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amuse (verb) to keep someone interested and help them to enjoy themselves, διασκεδάζω
Example
He made funny faces to amuse the children.
Synonym
cheer, entertain
Antonym
bore
Word Family
amusement
ancient (adjective) belonging to a time long ago in history, especially thousands of years ago
Example
I am very good at ancient Greek history.
Synonym
antique, archaic, early
Antonym
contemporary, modern
article (noun) a piece of writing in a newspaper, magazine, or book, άρθρο
Example
The school newspaper had an article on recycling.
Synonym
essay
assembly (noun) the meeting together of a group of people for a particular purpose, συνέλευση
Example
Our school has assembly on Fridays.
Synonym
convention, gathering, meeting
audiovisual (adjective) having both sound and a picture, οπτικοακουστικός
Example
Some teachers use audiovisual materials, such as films and computer software.
belonging (noun) (plural) things that are owned by a person; possessions, υπάρχοντα
Example
I took a few personal belongings with me and left.
Synonym
goods, possessions, property
building (noun) a structure with walls and a roof, such as a house or school, κτίριο
Example
The school building is very old.
Synonym
construction, facility, structure
career (noun) the work a person chooses to do throughout his life, καριέρα
Example
She wants to have a career as a scientist.
Synonym
business, occupation, profession
compass (noun) a piece of equipment that shows you which direction you are going in, πυξίδα
Example
Sailors used to rely on a compass to find their way across the ocean.
costume (noun) a set of clothes that someone wears to make them look like someone or something else, for example in a play, θεατρικό ρούχο, ενδυμασία, στολή
Example
Actors usually play in costume.
Synonym
uniform
damanding (adjective) needing a lot of time, attention, or effort, απαιτητικός
Example
Τhis is a very demanding job.
Synonym
rugged, tough
Antonym
easy
Word Family
demandingly (adv.)
detail (noun) a small item, a particular, a fact or piece of information about something, λεπτομέρεια
Example
Please send me details of your training courses.
Synonym
point
Word Family
detailed (adj.)
document (noun) a piece of paper with official information on it, έγγραφο
Example
The document we need is your birth certificate.
Synonym
paper
edition (noun) one of many books or newspapers that are the same and were made at the same time, έκδοση
Example
This second edition of the book is much better than the first.
Synonym
book
equipment (noun) the things that are used for an activity or purpose, εξοπλισμός
Example
Ice skates, footballs, and golf clubs are different kinds of sporting equipment.
Synonym
apparatus, gear, outfit
exchange (verb) to give something to someone and receive something similar from them, ανταλλάσω
Example
It's traditional for the players of two football teams to exchange shirts after a game.
Synonym
switch
Word Family
exchangeable (adj.)
extract (noun) a short part taken from a book, poem, etc., απόσπασμα από βιβλίο, ταινία κτλ
Example
They published an extract from his autobiography.
hill (noun) a high area of land that is smaller than a mountain, λόφος
Example
They climbed up the hill to get a better view.
in action (phrase) someone or something that is in action is doing the job or activity they are trained or designed to do, σε δράση
Example
He took pictures of policemen in action.
inscription (noun) words that are written or cut in something, επιγραφή
Example
The inscription on the gravestone was worn away.
Synonym
legend
live (adjective) being broadcast on television or radio at the same moment that the action is taking place, σε ζωντανή μετάδοση
Example
The TV programs was a live broadcast.
Antonym
recorded
monument (noun) something that is built to make people remember a famous person or something important that happened, μνημείο
Example
The monument in front of the hospital honored the doctor who had saved so many lives.
Synonym
memorial, shrine
occasion (noun) an event or the time at which it happens, συμβάν, περιστατικό
Example
He has been late on many occasions.
Synonym
affair, case, event, instance, time, happening
orator (noun) someone who is good at public speaking, ρήτορας
Example
There were many orators in ancient Greece.
Synonym
speaker
organiser (noun) the person or group who plans and arranges an event or activity, οργανωτής
Example
There aren't enough seats for all the guests - I must tell the organizers.
performance (noun) acting, singing, dancing, or playing music for other people to enjoy, παράσταση
Example
Rihanna gave a great performance in Athens.
Synonym
concert
port (noun) a town or an area of a town next to water where ships arrive and leave from, λιμάνι
Example
The ship came into port with a load of fish.
presentation (noun) the act of showing or explaining, often to a group of people, παρουσίαση
Example
The speaker gave an interesting presentation on pollution.
press review (noun) an article in a newspaper or magazine that gives an opinion about a new book, play, film, κριτική ταινιών, βιβλίων κτλ στον Τύπο
Example
The film got many positive press reviews.
refer (verb) to speak of; Mention, αναφέρομαι σε
Example
She referred to his work in her speech.
Synonym
allude
Word Family
referable (referrable) (adj.)
repeat (verb) to state or say again, επαναλαμβάνω
Example
The teacher repeated the question for the students who didn't hear it the first time.
Word Family
repeatable (adj.), repeatability (n.), repetition (n.)
rest (noun) a piece or part that is left, το υπόλοιπο
Example
Do you want the rest of the cake?
Synonym
remainder
select (verb) to choose; pick, επιλέγω
Example
The teacher selected me to read the poem to the class.
Synonym
choose, opt for, pick
Word Family
selector (n.)
sheet (noun) a single piece of paper, φύλλο χαρτί
Example
I need ten sheets of paper for my art project.
Synonym
leaf, page, paper
so far (phrase) until this point; until the present, εως τώρα, μέχρι στιγμής
Example
He has eaten ten bananas so far!
spend (verb) to use your time in a certain way, περνώ (χρόνο), ξοδεύω
Example
He should have spent more time training his dog.
Synonym
pass, use
traditional (adjective) following the customs or ways of behaving that have continued in a group of people for a long time, παραδοσιακός
Example
I love my mother's traditional cooking.
translation (noun) something that has been changed from one language to another, μετάφραση
Example
The company needs people skilled in translation from Japanese to English.
tyrant (noun) someone who has too much power and uses it in a cruel way, τύραννος
Example
The country had long been ruled by tyrants.
use (noun) the fact or condition of being used, χρήση
Example
The radio is always in use.
Synonym
employment, operation