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Ορισμός
alien (noun) a living being from another planet; Extraterrestrial, εξωγήινος
Example
She had a dream that some friendly aliens took her away in their spaceship.
allow (verb) to let; Permit, επιτρέπω
Example
We allowed him to go.
Synonym
let, permit, tolerate
Antonym
forbid, prevent, prohibit
annoy (verb) o bother or disturb with irritating behaviour, ενοχλώ
Example
Their loud music annoyed the neighbours.
Synonym
bother, bug, irritate
Antonym
please, soothe
Aries (noun) the first sign of the zodiac, the Ram, which the sun enters about March 21, Κριός
Example
Aries personalities are independent.
attack (noun) an act meant to hurt or destroy, επίθεση
Example
The army carried out a surprise attack.
Synonym
aggression, assault, attempt,strike
Antonym
defense
Word Family
attacker (n.)
beyond (preposition) on the other side of something, πέρα από
Example
Our house is just beyond the bridge.
block (verb) to get in the way of movement or stop progress, μπλοκάρω
Example
The Senator tried to block discussion of the bill.
Synonym
obstruct, oppose, stop
brain (noun) the organ inside the skull of humans and animals, μυαλό
Example
The brain is the main part of the central nervous system.
Word Family
brainy
camera (noun) a device for taking photographs, φωτογραφική μηχανή
Example
A camera is a closed box with a small hole that allows light to reach the film inside.
Cancer (noun) the fourth sign of the zodiac, the Crab, which the sun enters about June 21, Καρκίνος
Example
Cancer personalities are loyal to those who appreciate and support them.
Capricorn (noun) the tenth sign of the zodiac, the Goat, which the sun enters about December 22, Αιγόκερως
Example
Capricorns are very independent because they know their capabilities.
captain (noun) a leader; the chief officer of a merchant ship or an airplane, καπετάνιος, πιλότος, αρχηγός
Example
The president of that company is known as a captain of industry.
Synonym
chief, commander, leader, master
collage (noun) a type of art work in which different kinds of materials are pasted onto a surface to make a picture, κολάζ
Example
She made a collage with shells and feathers and dried seaweed that she found on the beach.
command (noun) an instruction meant to be obeyed, διαταγή
Example
She won't follow his commands.
Synonym
order,demand, instruction
communication (noun) the sharing or exchange of messages, information, or ideas, επικοινωνία
Example
Sign language is a form of communication used by deaf people.
Synonym
conversation, expression, information, transmission
condition (noun) the state of being of someone or something, κατάσταση
Example
His condition was stable after the operation.
Synonym
mode, situation, state
cyberspace (noun) the electronic medium of globally networked computers, especially when conceived of as a three-dimensional space where online communication and transactions take place, κυβερνοχώρος
Example
You can find the answer to almost any question in cyberspace.
destination (noun) the place where someone or something is going, προορισμός
Example
Venice is a popular tourist destination.
development (noun) an important event or happening, ανάπτυξη
Example
The president spoke of the latest development in the war.
Word Family
developmental (adj.), developmentally (adv.)
dome (noun) a rounded roof or ceiling on a room or building, θόλος
Example
The church dome is covered with gold.
draft (noun) a piece of writing or a picture that needs more work to be finished, πρόχειρο
Example
He wrote the first draft of the report.
Synonym
sketch
Word Family
draftable (adj.), drafter (n.)
dragon (noun) an imaginary monster that looks like a giant lizard with wings, claws, and a long tail, δράκος
Example
In stories or pictures, dragons breathe fire and often guard a place or treasure.
empire (noun) a group of countries ruled by a single person, government or country, αυτοκρατορία
Example
The Roman empire included lands throughout the Mediterranean world.
enemy (noun) one who hates or wants to harm another, εχθρός
Example
The wicked king made many enemies among his people.
Synonym
adversary, antagonist
Antonym
friend
entertainment (noun) something that amuses or interests, διασκέδαση
Example
The comedian performed for our entertainment.
Synonym
amusement, fun, play, recreation
event (noun) something that happens, especially something important or unusual, δραστηριότητα, εκδήλωση
Example
She is responsible for organising all the events for her company.
Synonym
activity, affair, occasion, happening
fashion (noun) the most popular style of clothes, appearance, or behaviour at a particular time, μόδα
Example
Long hair is back in fashion for men.
Synonym
trend
Word Family
fashionable (adj.)
flat (noun) apartment, διαμέρισμα
Example
Do you live in a flat or a house?
Synonym
lodging, residence
float (verb) to move in a light and airy way, κινούμαι σαν να πετάω
Example
The dancer floated across the stage.
Synonym
flow, glide
Word Family
floatable (adj.), floatability (n.)
Gemini (noun) the third sign of the zodiac, the Twins, which the sun enters about May 21, Δίδυμοι
Example
Gemini personalities need to experience the world on their own.
generation (noun) all the people who are about the same age, γενιά
Example
My grandmother's generation did not have television.
guess (noun) an opinion, estimate, or answer based on little or no information, υπόθεση
Example
My guess wasn't even close.
heading (noun) a word or group of words at the top or front of a piece of writing; Title, επικεφαλίδα
Example
Headings are usually printed in bold letters.
huge (adjective) of very large weight, size, or amount, τεράστιος
Example
He is a huge man.
Synonym
enormous, giant, gigantic, immense
Antonym
tiny
Word Family
hugely (adv.), hugeness (n.)
immediately (adverb) right away; at once, αμέσως
Example
If he doesn't leave immediately, he'll be late for the meeting.
Synonym
instantly, on the spot, outright
interactive (adjective) allowing two-way communication between a computer and a person, διαδραστικός
Example
Most computer games are highly interactive.
leisure (noun) the time when you are not working or doing other duties, ελεύθερος χρόνος
Example
She does not have much leisure since she started her new job.
Antonym
work
Leo (noun) the fifth sign of the zodiac, which the sun enters about July 21, Λέων
Example
Leo personalities need something to control and someone to admire them and appreciate them.
Libra (noun) the seventh sign of the zodiac, the Scales, which the sun enters about September 23, Ζυγός
Example
Libras like to be around other people, they are all about partnerships and groups.
lifetime (noun) the period of time that someone is alive ολόκληρη ζωή
Example
This car is so good that it will last a lifetime.
lift (noun) a machine used for raising or carrying, ανελκυστήρας, ασανσέρ, αναβατόριο
Example
They went up the mountain in the ski lift.
Synonym
elevator
mime (verb) to mimic, especially with body gestures rather than words, μιμούμαι
Example
Most of the singers that appear on the show just mime to a recording of their songs.
miss (verb) to not go to something, χάνω
Example
I missed my appointment this morning.
Synonym
waste
Antonym
attend
neighbour (noun) someone who lives very near you, especially in the next house, γείτονας
Example
Our next-door neighbours are very kind people.
Word Family
neighbourhood (n.)
ocean (noun) the vast body of salt water covering about three quarters of the earth's surface, ωκεανός
Example
The Pacific Ocean is the body of water between America and Asia.
Synonym
sea
optimistic (adjective) likely to be hopeful that things will work out well, αισιόδοξος
Example
She is optimistic about her success in the exams.
Synonym
hopeful
Antonym
negative, pessimistic
Word Family
optimistically (adv.)
ox (noun) one of a breed of large cattle used on farms to pull heavy loads, βόδι
Example
An ox can pull heavier loads, and pull for a longer period of time than a horse.
Word Family
oxlike (adj.)
pantomime (verb) to tell by gestures, and without words, παντομίμα
Example
The actor pantomimed a man eating.
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.)
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.
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
point (noun) a unit used for keeping score in certain sports, πόντος
Example
She scored sixteen points in the basketball game.
pollution (noun) an act or instance of polluting, μόλυνση
Example
The company paid a fine for its pollution of the soil near the factory.
popular (adjective) liked by many people, δημοφιλής
Example
John is the most popular boy in the school.
Antonym
unpopular
Word Family
popularity (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.
rabbit (noun) a small mammal with long ears and long back legs for running or jumping, λαγός, κουνέλι
Example
Rabbits have soft fur and a short tail.
rat (noun) a small mammal with a pointed face and a very long tail, αρουραίος
Example
Rats look like mice, but are larger.
Word Family
ratlike (adj.)
reality (noun) the state or quality of being real, πραγματικότητα
Example
He pretended that he wasn't scared, but in reality he was very afraid.
Synonym
fact
Antonym
fantasy
recognize (verb) to identify from an earlier experience, αναγνωρίζω
Example
She recognized him even though he had changed a lot.
Synonym
place, spot
Word Family
recognizable (adj.), recognizably (adv.)
role (noun) the character played by an actor, ρόλος
Example
The role of Hamlet is a challenge for any actor.
Synonym
part
rooster (noun) an adult male chicken; Cock, κόκορας
Example
The rooster is often portrayed as crowing at the break of dawn.
Synonym
cock
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.
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.
sign (noun) a mark or symbol that stands for a word or thing, σήμα
Example
The sign "+" stands for addition.
Synonym
symbol
snake (noun) a long, narrow reptile that has scales but no legs, φίδι
Example
Many people are afraid of snakes.
space (noun) the area that contains the entire universe, διάστημα
Example
They sent a rocket into space.
Word Family
spacer (n.)
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.)
Taurus (noun) the second sign of the zodiac, the Bull, which the sun enters around April 21, Ταύρος
Example
Taurus personalities do not generally venture out into the unknown.
technology (noun) a field of knowledge having to do with the practical applications of science and industry, τεχνολογία
Example
Doctors increasingly depend on medical technology.
Word Family
technologist (n.)
tiger (noun) a large, very strong carnivore mammal with short, yellow-orange fur and black stripes, τίγρης
Example
Tigers live in several parts of Asia but are endangered in all their habitats.
Word Family
tigerlike (adj.)
tiny (adjective) very small; Miniature, μικροσκοπικό
Example
Her dolls live in a tiny house.
Synonym
diminutive, miniature, thin, wee
Antonym
enormous, gigantic, huge, immense, vast
Virgo (noun) the sixth sign of the zodiac, the Virgin, which the sun enters around August 21, Παρθένος
Example
Virgo is a very independent zodiac sign.
virtual (adjective) not actually being true or real, but seeming to be, εικονικός
Example
Virtual reality games appeal to people who don't normally play video games.
Antonym
actual
wallpaper (noun) paper printed with colors or colored patterns and pasted onto walls and ceilings, ταπετσαρία τοίχου
Example
We thought we'd put up some wallpaper in the bedroom to make it brighter.
win (verb) to do the best or come first in a contest or game, κερδίζω
Example
Our team won in the state basketball championship.
Synonym
triumph
Antonym
lose
worry (verb) to think about problems or bad things that might happen, ανησυχώ
Example
Don’t worry – she’ll be all right.
Synonym
care, fret, stew
Word Family
worried (adj.), worryingly (adv.), worrier (n.)