φωτογραφία φόντου

ΓΛΩΣΣΑΡΙΟ

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z
Όρος
Ορισμός
attempt (n) an effort to do or accomplish something, especially something difficult
Example
His attempt to read every book in the library will not succeed.
conference (n) a meeting to discuss a particular matter
Example
The school held a conference with teachers, students, and parents to plan the new playground.
contact (n) communication
Example
She was not in contact with her family while she was travelling.
Synonym
in touch
crime (n) something done against the law
Example
Driving while drunk is a crime.
Word Family
criminal
effort (n) physical or mental activity needed to achieve something [+ to infinitive]
Example
It took great effort to move all that furniture.
Word Family
effortless, effortlessly
fortune (n) luck, whether good or bad; a large amount of money or wealth
Example
He had the good fortune to win the raffle.
Antonym
misfortune
Word Family
fortunate, fortunately
hesitate (v) to stop or pause because of not feeling sure
Example
My dog hesitated when I gave him a command he did not know.
Word Family
hesitant, hesitation
inherit (v) to receive from a person who has died; be heir to.
Example
I inherited an accordion from my grandfather.
Word Family
inheritable, inheritor, inheritance
join (v) to get involved in an activity with another person or group
Example
If you want to play, you can join in anytime.
mention to speak about something quickly, giving little detail or using few words
Example
Sam mentioned that he is going away for the weekend.
Word Family
mentionable
multicultural (adj) including several distinct cultures
Example
The European Commission promotes multicultural education.
Word Family
multiculturalism
multidimensional (adj) having several dimensions
Example
United Nations peacekeeping operations have become multidimensional.
multilingual (adj) speaking or able to speak several languages
Example
A person able to communicate fluently in multiple languages is multilingual.
Word Family
multilingually, multilingualism
multimedia (n) (plural noun used with a singular verb) the combined use of several media at the same time
Example
Children are fond of multimedia games.
multimillionaire (n) one whose net assets have a cash value of several millions
Example
Aristotle Onassis was a multimillionaire.
multinational (adj) including, or involving several countries
Example
A multinational corporation delivers services in more than one country.
Word Family
multinationally
multistorey (adj) describes a building with several floors
Example
This building has a multistorey car park.
multitasker (n) a person who has the ability to do more than one thing at a time
Example
Someone who can listen to his iPod, read the newspaper, and even answer the phone while brushing his teeth is a multitasker!
not at all (expr) used as a polite reply after someone has thanked you
Example
"Thanks for helping."
remote (adj) at a far distance in space or time
Example
Do you think there may be life on remote planets?
Synonym
distant, far, faraway
Antonym
close, near
Word Family
remotely, remoteness
unpleasant (adj) not pleasant; disagreeable or distasteful
Example
Dirty basements have an unpleasant odour.
Synonym
disagreeabledistasteful
Antonym
pleasant, agreeable, charming
Word Family
unpleasantly