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package (noun) an object or bundle that is packed, wrapped, or boxed; Bundle, πακέτο, δέμα
Example
I bought a package of cake mix at the store.
Synonym
pack
pair (noun) two things that are the same and are used together, ζευγάρι
Example
I bought a new pair of shoes yesterday.
Synonym
couple
pal (noun) a friend, φιλαράκος
Example
He’s an old pal of mine.
Word Family
penpal (n.)
pantomime (verb) to tell by gestures, and without words, παντομίμα
Example
The actor pantomimed a man eating.
paperback (noun) a book that has a soft paper cover χαρτόδετο βιβλίο
parade (noun) a public procession of people, marching bands, or vehicles in front of spectators as part of a celebration or ceremony, παρέλαση
Example
Our town has a big parade every Fourth of July.
Synonym
march, procession
Word Family
parader (n.)
paramilitary (adjective) of or concerning a group that has a military structure and purpose but is not part of a nation's armed forces, παραστρατιωτικός
paraphrase (verb) to express in a shorter, clearer, or different way what someone has said or written, παραφράζω
Example
Could you paraphrase the theory?
part (adverb) not completely, εν μέρει
Example
He’s part Greek and part French.
Synonym
partly
Antonym
completely
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
pastime (noun) an activity which is done for enjoyment; a hobby, χόμπυ, ασχολία
Example
Drawing is my favourite pastime.
Synonym
hobby, recreation
pavement (noun) the hard surface alongside a road or other flat area, πεζοδρόμιο
Example
Walk on the pavement, not on the grass.
PE (Physical Education) (noun) classes at school where children do exercise and play sport, Γυμναστική
Example
My favourite subject is PE. I really enjoy sports.
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.
per year (adverb) every year, το χρόνο
Example
He gets paid per year.
Synonym
annually
perform (verb) to do something to entertain people, for example by acting a play or playing a piece of music, δίνω παράσταση
Example
U2 performed last year in Athens.
Synonym
enact, play,put on, stage
Word Family
performer (n.)
performance (noun) acting, singing, dancing, or playing music for other people to enjoy, παράσταση
Example
Rihanna gave a great performance in Athens.
Synonym
concert
perish (verb) to die or be destroyed by violence or in some other way that is not natural, χάνομαι
Example
Many people perished in the earthquake.
Synonym
die
personal (adjective) of, pertaining to, or belonging to a particular individual, and often not for other people to share or see, προσωπικός
Example
The diary was filled with her personal thoughts.
Synonym
individual, internal, intimate, private
Antonym
common, general, public
personality (noun) all of the qualities of a person that make that person different from others, προσωπικότητα
Example
One twin has a cheerful personality, while the other is more serious.
Synonym
character, identity
pessimistic (adjective) feeling in a negative way about things; expecting the worst to happen, απαισιόδοξος
Example
She is pessimistic about her chances for making the swimming team.
Antonym
optimistic, positive
Word Family
pessimistically (adv.)
pharaoh (noun) a king of ancient Egypt, Φαραώ
Example
Most of the pyramids of ancient Egypt were built as tombs for the pharaohs.
philosopher (noun) one who studies the nature of life, truth, knowledge, and other important human matters, φιλόσοφος
Example
Plato was a Greek philosopher.
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.
photocopy (verb) to make a photographic copy of, φωτοτυπία
Example
His job includes answering the phones and photocopying.
pick up (verb) to lift something or someone by using your hands, σηκώνω με τα χέρια
Example
The nurse picked up the baby when he began to cry.
Synonym
lift, raise
Pisces (noun) the twelfth sign of the zodiac, the Fish, which the sun enters about February 21, Ιχθείς
Example
Pisces will go out of their way to help a friend.
placement (noun) the act or business of matching people with jobs, homes, or other requested situations, τοποθέτηση
Example
The placement office of the company.
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.)
plan (noun) a way to do something that is decided ahead of time, σχεδιάζω
Example
You must have a good plan before you build a house.
Synonym
design, method, programme, strategy
Word Family
planned (adj.)
planet (noun) a large, round object in space that moves around the sun or another star, πλανήτης
Example
Is there life on other planets?
Synonym
world
plant (verb) to put into the ground to grow, φυτεύω
Example
We planted a vegetable garden behind our house.
platform (noun) a flat, raised surface used as a place to stand or to put things, πλατφόρμα
Example
The railway platform was crowded with people waiting for the next train.
Synonym
stand
play (noun) a story written to be acted on a stage, drama, θεατρικό έργο
Example
Our class put on a play for the whole school.
Synonym
drama, performance
Word Family
playable (adj.), playlike (adj.)
playwright (noun) one who writes plays, θεατρικός συγγραφέας
Example
Evgenios Trivizas is a Greek playwright
Synonym
author
plot (noun) the story line or order of events in a book, play, or movie, πλοκή
Example
Did you understand the plot of this story?
Synonym
storyline
point (noun) a unit used for keeping score in certain sports, πόντος
Example
She scored sixteen points in the basketball game.
polish (noun) a substance used to make something smooth or shiny, βερνίκι
Example
The silver polish removed the black stains from our forks.
Synonym
lacquer, varnish, wax
Word Family
polisher (n.)
pollute (verb) to make water, air, soil, etc. dirty or harmful, μολύνω
Example
We need a fuel that won’t pollute the environment.
Synonym
contaminate, poison
Antonym
purify
Word Family
polluter (n.)
pollution (noun) an act or instance of polluting, μόλυνση
Example
The company paid a fine for its pollution of the soil near the factory.
pop (adjective) (informal) relating to or performing popular music. The word "pop" is a short form of popular, δημοφιλής.
Example
His first pop record sold over one million copies.
popular (adjective) liked by many people, δημοφιλής
Example
John is the most popular boy in the school.
Antonym
unpopular
Word Family
popularity (n.)
population (noun) the total number of people living in a country, city, or other area, πληθυσμός
Example
New York City has a population of more than eight million.
Synonym
country
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.
porter (noun) a person whose job is to carry baggage at a train station, airport, or hotel, αχθοφόρος
Example
There aren't any porters, so we'll have to find a trolley for my luggage.
portfolio (noun) a collection of students’ assignments that represents their work, φάκελος για τις εργασίες των μαθητών
Example
The teacher asked the students to put their work into their portfolios.
positive (adjective) certain; Sure, θετικός
Example
I am positive that she lives on this street.
Synonym
certain, definite, sure
Antonym
doubtful, uncertain
poultry (noun) birds that are raised for their meat and eggs, πουλερικά
Example
Chicken and turkey are poultry.
power (noun) ability to control people and events, δύναμη, ισχύς
Example
That movie has the power to make people cry
Synonym
ability, capability, capacity
Antonym
inability
practical (adjective) given to useful activities,πρακτικός
Example
The company wants to hire a person who is both imaginative and practical.
Antonym
impractical
Word Family
practicality (n.)
predict (verb) to tell in advance that something will happen, προβλέπω
Example
The general predicted an easy victory.
Synonym
forecast
Word Family
predictable (adj.), predictably (adv.), predictability (n.), predictor (n.)
prediction (noun) a statement that something might happen or is expected to happen, πρόβλεψη
Example
Jean's prediction was that the coin would land heads up.
prefer (verb) to like someone or something more than another person or thing, προτιμώ
Example
She prefers staying home to going out.
Synonym
like
Word Family
preference (n.), preferably (adv.)
prepare (verb) to get ready for something that will happen in the future, προετοιμάζομαι
Example
They are preparing for the big day.
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.
prestigious (adjective) highly respected, με κύρος
Example
His parents hoped that he would go to a more prestigious university.
Synonym
prestige
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.
print-out (noun) information or a document that is printed from a computer εκτύπωση
Example
Can you give me a print-out of your test?
printer (noun) a machine that makes printed copies from a computer, εκτυπωτής
Example
A laser printer rapidly produces high quality text and graphics.
private (adjective) only for one person or group and not for everyone, ιδιωτικός
Example
This is a private beach, so we might get in trouble if we camp here.
Synonym
exclusive
Antonym
open, public
Word Family
privately (adv.), privateness (n.)
prize (noun) a reward given to the winner of a contest or game, έπαθλο, βραβείο
Example
Mrs. Higgins won a prize for her roses at the country fair.
Synonym
award, honour, trophy
process (noun) a series of actions used to produce something or reach a goal, διαδικασία
Example
We are learning the process of milking cows.
Synonym
method, procedure
Word Family
processed (adj.), processor(n.)
produce (verb) to make or grow something, παράγω
Example
The factory produces about 600 cars a year.
Synonym
create, do,make
Word Family
producer (n.), production (n.)
product (noun) something that someone makes or grows so that they can sell it, προιόν
Example
This store sells all kinds of paper products.
Synonym
work
professional (adjective) relating to a job that needs special training or education, επαγγελματικός
Example
You should get professional help before decorating your house.
Antonym
amateur
Word Family
profession (n.), professional (adj.)
professional (noun) a person involved in one of the professions, such as a physician, teacher, or attorney, επαγγελματίας
Example
His father wanted him to become a professional, but he was happy working on cars.
Antonym
amateur
Word Family
professionally (adv.)
progress (noun) forward movement toward achieving a purpose, πρόοδος
Example
Are you making any progress with your work?
protect (verb) to keep someone or something safe from injury, damage or loss, προστατεύω
Example
There are programmes that protect our computer from virus.
Synonym
defend, guard, secure, take care of
Antonym
expose, harm
Word Family
protection, protective
proud (adjective) feeling very pleased about something you own or something you have done
Example
My daughter is proud of her good grades.
Word Family
proudly (adv.)
PS (Post Script) (noun) used when you want to add extra information at the end of a letter or email, υστερόγραφο
Example
At the end of the letter, she wrote "P.S. I'll call you next week."
public (adjective) available for anyone to use, δημόσιος
Example
He uses public transport to go to work.
Synonym
common
Antonym
individual, personal, private
public school (noun) 1. (in the US) an elementary, middle, or high school that is free and supported by people's taxes, δημόσιο δωρεάν σχολείο στις Ηνωμένες Πολιτείες, 2. (in the UK) a private boarding school that prepares students for university entrance, ιδιωτικό σχολείο-οικοτροφείο στο Ηνωμένο Βασίλειο
publish (verb) to prepare and bring out for sale for the public to read, δημοσιεύω, εκδίδω
Example
This company publishes mainly textbooks.
Synonym
issue, print, run
Word Family
publication (n.)
publisher (noun) a company or person who prepares and prints books, newspapers, magazines, etc εκδότης
Example
He is the publisher of “Teens” magazine.
Word Family
publication (n.)
puppet (noun) a doll that looks like a person or an animal, μαριονέτα
Example
Some puppets move by putting your hand while others by moving strings from above.
Synonym
marionette
puppeteer (noun) someone who manipulates puppets to entertain others.
Example
The puppeteer was so good that the puppets looked alive!
puppy (noun) a young dog, κουταβάκι
Example
Her father gave her a puppy as a birthday present.
put in effort (expression) to try really hard, καταβάλλω προσπάθεια
Example
I put in a lot of effort to pass the exam.
Word Family
effortless (adj.)