and feels like soft cheese, τόφου
Example
I like tofu but it makes me fat
tuna (noun) a large fish that lives in the ocean and is used for food, τόνος
Example
For this recipe you'll need a can of tuna.
weight (noun) how heavy something is, βάρος
Example
What is your weight? You look thin.
worried (adjective) Feeling fear or anxiety, ανήσυχος
Example
He was so worried while his wife was in the hospital
Synonym
anxious, nervous, concerned
Antonym
calm, reassured
Word Family
worriedly