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e.g. (abbreviation) for example, from the Latin expression exempli gratia, π.χ., για παράδειγμα
Example
I can play quite a few musical instruments, e.g., the flute, the guitar, and the piano.
eagle (noun) a large, strong bird that hunts small animals and fish, αετός
Example
Eagles normally build their nests in tall trees or on high cliffs.
earring (noun) a piece of jewellry worn on the earlobe, σκουλαρίκι
Example
Earrings are my favourite jewellery.
eco- (prefix) connected with the environment, οικο-(λογικό)
Example
I always buy eco-friendly washing powder.
editor (noun) a person whose job is to read and correct pieces of writing, εκδότης
Example
The editor made few changes to the author's new book.
education (noun) the process of teaching and learning, usually at school, college, or university, εκπαίδευση
Example
More money should be spent on education.
Synonym
schooling
Word Family
educational
electricity (noun) energy that is used for light and heat and for making things operate, ηλεκτρισμός
Example
This small heater uses a lot of electricity.
encyclopedia (noun) (or encyclopaedia), a book or set of books that has information on a wide variety of subjects, εγκυκλοπαίδεια
Example
I read an article about atoms in the encyclopedia.
energetic (adjective) full of energy; active, ενεργητικός
Example
He is energetic when he's had enough sleep.
Synonym
active, alive, dynamic, enthusiastic
Antonym
weary, tired
Word Family
energetically (adv.)
engine (noun) a machine that uses energy from a source such as gasoline or electricity to do work, μηχανή
Example
Some new cars have electric engines.
Synonym
motor
Word Family
engineer(n.)
enlarge (verb) to make something become bigger, μεγεθύνω, μεγαλώνω
Example
I want to get this photo enlarged.
Synonym
expand, increase
Antonym
reduce
entertainment (noun) things such as films, television, performances etc that are intended to amuse or interest people, διασκέδαση, ψυχαγωγία
Example
The town provides a wide choice of entertainment.
entry (noun) a separate piece of information that is recorded in a dictionary, diary, or list, καταχώριση, συμμετοχή
Example
Dictionary entries are arranged in alphabetical order.
environment (noun) everything that surrounds living things and affects growth and health; the natural world, περιβάλλον
Example
Taking care of the environment is crucial for the survival of all living things.
Word Family
environmental (adj.), environmentally (adv.)
equipment (noun) the tools, machines, clothes etc that you need to do a particular job or activity, εξοπλισμός
Example
We bought a lot of new equipment for our hiking trip, including a tent.
Synonym
gear
evening (noun) the period between late afternoon and night; the early part of the night, βράδυ
Example
I walk my dog every morning and evening.
exchange (verb) to give something in return for something else; trade, ανταλλάζω
Example
The two teams usually exchange shirts after the game.
Synonym
trade
Word Family
exchangeable (adj.)
excite (verb) to increase the feelings of; to increase energy, εξάπτω
Example
The first snow of the year always excites children.
Synonym
irritate, provoke, thrill
Antonym
bore
Word Family
Excited (adj.) ,excitement (n.), exciting (adj.)
excited (adjective) happy, interested, or hopeful because something good has happened or will happen, ενθουσιασμένος
Example
The children are getting really excited about the party.
Synonym
thrilled
Antonym
bored
excursion (noun) a short journey usually made for pleasure, often by a group of people, εκδρομή
Example
Next week we're going on an excursion.
exhibition (noun) an event at which things such as paintings are shown to the public, έκθεση
Example
There’s a new exhibition of sculpture on at the city gallery.
Synonym
display
experience (noun) something that a person has done or lived through,
Example
εμπειρία
Synonym
The war was a terrible experience for everyone.
experienced (adjective) having skill or knowledge because you have done something many times, έμπειρος
Example
He is an experienced doctor.
Synonym
skillful
Antonym
novice
inexperienced
explode (verb) to burst with a lot of force and a loud noise, εκρήγνυμαι, ανατινάσσομαι
Example
One of the bombs did not explode.
Word Family
explosion
explosives
explore (verb) to go around a place where you have never been in order to find out what is there, εξερευνώ
Example
The best way to explore the countryside is on foot.
Word Family
explorer
exploration