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safety (noun) when someone or something is safe from danger or harm, ασφάλεια
Example
Sue wears a helmet for safety when she rides her bike.
Synonym
protection, security
Antonym
danger, jeopardy, risk
sail (verb) to move over the water, πλέω
Example
The ship sailed across the ocean.
Word Family
sailor
sailing
salty (adjective) having a lot of salt, αλμυρός
Example
This soup is too salty.
scaling (noun) to climb up a steep surface, such as a wall or the side of a mountain, often using special equipment, αναρρίχηση
Example
Scaling is done both for recreation and professionally.
scarcely (adverb) almost not; just barely, μόλις
Example
I was so happy that I could scarcely speak.
Synonym
barely, hardly, just
Antonym
far
scared (adjective) frightened or worried, φοβισμένος
Example
Tom is scared of heights.
scarf (noun) a long piece of cloth worn around the neck, φουλάρι
Example
My mother always wears a scarf with her coat.
scene (noun) a short part of a movie, play, or book in which things happen in one place, σκηνή
Example
The film contains some violent scenes.
Science (noun) the studying and learning about Chemistry, Biology, and Physics, Φυσικές Επιστήμες
Example
In the Science classes we usually do experiments.
Word Family
scientist
science fiction (noun) stories about life in the future or in other parts of the universe, επιστημονική φαντασία
Example
My brother has got a big collection of science fiction books.
scientist (noun) someone who studies science or works in science, επιστήμονας
Example
Scientists have discovered a new planet.
seat belt (noun) a strap that you fasten across your body when travelling in a car or plane, ζώνη ασφαλείας
Example
Children must always wear a seat belt when travelling in a car.
secretary (noun) a person whose job is to write letters, keep records, and manage mail and do other things in an office, γραμματέας
Example
A secretary has many administrative duties
Word Family
secretarial
seriously (adjective) very much or to a great degree, σοβαρά
Example
Smoking can seriously damage your health.
serve (verb) to offer or provide someone food or drink, σερβίρω
Example
The waiter served us dinner and beverages.
Synonym
wait on
Word Family
serving
service
set (verb) to put in a particular place, τοποθετώ
Example
Rebecca set the glass on the table.
Synonym
lay, place, put
set off (phrasal verb) to start a journey, αναχωρώ, ξεκινώ για ταξίδι
Example
What time are you setting off tomorrow morning?
share (verb) to have or use something with other people, μοιράζομαι
Example
We don't have enough books so you'll have to share.
shark (noun) a large fish that has sharp teeth and a triangular fin on its back which can sometimes be seen above the water, καρχαρίας
Example
The movie 'Jaws' is about a dangerous shark.
sharp (adjective) having a thin edge or a fine point for cutting, κοφτερός
Example
Use a sharp knife to cut the meat.
Antonym
dull
Word Family
sharply (adv.), sharpness (n.)
sheep (noun) an animal whose hair is used to make wool, πρόβατο
Example
People raise sheep for their wool, milk, and meat.
shell (noun) the hard outer covering around a bird's egg, a nut, or the body of some animals, κέλυφος
Example
Crack the shell and put the egg into the pan.
Word Family
shell-like (adj.)
shop (noun) a small store, κατάστημα
Example
There is a toy shop downtown.
Synonym
store
shop owner (noun) one who owns or operates a store or shop, καταστηματάρχης
Example
The corner shop owner painted his shop pink.
short (adjective) not long in size or time, σύντομος
Example
I'll be at the office for only a short time this morning.
Synonym
brief
Antonym
long
Word Family
shortness (n.)
shuttle (noun) a bus, airplane, train, or spacecraft that travels the same route back and forth, λεωφορείο
Example
There's a shuttle service from the city centre to the airport.
sight (noun) something that you see, especially something interesting, αξιοθέατο
Example
We saw many beautiful sights on our trip.
sign (noun) a notice giving information, directions, a warning, etc. , πινακίδα
Example
Drivers should always obey road signs.
Word Family
signed
sign language (noun) a language that uses hand movements instead of spoken words, used by people who cannot hear well, νοηματική γλώσσα
Example
He can communicate perfectly by using sign language.
skateboarding (noun) the activity or sport of riding a skateboard, πατινάζ με σανίδα
Example
Skateboarding is a modern recreational activity.
slice (noun) a thin flat piece of food cut from a larger piece, φέτα, κομμάτι
Example
She made a sandwich with two slices of bread, cheese and ham.
snack (noun) a small meal eaten between large meals, κολατσιό, δεκατιανό
Example
He had a snack of coffee and cake.
snow (noun) the small soft white pieces of ice which sometimes fall from the sky when it is cold, or the white layer on the ground and other surfaces which it forms, χιόνι
Example
There is snow in the garden.
Synonym
snowy
Social Sciences (noun) study of the social sciences and humanities, Κοινωνικές Επιστήμες
Example
Social Sciences refer to a plurality of fields outside the natural sciences.
solar (adjective) relating to the sun, ηλιακός
Example
This house gets electricity from solar energy.
song (noun) usually a short piece of music with words which are sung, τραγούδι
Example
A love song.
sort (verb) to put into groups, ταξινομώ
Example
Sort the clothes before you wash them: white clothes in one pile, dark clothes in another.
Synonym
group
categorise
Word Family
sorted
souvenir (noun) something kept as a reminder of a place, event, or friendship, ενθύμιο
Example
He bought a glass egg as a souvenir of the ostrich farm.
Synonym
memento
space (noun) the area beyond the Earth where the stars and planets are, διάστημα
Example
His dream is to travel into space.
spaceship (noun) a vehicle used for travel in space, διαστημόπλοιο
Example
Scientists want to send a spaceship to Mars.
spacesuit (noun) a special suit worn by astronauts that lets them breathe in outer space, διαστημική στολή
Example
A spacesuit is made up of many parts.
spaghetti (noun) a form of pasta in the shape of long, thin strings, μακαρόνια
Example
Spaghetti is made of semolina or flour and water.
Spanish (adjective) having to do with Spain, or its people or language, Ισπανός, ισπανικό
Example
Flamenco is a Spanish dance.
spend (verb) to use time doing something or being somewhere, ξοδεύω
Example
I spend all my time at the beach in the summer.
split (verb) to divide along the length of something, σχίζω
Example
We split logs for the stove.
Synonym
chop, cut
Antonym
bring together, unite
sporty (adjective) relating to sports, αθλητικός
Example
He wears fancy, sporty shoes.
spot (noun) a place, σημείο
Example
We found a good spot to park the car.
Synonym
location, space
spree (noun) a short period of doing an enjoyable activity much more than is usual, ξεφάντωμα
Example
I went on a shopping spree on Saturday.
Synonym
fling
spy (noun) someone who secretly tries to find information about a person, country, etc, κατάσκοπος
Example
The spy was arrested near the central government building.
staff (noun) a group or team formed to do a particular job,προσωπικό
Example
The office staff has lunch together once a week.
Synonym
crew, team
stare (verb) to look at someone or something for a long time and not move your eyes, κοιτάζω επίμονα
Example
Children often stare at people who look different or funny.
steel (noun) a hard, strong metal made by mixing iron and another metal, ατσάλι
Example
It is used to make machines, cars, tools, and many other things.
stepbrother (noun) not your parents' son, but the son of a person that one of your parents has married, ετεροθαλής αδελφός
Example
I have two brothers and one stepbrother.
stepfather (noun) the man who is married to someone's mother but who is not their real father, πατριός
Example
My mother and my stepfather were very careful to speak respectfully about my biological father.
stick (verb) to attach something to something else using a substance (e.g. glue), κολλώ
Example
Someone had stuck posters all over the walls.
Synonym
attach
Word Family
sticky, sticker
stone (noun) hard material like rock, πέτρα
Example
This old building is made of stone.
Synonym
rock
Word Family
stonelike (adj.)
strap (noun) a thin piece of material used to fasten two things together or to carry something, λουρί
Example
She needs a new school bag because the strap broke.
strategy (noun) a method or plan of action that you intend to use for some purpose, στρατηγική
Example
What is your strategy for winning the game?
Synonym
design, plan
Word Family
strategic
stress (noun) the louder or longer quality of your voice in one syllable of a word with two or more syllables, τονισμός
Example
In the word "doctor," the stress is on the first syllable.
Synonym
emphasis
Word Family
stressless (adj.)
stressed (adj.)
stripe (noun) a line of color that is different in colour from the area around it, ρίγα
Example
The Greek flag has nine stripes.
structure (noun) he way that parts of something are arranged or put together, δομή
Example
A human cell is a complicated structure.
stuff (noun) personal things, or any other type of materials or objects, πράγματα, αντικείμενα
Example
Will you watch my stuff until I get back?
Synonym
belongings
subject (noun) an area of knowledge which is studied in school, μάθημα
Example
My favourite subjects at school are history and geography.
subtitle (noun) a title below the main title of a written text, υπότιτλος
Example
In books, a subtitle is usually an explanatory title.
succeed (verb) to have a good result; do well, επιτυγχάνω, κατορθώνω
Example
You must study hard to succeed in school.
Synonym
manage
Antonym
fail
Word Family
success
suit (noun) a set of clothes made of the same material, usually including a jacket with trousers or a skirt, κοστούμι
Example
She wore a dark blue suit.
suitable (adjective) acceptable or right for someone or something, κατάλληλος
Example
This film is suitable for children.
Synonym
appropriate, proper, right
Antonym
unsuitable
Word Family
suitably (adv.)
summer (noun) the season of the year between spring and autumn, καλοκαίρι
Example
Schools are closed in the summer.
surfing (noun) the sport of riding on a wave on a special board, σέρφιγκ
Example
Waves suitable for surfing are found primarily in the ocean.
survey (noun) a set of questions that you ask a large number of people in order to find out about their opinions, έρευνα
Example
A recent survey showed that 58% of people do not exercise enough.
sweater (noun) a warm piece of clothing that covers the top of your body, πουλόβερ
Example
I knitted a sweater for my husband.
swimming (noun) the activity of moving your body through water, κολύμπι
Example
Swimming is my favourite sport.