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Ορισμός
accustom (v) to become used to or familiar with something over time
Example
She accustomed herself to her new life in the city.
Synonym
familiarize, habituate
Word Family
accustomed
affect (v) to have an influence on someone or something, or to cause them to change
Example
The bad weather affected our plans to go to the lake.
Synonym
influence
arch (n) a round structure over an open space such as a door
Example
There is an arch over the entrance to the church.
Word Family
arched
attempt (n) an effort to do or accomplish something
Example
Her attempt to read every book in the library will not succeed.
Synonym
effort, struggle
attraction (n) something which makes people want to go to a place or do a particular thing
Example
The beach is one of this town's many attractions.
aware (adj) knowing that something exists, or having knowledge or experience of a particular thing
Example
I am aware of the hole in my shirt.
Synonym
knowing
Antonym
unaware
Word Family
awareness
awe-inspiring (adj) inspiring awe or admiration or wonder
Example
The Grand Canyon is an awe-inspiring sight.
Synonym
impressive, awesome, amazing
battle (n) a fight between two opposing sides
Example
Many soldiers died in the battle.
Synonym
conflict, fight
breathtaking (adj) causing great wonder, excitement, or awe
Example
From this point we have a breathtaking view of the valley.
Synonym
marvellous
brick (n) a very hard block of clay used to make walls
Example
She crashed into a brick wall.
committee (n) a group of people who meet to discuss and make decisions about a particular matter
Example
The bank's loan committee meets twice a week.
Synonym
board, council
comparative (n) the form of an adjective or adverb that expresses a difference in amount, in number, or quality
Example
The words "better," "faster," and "more beautiful" are comparatives.
Word Family
comparatively
concrete (n) a hard building material made by mixing together cement, sand, small stones and water
Example
A concrete block is primarily used as a building material in the construction of walls.
construction (n) the act or process of building
Example
Construction of the new mall will begin next year.
cube (n) a solid figure with six square faces all the same size, or any similar solid figure
Example
I dropped a cube of ice in my drink.
Word Family
cubic
declare (v) to announce in a formal way; to say in a strong or firm way
Example
She declared that she would never speak to him again.
Synonym
announce, state
Word Family
declaration
depend (v) to need the help of someone, or to trust that someone will do something
Example
Children depend on their parents for food and shelter.
Synonym
count on, rely
Word Family
dependent, dependence
design (v) to draw plans for the form or structure of something
Example
She designs and makes her own clothes.
Synonym
plan
Word Family
designer, designing
distinctive (adj) serving to set apart or mark as distinct or unusual
Example
John Wayne, the famous actor, had a distinctive way of walking.
Synonym
particular, peculiar, special
Antonym
common
Word Family
distinctively
dome (n) a rounded roof or ceiling on a room or building
Example
The dome of this church is 87 metres high.
Word Family
domed
emperor (n) the male ruler of an empire
Example
After his conquests, Ying Zheng declared himself emperor of China.
Synonym
king
equally (adv) in an equal or like manner
Example
The money will be distributed equally among the winners.
Synonym
alike
factor (n) a fact or situation which influences the result of something
Example
People's voting habits are influenced by political, social and economic factors.
Synonym
element, cause
fair (n) an event at which farm animals are shown and judged and where games and other amusements take place
Example
My pig won a prize at the state fair.
Synonym
show
fascinate (v) to attract and hold the attention and interest of
Example
The northern lights fascinate me.
Synonym
charm
Word Family
fascinating, fascinated, fascination
feature (n) a part or quality of something
Example
The best feature of that house is the large kitchen.
Synonym
part, quality
foundation (n) the stone or concrete structure that holds up a building from beneath
Example
A house built on a strong foundation will last many years.
Synonym
base
full sail (adv) with all possible sails in service
Example
The ship was in full sail.
granite (n) a very hard, grey, pink and black rock, which is used for building
Example
Your granite countertops will look and feel new for many years, provided that you give them proper care.
halt (v) to stop or pause
Example
Work halted while everyone ate lunch.
Synonym
pause, stop
Antonym
go, start
holy (adj) relating to a god or religion
Example
Many people believe that church is a holy place.
houseboat (n) a large boat that has been made for use as a home
Example
There are many house boats in Amsterdam.
huge (adj) very large in size or amount
Example
She ate a huge amount of potato chips.
Synonym
great
Antonym
tiny
identity (n) the qualities of a person or group which make them different from others
Example
The police tried to find out the identity of the criminal.
Synonym
character, personality
illustrate (v) to provide pictures to go along with written material
Example
He illustrated the children's book with pictures of dinosaurs.
Word Family
illustrated, illustration
impressive (adj) having a lasting effect on the mind or feelings; making a strong impression
Example
The new skyscraper is an impressive building.
Synonym
memorable, splendid
Antonym
ordinary
Word Family
impressively
independence (n) freedom from outside control
Example
People in America fought for independence from England.
Synonym
liberty
Antonym
dependence
install (v) to put into position and make ready for use.
Example
She installed a new refrigerator in the kitchen.
Synonym
place, set up
Word Family
installation
interior (n) the inside area of a house, building, or car
Example
Mr. Adams's new car has a leather interior.
Synonym
inside
Antonym
exterior
kilt (n) a plaid wool skirt that has pleats
Example
Kilts are worn by men in Scotland.
kimono (n) a long, loose Japanese robe that has wide sleeves and a broad sash
Example
Originally, "kimono" was the Japanese word for clothing.
landmark (n) a historic building
Example
The old inn where George Washington once slept is a landmark.
last (v) to continue through time
Example
The movie lasted for two hours.
Synonym
continue, go on
Antonym
perish
Word Family
lasting
lay (v) to put something down so that it is flat against a surface
Example
Please lay the tablecloth on the table.
Synonym
place, put, set
lean (v) to bend in a certain direction
Example
He leaned backwards.
Synonym
bend
limestone (n) a white or light grey rock which is used as a building material and in the making of cement
Example
Limestone is a chemical or biological rock that has many uses in agriculture and industry.
lining (n) a material or substance that covers the inside surface of something
Example
The coat had a soft lining.
locate (v) to put or set in a certain place
Example
He located his business in the city.
Synonym
base, place
Word Family
location
long house (n) a long wooden dwelling shared by many families, especially of the North American Indian tribes
Example
Longhouses could be 200 feet long, 20 feet wide, and 20 feet high.
marble (n) a kind of stone that can be cut and polished to a hard, shiny surface
Example
The Parthenon was designed by the architects Ictinos and Callicrates and built of local marble from Mount Pendeli.
Word Family
marbled
massive (adj) having a very large amount of matter
Example
The wrestler has a massive chest.
Synonym
huge
Antonym
tiny, slight
Word Family
massively
material (n) anything used for building or making new things (e.g. wood, metal, paint, and paper)
Example
I have to buy materials for my art class.
mission (n) a special job given to a person or group of people
Example
The soldiers are on a mission to destroy the enemy base.
mosaic (n) a picture or design made with many small coloured pieces of glass, tile, or stone
Example
Mosaics adorned the walls of the large Roman church.
multicultural (adj) concerning or including several distinct cultures
Example
We organized a multicultural exhibition in our school last week.
Word Family
multi-culturalism
multitude (n) a large number of people, animals, or things
Example
A multitude gathered to watch the fireworks.
Synonym
crowd
note (n) a single sound in music
Example
The guitar player missed a note at the beginning of the song.
originally (adv) at first
Example
Originally it was a bedroom, but we turned it into a study.
Synonym
initially, primarily
Antonym
eventually
performing arts (n) arts such as drama, dance, and music that are performed before an audience
Example
Education in the performing arts is a key part of many primary and secondary education systems.
pier (n) a heavy post or pillar used to support a bridge or building
Example
The main part of the church had wooden rib vaults and circular piers.
pillar (n) a tall column shaped like a cylinder that is used to support a structure or to serve as a monument
Example
That pillar is a monument to all the soldiers from our town.
Synonym
column
raw (adj) not cooked
Example
She likes to eat raw vegetables.
Antonym
cooked
rehearsal (n) a time when people practise a play, dance, etc. in order to prepare for a performance
Example
We have three more rehearsals before our performance.
reindeer (n) an animal with long legs and a long neck closely related to caribou
Example
Reindeer and caribou are the only deer that have antlers on both males and females.
remarkable (adj) unusual or exceptional
Example
The 20th century was remarkable for its inventions.
Synonym
exceptional, extraordinary, notable
Antonym
ordinary
Word Family
remarkably
remind (v) to make someone remember someone or something from the past
Example
That song reminds me of when I was young.
Word Family
reminder
research (n) the serious study and collecting of information about something
Example
Scientists are doing research to find a cure for cancer and other diseases.
Word Family
researcher
riot (n) angry, violent behaviour by a crowd of people
Example
The murder threw the city into a riot.
scale (n) a set of notes played or sung in order, going up or down
Example
The scale of G major.
seaweed (n) a green, brown or dark red plant that grows in the sea or on land very close to the sea
Example
Seaweed has been an important part of the Japanese diet for many centuries.
shallow (adj) not deep
Example
We walked across the shallow stream.
Antonym
deep
sink (v) to fall slowly to a lower level
Example
We watched the rock sink in the pond.
Synonym
drop, set
Antonym
rise, uplift, float
Word Family
sinking, sinkable
soil (n) the top layer of the earth's surface
Example
The farmer prepared the soil for planting.
Synonym
earth, ground, land
spectacular (adj) of or having to do with a spectacle; splendid
Example
The fireworks were spectacular.
Synonym
impressive, marvellous
Word Family
spectacularly
stable (adj) firmly fixed or not likely to move or change
Example
The table is not stable because one of its legs is too short.
Synonym
firm, secure, steady
Antonym
unstable
Word Family
stability
step (n) a flat, narrow surface that you put your foot on as you walk up or down to a different level
Example
He walked up the steps to her house and knocked on the door.
storey (n) one level of a building
Example
That building has ten storeys.
Synonym
floor
straighten (v) to make or become straight
Example
The dentist wants to straighten my teeth.
Synonym
make straight
Antonym
bend, curve
striking (adj) very unusual or easily noticed, and therefore attracting a lot of attention
Example
There are striking similarities between the two cases.
Synonym
spectacular, dramatic, impressive
Antonym
indifferent, dull
structure (n) a thing that is made up of different parts that are connected in a particular way
Example
A human cell is a complicated structure.
Synonym
complex
superlative (n) the form of an adjective or adverb that expresses the highest degree of comparison
Example
The words "best," "fastest," and "most beautiful" are superlatives.
tile (n) a flat thin piece of baked clay or other hard material used used to cover floors, walls, or roofs
Example
We have blue tiles on our bathroom walls.
tiny (adj) very small
Example
She has a tiny house for her dolls.
Synonym
miniature
Antonym
huge
tower (n) a tall, narrow building or part of a building that rises high above the ground
Example
The king built a castle with tall towers.
venue (n) the location of any action or event
Example
The venue of the meeting was changed to another hotel.
Synonym
locale, locality
vertical (adj) straight up and down
Example
His shirt has vertical stripes.
Synonym
upright
Antonym
horizontal
Word Family
vertically
wander (v) to go or walk with no purpose or plan
Example
They were lost, so they wandered through the woods.
Word Family
wandering, wanderer
weak (adj) having little strength or power
Example
We could hardly hear his weak voice.
Synonym
faint
Antonym
strong
Word Family
weakly, weakness
wisdom (n) good judgment and an understanding of that which is true or right
Example
She had the wisdom to teach her children how to think for themselves.
Synonym
common sense