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activity (noun) a specific thing that is done, δραστηριότητα
Example
My favourite activity after school is soccer.
advantage (noun) a better chance or position; upper hand, πλεονέκτημα
Example
He has the advantage over her in the class election because everyone knows him.
Synonym
lead
Antonym
disadvantage
Word Family
advantaged (adj.)
advertise (verb) to tell people about a product or service, for example in newspapers or on television, in order to persuade them to buy it, διαφημίζω
Example
They spent a lot of money to advertising their new collection.
Word Family
avdertisement (n.) advertising (n.) advertiser (n.)
affect (verb) to cause a change in; influence, επηρεάζω, επιδρώ
Example
When the sun came out, it affected my plan to stay inside and finish my book.
Synonym
influence
album (noun) a book with blank pages or empty pockets in which a collection can be placed. An album can hold photographs, stamps, or mementos,άλμπουμ, λεύκωμα
Example
We've put the best wedding photos into an album.
Synonym
scrapbook
announcement (noun) a public or formal statement, αγγελία, ανακοίνωση
Example
The newspaper prints wedding announcements once a week.
Synonym
bulletin, notice
appoint (verb) to choose someone officially for a job or responsibility, διορίζω
Example
He's just been appointed director of the publishing division.
artist (noun) a person who is good at painting, music, writing, or any other art, καλλιτέχνης
Example
Picasso is one of my favourite artists.
artwork (noun) pictorial or illustrative work, as for a book or a magazine article, καλλιτέχνημα
Example
Modern artwork may be stored electronically.
attach (verb) to join, fasten, or connect, συνδέω, επισυνάπτω
Example
I attached a photo to my application form.
Synonym
affix, connect, fasten, join, mount
Antonym
detach, disconnect
Word Family
attached (adj.)
attachment (noun) something that can be attached to another thing, συνημμένο
Example
She sent me the photograph as an e-mail attachment.
attract (verb) to gain the attention or admiration of, προσελκύω, έλκω
Example
The unusual exhibit attracted a large crowd.
Synonym
catch, draw, intrigue
Antonym
repel
Word Family
attraction (n)
bit (noun) a small amount; little piece, κομμάτι, ψίχουλο
Example
The dog chewed the napkin to bits.
Synonym
crumb, fragment, morsel, trace
Antonym
lot
burn (verb) to be in flames; be on fire, καίω,καίγομαι
Example
The forest burned for three days.
Synonym
blaze, flame
cartoon (noun) a short film that is made by photographing a series of drawings, κινούμενο σχέδιο
Example
Donald Duck is my favourite cartoon character.
Word Family
cartoonish (adj.)
catchy (adjective) easily learned, noticed, or remembered, συναρπαστικός
Example
A catchy title.
celeb (noun) informal short form of celebrity, διασημότητα
Example
A number of celebs attended the party
celebration (noun) a party or anything else that people do to honor a special event, εορτή
Example
There will be a celebration for her eightieth birthday.
Synonym
ceremony, holiday, occasion, party
Word Family
celebrate
celebrity (noun) a person who is famous, especially in the entertainment business, διασημότητα
Example
Today's celebrities are basically TV stars.
Synonym
personality
challenge (verb) to invite to enter into a fight or contest of skill; dare, προκαλώ
Example
She challenged him to another tennis match.
Synonym
dare
Word Family
challenging (adj.)
classmate (noun) someone who is in your class at school, συμμαθητής
Example
We were classmates in high school.
Synonym
schoolmate
comic (noun) (plural) one or more series of cartoons, or a book, magazine, or newspaper section that contains such series, κωμικός, κόμικς
Example
I like to read the Sunday comics in the paper.
competition (noun) the process or act of trying to win, διαγωνισμός
Example
The diving competition will be held tomorrow.
Synonym
contest, game, match
design (noun) a plan or outline showing how something is to be built or carried out, σχεδιάγραμμα, σχέδιο
Example
The architect showed us his designs for the new office building.
Synonym
draft, plan
destination (noun) the place where someone or something is going, προορισμός
Example
Venice is a popular tourist destination.
dig (verb) to make a hole by removing dirt, sand, or the like, σκάβω
Example
Pirates dig for buried treasure.
digital (adjective) showing information by a row of numerical digits rather than by numbers on a dial, ψηφιακός
Example
I wear a digital watch because it's easy to read.
Word Family
digitally (adv.)
distribute (verb) to give something out to several people, or to spread or supply something, διανέμω, μοιράζω
Example
The books will be distributed free to local schools.
draw (verb) to make a picture of with a pen, pencil, or other writing tool, ζωγραφίζω, σχεδιάζω
Example
She drew her house on the chalkboard.
Synonym
picture
Word Family
drawing (adj.)
favourite (noun) a person or thing preferred over others, ευνοούμενος
Example
Scary movies are my favourite.
genre (noun) a style, especially in the arts, that involves a particular set of characteristics, είδος
Example
What genre does the book fall into - comedy or tragedy?
graphics (noun) (used with a plural verb) the charts, maps, drawings, and other images used in printed works such as books and magazines, γραφικά
Example
Our science book has a lot of graphics.
hit (noun) someone or something that is very popular, επιτυχία, σουξέ
Example
The movie was a big hit.
include (verb) to have or contain as a part of the whole, συμπεριλαμβάνω
Example
The new clock includes batteries.
Synonym
cover, enclose
Antonym
exclude
Word Family
includable (adj.)
information (noun) facts about a situation, person, event, πληροφορίες
Example
Do you have any information about train times?
Synonym
data
Word Family
informational (adj.)
kiosk (noun) a small building where things such as sweets, drinks or newspapers are sold through an open window, περίπτερο, κιόσκι
Example
She sells souvenirs at a kiosk in the mall.
library (noun) a place where books, records, and other materials are kept and from which they may be borrowed, βιβλιοθήκη
Example
I will borrow the book from the city library.
local (adjective) having to do with a particular place such as a neighborhood or town, τοπικός
Example
They called the local police for help.
Antonym
global, worldwide
lyrics (noun) (often plural) the words to a song, στίχοι τραγουδιού
Example
When my sister and I write songs together, she writes the music, and I write the lyrics.
match (noun) a sports competition or event in which two people or teams compete against each other, αγώνας, ματς
Example
We won the match.
match (verb) to be the same as or equal to, ταιριάζω
Example
His skill as a baseball player does not match hers.
Synonym
equal, rival
Word Family
matchable (adj.), matched (adj.)
media (noun) the means of distributing information to large numbers of people, through newspapers, magazines, radio, and television, μέσα ενημέρωσης
Example
The media gave much attention to Princess Diana's death.
owner (noun) a person or group to whom something belongs, ιδιοκτήτης
Example
I met the owner of the local hotel.
Synonym
master, possessor
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
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.)
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
photocopy (verb) to make a photographic copy of, φωτοτυπία
Example
His job includes answering the phones and photocopying.
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.)
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.)
quality (noun) a feature that makes a person or thing what it is, ιδιότητα, ποιότητα
Example
Compassion is an important quality for a doctor to have
Synonym
attribute, characteristic, feature, trait
question (noun) a sentence that asks for a reply, ερώτηση
Example
Can I ask you a personal question?
quiz (noun) a short or informal test, σύντομο τεστ, αίνιγμα
Example
The teacher gave us a quiz on the material we studied yesterday.
Word Family
quizzer (n.)
raise (verb) to move to a higher position, lift, ανυψώνω, υψώνω
Example
He raised his baby brother high up on his shoulders.
Synonym
pick up
Antonym
lower
recipe (noun) a list of ingredients and a set of instructions telling you how to cook something, συνταγή
Example
My grandma’s recipe for chocolate cake is delicious.
reporter (noun) a person whose job is to gather and report news for a newspaper or magazine, or for a television station or radio station, δημοσιογράφος, ανταποκριτής, ρεπόρτερ
Example
The reporter wrote an interesting newspaper article about our school.
Synonym
commentator, correspondent, journalist
representative (noun) someone who speaks or does something officially for another person or group of people, εκπρόσωπος, αντιπρόσωπος
Example
The firm has two representatives in every European city.
review (noun) a report in a newspaper, magazine, or programme that gives an opinion about a new book, film, etc κριτική
Example
That movie got a good review in the newspaper.
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.)
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.
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.)
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.)
staple (verb) to fasten something using staples, συρράπτω
Example
Would you mind stapling the reports together?
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
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.
target (noun) a goal; objective, στόχος
Example
The government has missed most of its targets this year.
Synonym
aim, goal, objective
team (noun) a group of people who work together to do something, ομάδα
Example
Which football team do you support?
Synonym
crew, gang, party, staff
Word Family
teamwork (n.)
term (noun) a part of the school year, τρίμηνο
Example
I received excellent grades during the fall term.
Synonym
semester
unfortunate (adjective) having bad luck; unlucky, κακότυχος, άτυχος
Example
The unfortunate man lost his glasses again.
Synonym
poor, unlucky
Antonym
fortunate, lucky
Word Family
unfortunately (adv.)
variety (noun) a number of different things in a group or class, ποικιλία
Example
The fitness club offers a great variety of sports.
Synonym
assortment, diversity,selection
Word Family
vary (v.),various (adj.) varied (adj.)
various (adjective) of many different kinds; diverse, ποικίλος
Example
I have various reasons for wanting to quit the team.
Synonym
assorted, diverse, miscellaneous
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.
yard (noun) an area of land next to a building which is covered with concrete or other hard material, αυλή
Example
The house has a small yard at the back.