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Ορισμός
accompany (v) to go with
Example
She will accompany us to the zoo.
Synonym
escort,
Word Family
accompanied
accountant (n) a person who checks and takes care of business records or accounts
Example
The accountant spent all night working on the financial report.
accurate (adj) correct, exact and without any mistakes
Example
The newspaper gave an accurate report of the fire.
Synonym
correct, exact, precise
Antonym
inaccurate
Word Family
accurately, accuracy
afterlife (n) life after death
Example
Does he believe in an afterlife?
ancient (adj) very old; from a long time ago
Example
Rome is an ancient city with many ancient buildings.
Synonym
aged, antique, old
Antonym
brand-new, modern
bandage (n) a piece of cloth used to protect or cover a wound or other injury
Example
I put a bandage on the cut.
branch (n) a woody part of a tree or bush that grows out from the trunk
Example
The birds sing from the branches of a tree.
Synonym
limb, stick
comment (n) a written or spoken statement of opinion
Example
The teacher's comments on my first report helped me get a better grade on my second one.
Synonym
observation, remark
crane (n) a machine with a tall arm that can move up and down or around in a circle to lift and move heavy objects
Example
The workers used a crane to lift cement blocks onto the truck.
Synonym
lift
dawn (n) the first light of day that appears in the morning
Example
He woke up at dawn.
Antonym
sunset
decay (v) to break down or become destroyed by a slow, natural process
Example
Leaves decay on the forest floor.
Synonym
rot, spoil
decorative (adj) adding to visual attractiveness; ornamental
Example
The shop window had a decorative display of plants and flowers.
Antonym
utilitarian
dedicate (v) to give your energy, time, etc. completely
Example
She has dedicated her life to helping others.
Synonym
devote, apply
Word Family
dedicated, dedication
definite (adj) clear or exact
Example
I have no definite plans for Friday night.
Synonym
distinct, precise, specific
Antonym
indefinite
Word Family
definitely
dirt (n) material such as mud or dust
Example
His clothes were covered with dirt.
Word Family
dirty
drag (v) to pull along with effort
Example
We dragged the logs down the path.
Synonym
haul, pull
educational (adj) giving knowledge or skill
Example
They are going on an educational trip to Washington.
Word Family
educationally
engineer (n) a person whose job is to plan and design structures, systems, or machines
Example
Design engineers are working on ways to make the cars run more efficiently.
Word Family
engineering
equipment (n) the things that are used for an activity or purpose
Example
We bought a lot of new equipment for our hiking trip, including a tent.
Synonym
gear
error (n) a mistake in thought or action; something that is wrong
Example
I corrected the errors on my math test.
Synonym
mistake
eventually (adv) at a future time; in the end; finally
Example
Cut flowers will eventually die.
Synonym
at last, finally, in the long run
feedback (n) information or opinions about how well you have done
Example
The teacher gave us feedback on our speeches.
fertile (adj) producing or able to produce farm crops or other plant life
Example
The soil in river valleys is fertile.
Synonym
fruitful, rich
Antonym
barren, sterile
Word Family
fertility
firm (adj) not likely to be changed; steady
Example
She has very firm opinions on government.
Synonym
stable, steady, stiff
Antonym
uncertain
Word Family
firmly, firmness
flood (v) to cover or fill with a flow of water
Example
The rains flooded the fields.
glance (n) a quick look
Example
One glance at her told me she was angry.
Synonym
glimpse, look
harbour (n) a safe area of water where people can leave their boats
Example
We saw several boats in the harbour.
hieroglyphic (n) a picture or symbol that stands for a word or sound
Example
Hieroglyphics were used by the ancient Egyptians.
impose (v) to set as something that needs to be followed, done, or obeyed
Example
The state imposed taxes on cigarettes.
Synonym
dictate, inflict, put, set
Word Family
imposing
improve (v) to make better
Example
Salt and pepper improved the sauce.
Synonym
ameliorate, better
Antonym
spoil
Word Family
improvement
internal (adj) located on the inside
Example
The heart is an internal organ.
Synonym
inner, interior
Antonym
external
Word Family
internally
journey (n) travelling from one place to another/n especially in a vehicle
Example
We wished her a safe and pleasant journey.
Synonym
ride, trip, voyage
last (v) to continue through time; not end
Example
The movie lasted for two hours.
Synonym
continue, go on, persist
Antonym
stop, end, terminate
Word Family
lasting
leaflet (n) a piece of paper which gives you information or advertises something
Example
Demonstrators handed out leaflets to passers-by.
lift (v) to move (something) upward; raise
Example
The heavy suitcase was hard to lift off the floor.
Synonym
pick up, raise
Antonym
lower
linen (n) a kind of cotton cloth
Example
Linen is a comfortable fabric to wear in hot weather.
lyre (n) a stringed instrument of ancient Greece that is like a harp
Example
Apollo is the god of music, playing a golden lyre.
magnificent (adj) very grand in size or splendid in beauty
Example
The princess lived in a magnificent palace.
Synonym
gorgeous, noble, splendid
Antonym
modest
Word Family
magnificently, magnificence
mainland (n) the main land mass of a country or continent, not including nearby islands
Example
It's a long trip from the U.S. mainland to Hawaii.
manage (v) to succeed in doing something, especially something difficult
Example
They managed to escape from prison.
Word Family
management, manageable
memorial (n) a ceremony, custom, building, or statue to honor a dead person or past event
Example
The town held a memorial for the soldiers who died in the Vietnam war.
Synonym
monument
Word Family
memorially
mummy (n) a dead body that has been preserved with special chemicals and wrapped in cloth
Example
The ancient Egyptians are famous for their mummies.
nearly (adv) almost; just about but not quite
Example
We are nearly there.
Synonym
almost, just about
observatory (n) a building that has equipment for studying the sun, moon, planets, and stars
Example
They built a huge observatory on the top of an extinct volcano.
organ (n) a part of the body of an animal or plant which performs a special job
Example
The heart, stomach, and skin are examples of organs.
Word Family
organic
overflow (v) to flow over the top edge of a container
Example
Water overflowed from the sink.
owe (v) to have to pay; be in debt to someone
Example
I owe 500 dollars to my landlord.
pebble (n) a small smooth round stone, especially one found on a beach or in a river
Example
She has got a great collection of pebbles.
Synonym
rock, stone
peer (n) a person of the same rank, age group, or ability as another person; equal
Example
He hasn't found any friends among his peers.
Synonym
counterpart, equal, match
plough (v) to dig land with a large farming tool with blades which digs the earth in fields so that seeds can be planted
Example
The farmer ploughed his fields.
punctuation (n) question marks, periods, and other marks used in writing to help make the meaning clear
Example
It is important to use correct punctuation when you write.
ramp (n) a flat surface that connects two different levels
Example
There is a ramp from the sidewalk to the building entrance for people who cannot climb stairs.
recede (v) to move further away into the distance, or to become less clear or less bright
Example
The flood waters receded after the rain stopped.
Synonym
retreat, ebb
Antonym
proceed, advance
relieve (v) to take away pain, worry, or stress
Example
Hot tea will relieve your sore throat.
Synonym
comfort, treat
Antonym
aggravate, intensify
Word Family
relief
remove (v) to take something off or away
Example
We removed all the old paint.
Synonym
take, withdraw
Antonym
add, insert
Word Family
remover, removal
result (n) something that happens or exists because of something else
Example
The result of the election was surprising.
Synonym
conclusion, effect
royal (adj) having to do with a king or queen or any members of their family
Example
The royal wedding was shown on TV.
rub (v) to push back and forward across something using pressure
Example
I rubbed the spot on the shirt with soap and water.
rumble (n) a low, heavy, rolling sound
Example
We heard a rumble of thunder in the distance.
Synonym
growl, grumble, roar
scatter (v) to throw around in different directions
Example
The farmer scattered grain for the chickens.
Synonym
spread
seed (n) the small part of a plant with flowers that grows into a new plant
Example
We planted seeds in the garden.
servant (n) a person whose job is to clean another person's house, cook their food, or help them in other ways in their home
Example
The wealthy family had servants to clean and cook for them.
sketch (n) a drawing or painting that was done in a hurry or without detail
Example
The artist made a sketch of the same bull several times to prepare for his greatest painting.
Synonym
draft, drawing
Word Family
sketcher
smooth (adj) not rough; even
Example
A baby's skin is very smooth.
Synonym
even, flat
Antonym
rough, uneven
Word Family
smoothly, smoothness
sophisticated (adj) having or showing a lot of knowledge or experience; not ignorant or simple
Example
This author writes for a sophisticated audience.
Synonym
worldly
Antonym
crude, primitive
Word Family
sophistication
spirit (n) a force that some people believe is a part of human beings
Example
Some people believe that when you die, your spirit lives on.
Synonym
soul
Word Family
spiritual
storage (n) a place for storing goods
Example
Your things are safe in storage.
substance (n) material with particular physical characteristics
Example
She was covered in a sticky substance.
superb (adj) of the finest kind or quality
Example
He is a superb musician.
Synonym
fantastic, marvelous, outstanding
Antonym
inferior, poor
Word Family
superbly
surgeon (n) a medical doctor who does surgery
Example
Becoming a plastic surgeon is a long and challenging process.
take into consideration (phr) to bear in mind; consider
Example
The judge took into consideration many factors before handing down his final sentence.
tomb (n) a hole in which a dead body is buried
Example
The tomb of Alexander the Great has not yet been discovered.
Synonym
grave
tough (adj) hard to break; strong; lasting a long time
Example
These toys are made from tough plastic.
Synonym
sturdy
Antonym
delicate
Word Family
toughness
valley (n) a long area of low land between mountains or hills
Example
A river flows through this valley.
villager (n) one who lives in a village
Example
The villagers have a reputation for being polite and helpful to the tourists.
wheel (n) a circular object connected at the centre to a bar, which is used for making vehicles or parts of machines move
Example
The back wheel of my bike is broken.
wrap (v) to cover with paper or some other material
Example
George wrapped the presents in shiny paper.
Antonym
unwrap
Word Family
wrapping