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area (noun) a place or region, περιοχή
Example
Very rich people live in this area of the city.
Synonym
region, place
artistic (adjective) having to do with art or artists, καλλιτεχνικός
Example
That girl shows real artistic talent.
Word Family
artistically (adv.)
bin (noun) a container for putting waste in, κάδος απορριμάτων
Example
Throw the can in the recycling bin.
can (noun) a metal container for drinks, κουτί, κονσέρβα
Example
Could I have a can of Coke?
cash (noun) money in the form of coins or notes (= paper money), μετρητά
Example
He needs 500 Euros in cash.
Synonym
currency, money
clean up (verb) to make a person or place clean and tidy, καθαρίζω, συγυρίζω
Example
We'll go out as soon as I've cleaned up the kitchen.
community (noun) the people living in a particular area, κοινότητα
Example
The local community is against the new shopping centre.
cool (adj) (informal) great, especially in a way that is new, exciting, or clever, τέλειος, μοδάτος
Example
It's not cool to arrive at a party too early
Synonym
great, nice, terrific
Word Family
coolness
create (verb) to bring into being, δημιουργώ
Example
The chef created a new dish.
Synonym
compose, make, produce, form
cut down (verb) to make a tree or other plant fall to the ground by cutting it near the bottom, κόβω δέντρο
Example
Cutting down trees in the forest is not allowed.
design (verb) to draw or plan something before making it, σχεδιάζω
Example
They designed that playground for very young children.
Synonym
intend
Word Family
designer
destroy (verb) to damage something so badly that it cannot be used or does not exist, καταστρέφω
Example
Many books were destroyed in the fire.
Synonym
devastate, ruin, wipe out
drop (verb) to fall or let something fall, ρίχνω κάτι άθελά μου
Example
She dropped her cup of tea.
during (preposition) for the whole of a period of time, κατά τη διάρκεια
Example
During the summer she does not go to school.
Synonym
through
encourage (verb) to give someone the courage or confidence to do something, ενθαρρύνω
Example
My parents encouraged me to try new things.
Antonym
deter, discourage
Word Family
encouragement
exact (adjective) having no mistakes,correct, ακριβής
Example
You may check a dictionary to find the exact spelling of a word.
Synonym
accurate,precise
Antonym
inaccurate
extra (adjective) more than is expected or usual, επιπλέον
Example
I asked for extra time to finish the test.
Synonym
additional, excess, more
flag (noun) a piece of cloth with a special design and colours, that is the symbol of a country or group, σημαία
Example
The Greek flag is blue and white.
Synonym
ensign, standard
forest (noun) a large area of land covered with many trees and other plants, δάσος
Example
Walking in a forest can frighten children.
Synonym
woodland, woods
get down to (verb) to start to direct your efforts and attention towards something, ασχολούμαι σοβαρά με κάποια δραστηριότητα
Example
I've got a lot of work to do, but I can't seem to get down to it.
ground (noun) the surface of the earth, έδαφος
Example
I sat down on the ground.
Synonym
earth, land, soil
headmaster (noun) a man who is in charge of a school, διευθυντής σχολείου
Example
The headmaster asked the students to come to his office.
Word Family
headmastership (n.)
join (verb) to become a member of a group or organisation, γίνομαι μέλος
Example
Will you join the football team?
Synonym
unite
Antonym
divide, part, separate
keep (verb) to continue, συνεχίζω
Example
Keep going along this road until you get to Syntagma Square.
Synonym
continue, hold
Word Family
kept (adj.)
litter (noun) pieces of paper and other waste that are left in public places, απορρίματα
Example
We cleaned up the litter along the side of the road.
Synonym
rubbish
local council (noun) the group of people responsible for providing houses, schools, parks etc in a small area such as a town, τοπικό συμβούλιο
Example
The local council will decide on the new parking area.
manufacturer (noun) a company that makes something, κατασκευαστής
Example
Read the manufacturer's instructions before using your new television.
Synonym
producer
mention (verb) to speak or write a few words about something or someone, αναφέρω
Example
She forgot to mention his name.
Synonym
remark, note, refer to
Word Family
mentionable (adj.)
mobile (noun) a telephone that you can carry everywhere with you, κινητό τηλέφωνο
Example
Call me on my mobile.
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
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.
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.)
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
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, trophy
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.)
questionnaire (noun) a list of questions used for gathering useful information from people, ερωτηματολόγιο
Example
Could you fill in the qustionnaire, please?
reduce (verb) to make something less, μειώνω
Example
I can't afford a new car if prices are not reduced.
Synonym
decrease,diminish, lessen, lower
Antonym
enlarge, extend, increase
Word Family
reduction (n.)
reduction (noun) the act of making something less or smaller, μείωση
Example
Exercise and the reduction of fat in the diet are two ways to improve health.
Synonym
cut, decrease, loss
remove (verb) to take away from a place or position, απομακρύνω
Example
He removed all the posters from the wall.
Synonym
take, withdraw
Antonym
add, insert, replace
Word Family
remover (n.)
reuse (verb) to use again or use more than once, ξαναχρησιμοποιώ
Example
Businesses are finding new ways to reuse materials.
Word Family
reusable (adj.), reuse (n.)
rot (verb) to become bad and soft because of being dead or old, σαπίζω
Example
The fruit had been left to rot on the trees.
Synonym
decay, decompose, spoil
rubbish (noun) things that you throw away because you do not want them, σκουπίδια
Example
Our rubbish is collected once a week.
Synonym
garbage, junk,trash
Word Family
rubbishy (adj.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
take care of (verb) to look after someone or something, φροντίζω
Example
I take care of my baby sister when my parents are away.
Synonym
look after, protect, support, watch
take out (verb) to remove something from somewhere, βγάζω
Example
He reached into his bag and took out a book.
team up (verb) to join another person, or form a group with other people, in order to do something together, φτιάχνω ομάδα
Example
They teamed up for a performance.
throw away (verb) to get rid of something that you do not want any more, πετάω στα σκουπίδια
Example
He read the magazine and then threw it away.
Synonym
discard
Antonym
keep
unusual (adjective) not usual or ordinary; not common, ασυνήθιστος
Example
She had never seen such an unusual bird before.
Synonym
odd, rare, strange, uncommon
Antonym
common, normal, usual
Word Family
unusually (adv.), unusualness (n.)
volunteer (noun) a person who offers to work or help without pay, εθελοντής
Example
With the help of many volunteers, we were able to finish the project.
website (noun) a place on the Internet where you can find information about something, especially a particular organization, δικτυακός τόπος
Example
For more information on healthy eating, visit our website.
worth; (be) worth (adjective) to be useful or enjoyable to do, see, try, etc, άξιος
Example
It is a film worth seeing.