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safety (noun) the condition of being protected from or out of danger, ασφάλεια
Example
For your own safety, you should always wear a seatbelt.
Synonym
protection, security
Antonym
danger, jeopardy, risk
Sagittarius (noun) the ninth sign of the zodiac, the Archer, which the sun enters about November 21, Τοξότης
Example
Sagittarius personalities crave adventure and excitement.
salary (noun) the money that you get, usually every month, for working, μισθός
Example
My father is paid his salary every month.
Synonym
pay, wage
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.)
satisfactory (adjective) good enough to meet a need or desire, ικανοποιητικός
Example
My grade in English is satisfactory, but I had hoped to do better.
Synonym
acceptable, all right
Antonym
inadequate, unsatisfactory
Word Family
satisfactorily (adv.)
satisfaction (n.)
save (verb) o stop someone or something from being killed or destroyed, σώζω
Example
The lifeguard saved the little boy who fell into the pool.
Synonym
deliver, rescue, salvage
Word Family
savable (saveable) (adj.), saver (n.)
saying (noun) a familiar statement that often contains advice or wisdom, παροιμία
Example
"Nobody is perfect" is a common saying.
Synonym
expression, proverb
scale (noun) a set of numbered marks made at evenly spaced points along a ruler, thermometer, or other measuring device, κλίμακα
Example
The scale of this measuring tape is in inches.
Word Family
scaler (n.)
scan (verb) to examine something with a machine that can see inside an object or body, σαρώνω
Example
Luggage is always scanned at the airport.
Word Family
scanner
scheme (noun) a plan or program for doing something, πρόγραμμα, σχέδιο
Example
We thought of a scheme for making money this summer.
Synonym
design, plan,strategy
Word Family
schemer (n.)
science (noun) a particular subject that is studied using scientific methods (physics, chemistry, astronomy, etc), επιστήμη
Example
Physics and biology are two sciences.
Scorpio (noun) the eighth sign of the zodiac, the Scorpion, which the sun enters around October 24, Σκορπιός
Example
Scorpio personalities are able to accomplish anything they put their mind to and they won't give up.
Scotland (noun) a country in Europe on the northern part of the island of Great Britain, Σκωτία
Example
Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland.
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?
seat (noun) something that you sit on, κάθισμα
Example
Would you like to have a seat?
Word Family
seated (adj.)
seat belt (noun) a strap or belt that holds a person in the seat of a car, airplane, or other vehicle, ζώνη ασφαλείας
Example
Seat belts protect people against a sudden stop or crash.
secondary school (noun) a school for students aged between 11 and 18, δευτεροβάθμιο σχολείο (γυμνάσιο και λύκειο)
Example
Students finish secondary school at the age of 18.
secret (adjective) concealed from others; private, μυστικό
Example
She keeps her valuables hidden in a secret place.
Word Family
secretly (adv.)
secret (noun) something that you tell no one about or only a few people, μυστικό
Example
Can you keep a secret?
Word Family
secret (adj.)
secretive (adj.)
secretary (noun) someone who works in an office, writing letters, making telephone calls and arranging meetings for a person or for an organization, γραμματέας
Example
My secretary will phone you to arrange a meeting.
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.)
sense of humour (expression) the ability to understand funny things and to be funny yourself, αίσθηση του χιούμορ
Example
She has a great sense of humour.
Word Family
humorous (adj.)
serve (verb) to give aid or help; be of use, σερβίρω
Example
He served as a volunteer at the hospital.
set the table (verb) to lay the dishes, knives, forks etc on the table in order to eat, στρώνω το τραπέζι
Example
Today it's my turn to set the table, and tomorrow it's my sister's.
sharpen (verb) to make something have a sharper edge or point, ακονίζω, ξύνω
Example
He sharpened the knife with a special stone.
Synonym
grind
Antonym
blunt, dull
Word Family
sharpener (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
shelter (noun) a place or structure that gives protection against weather or danger, καταφύγιο
Example
During the storm we took shelter in the basement.
Synonym
cover
Word Family
sheltered (adj.), shelterless (adj.), shelterer (n.)
shoot a scene (expression) to use a camera to record part of a film, γυρίζω μια σκηνή
Example
Most of the scenes of this film were shot in Hollywood.
Word Family
shooting (n.)
shop (noun) shop, κατάστημα
Example
There is a toy shop downtown.
Synonym
business, market, store
shout (verb) to say something very loudly, φωνάζω
Example
"Look out!" she shouted.
Synonym
yell, cry out
shut (verb) to close by moving something that covers an opening, κλείνω
Example
Please shut the door.
Synonym
close
Antonym
open
sign (noun) a mark or symbol that stands for a word or thing, σήμα
Example
The sign "+" stands for addition.
Synonym
symbol
sign (verb) to write your name on something to show that you wrote it or that you agree to it, υπογράφω
Example
She signed a cheque and handed it to the bank cashier.
Word Family
signature (n.), signed (adj.)
similar (adjective) being almost the same as something else, παρόμοιος
Example
Lee's handwriting is similar to mine.
Synonym
alike
Antonym
different, distinct, unlike
Word Family
similarly (adv.)
similarity (noun) when people or things look or are the same, ομοιότητα
Example
I can see the similarity between you and your father.
Synonym
likeness, resemblance
Antonym
contrast, difference
siren (noun) a warning device that makes a loud, piercing noise, σειρήνα
Example
Emergency vehicles and police cars have sirens.
skill (noun) the ability to do an activity or job well, especially because you have practised it, δεξιότητα, ικανότητα
Example
You need good communication skills to be a teacher.
Synonym
ability
Word Family
skilful, skilled (adj.)
skip (verb) to miss or leave out, παραλείπω
Example
She skipped the fourth grade
snake (noun) a long, narrow reptile that has scales but no legs, φίδι
Example
Many people are afraid of snakes.
snap (noun) a photograph, φωτογραφικό στιγμιότυπο
Example
Let me show you our holiday snaps!
Synonym
snapshot
so far (phrase) until this point; until the present, εως τώρα, μέχρι στιγμής
Example
He has eaten ten bananas so far!
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.
solve (verb) to find the answer to something, λύνω
Example
No matter how hard they tried, they couldn’t solve the problem.
Synonym
work out, figure out
Word Family
solution (n.)
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.)
space (noun) the area that contains the entire universe, διάστημα
Example
They sent a rocket into space.
Word Family
spacer (n.)
spare time (phrase) time when you are not working, ελεύθερος χρόνος
Example
I enjoy gardening in my spare time.
specific (adjective) certain and exact, συγκεκριμένος
Example
The office is only open at specific times.
Synonym
certain, definite, exact, precise
Antonym
general
Word Family
specifically (adv.), specificity (n.)
spend (verb) to pass, περνώ (χρόνο), ξοδεύω
Example
He should have spent more time training his dog.
Synonym
kill, pass, use
spill (verb) to cause to flow or fall from a container, χύνω
Example
She spilled the coffee all over her dress.
Synonym
pour
sponsor (noun) a person who supports a person, organization or activity by giving money, encouragement or other help, εγγυητής, υποστηρικτής
Example
All the major theatres now have sponsors, especially for high-cost productions
Synonym
patron
Word Family
sponsorship (n.)
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.
spring (noun) the season of the year between winter and summer, when the weather becomes warmer and plants start to grow again, άνοιξη
Example
The weather is warm in spring.
spy (noun) someone who secretly tries to discover information about a person, country, etc, κατάσκοπος
Example
The spy was arrested by the FBI.
Word Family
spy (v.)
stage (noun) the raised area in a theatre where actors perform, σκηνή θεάτρου
Example
Actors love it when they are on stage, being applauded by the audience.
staple (verb) to fasten something using staples, συρράπτω
Example
Would you mind stapling the reports together?
star (noun) any of a vast number of heavenly bodies visible from earth as points of light in the night sky, άστρο
Example
Stars twinkled above them as they lay on the grass.
Word Family
starless (adj.)
stare (verb) to look in a steady, fixed way, with the eyes open wide, ατενίζω, θωρώ, κοιτάζω επίμονα
Example
Everyone stared at the boy with the ripped shirt.
Synonym
gaze, peer
state (adjective) provided, created or done by the state (= government of a country), κρατικός
Example
State education is provided by the government.
Synonym
governmental
state (noun) the condition that something or someone is in, κατάσταση
Example
This house is in a terrible state; the walls are ready to fall.
state school (noun) a school that is free to go to because the government provides the money for it, δημόσιο σχολείο
Example
Many state schools get better exam results than privately run schools.
statue (noun) a piece of art made from a hard material, especially stone or metal, to look like a person or animal, άγαλμα
Example
They planned to put up a statue of the late President.
steak (noun) a thick, flat piece of meat or fish, φιλέτο, μπριζόλα
Example
He had steak and chips for dinner.
step (noun) one of the movements you make with your feet when you walk, βήμα
Example
Take a step forward.
Word Family
Step-by-step
sticky (adjective) a moment/problem/situation, etc that is difficult or embarrasses you, προβληματικός
Example
How can I get out of this sticky situation?
Word Family
stick, sticker, stuck
strategy (noun) a plan, method, or series of actions meant to perform a particular goal or effect, στρατηγική
Example
What is your strategy for winning the game?
Synonym
plan, scheme
stray (adjective) a stray animal, such as a dog or cat, is lost or has no home, αδέσποτος
Example
Strays dogs need a good home.
stress (verb) to place importance on or give special attention to; Underline, τονίζω, δίδω έμφαση
Example
He stressed the need for more food supplies for people affected by the war.
Synonym
accentuate, emphasize, underline
strict (adjective) expecting people to obey rules or to do what you say, αυστηρός
Example
Her strict teacher told her to stay after school.
Synonym
harsh,severe, stern
Antonym
lenient, soft
Word Family
strictly (adv.), strictness (n.)
stripe (noun) a long, narrow band or strip set apart from the area or surface around it by a different color or material, ρίγα
Example
Zebras have black and white stripes on their bodies.
Synonym
line
structure (noun) the way in which a thing is joined together, κατασκευή.
Example
A carpenter knows about the structure of furniture.
Synonym
composition, form, frame
struggler (noun) someone who tries very hard to do something difficult, αυτός που παλεύει, αγωνίζεται
Example
He's a real struggler and won’t give up despite all his problems.
Word Family
struggle (v.)
studies (noun) a subject that people study at a college or university, σπουδές
Example
She's doing well in her studies at university.
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
subject (noun) a noun or noun phrase (usually a person, place, thing, or condition) that the verb explains, υποκείμενο πρότασης
Example
The subject of the sentence is 'Paul'.
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.
sugary (adjective) containing sugar, usually a large amount of it, γλυκός
Example
a sugary drink
Synonym
sweet
suggest (verb) to express an idea or plan for someone to consider προτείνω
Example
He suggested going to the new Chinese restaurant.
Word Family
suggestion (n.)
propose (v.)
suggestion (noun) an idea, plan or action that is suggested or the act of suggesting it, υπόδειξη
Example
They didn't like my suggestion that we should all share the cost.
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.), suitableness (n.)
superstition (noun) a belief that some objects or actions are lucky or unlucky, or that they cause events to happen, based on old ideas of magic, πρόληψη
Example
It's just a superstition that black cats bring bad luck.
supply (noun) (plural) materials that you keep available and use whenever you need them, προμήθειες
Example
We keep cleaning supplies in a separate cupboard.
Word Family
supplier (n.)
support (verb) to provide proof or evidence for, στηρίζω
Example
What other people say supports his story.
Antonym
counter
Word Family
supportless (adj.), supportingly (adv.)
surf the Net/Internet (expression) to look at information on the Internet by moving from one page to another using electronic links, σερφάρω στο Ίντερνετ
Example
Surfing the Net is his favourite hobby.
survive (verb) to continue to live after something very dangerous has happened, επιβιώνω
Example
The plane crashed, but many passengers survived.
Word Family
survivable (adj.), surviving (adj.), survivability (n.)
sweater (noun) a piece of warm wool or cotton clothing with long sleeves, which covers the top half of your body
Example
I knitted a sweater for my husband.