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admiral (noun) an officer of very high rank in the navy, ναύαρχος
Example
After so many years in the navy, he managed to become an admiral.
amphitheatre (noun) an oval or round building with seats rising in rows from an open, central area. Amphitheatres are used for sports and other public events, αμφιθέατρο
Example
We attended an interesting lecture at the amphitheatre.
Synonym
arena, bowl
barbarian (noun) someone from a different tribe or land, who people believe to be wild and not civilized, βάρβαρος
Example
The Romans fought the barbarians to the north.
Synonym
primitive, savage
Word Family
barbarianism (n.)
beard (noun) the hair growing on a man's face, μούσι
Example
He shaved off his beard but kept his moustache.
Word Family
beardless (adj.)
bronze (noun) a brown metal made of copper and tin, χαλκός
Example
The church bells are made of bronze.
bull (noun) male cow, ταύρος
Example
They did not see the sign on the gate saying 'Beware of the bull'.
Word Family
bull-like (adj.)
century (noun) a period of 100 years, αιώνας
Example
She's an expert on fifteenth century Italian art.
chronological (adjective) arranged according to when things happened or were made, χρονολογικός
Example
We arranged the documents in chronological order
Word Family
chronolgically (adv.)
civilisation (noun) the culture of a particular society that has reached an advanced level, πολιτισμός
Example
The civilization along the Nile River in ancient Egypt is one of the world's oldest.
Synonym
culture
continent (noun) one of the earth's seven major areas of land. The continents are Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America, ήπειρος
Example
Which is the biggest continent? Asia or Africa?
cover (verb) to take into account; Include, περιλαμβάνω
Example
Exercise is a word which covers a vast range of activities.
Synonym
comprise, include
crop (noun) plants grown on a farm, σοδειά
Example
Corn is an important crop.
Synonym
harvest
Word Family
cropless (adj.)
desert (noun) a large area of land where it is always very hot and dry, and there is a lot of sand, έρημος
Example
They were lost in the desert for five days.
dictator (noun) a ruler who has complete power over a country, especially one whose power has been gained by force, δικτάτορας
Example
Many dictators use their power in a cruel or selfish way.
Synonym
tyrant
Word Family
dictatorship
divide (verb) to separate into parts, χωρίζω
Example
Students are divided into three groups.
Synonym
part, section, separate, split
Antonym
join, unify, unite
Word Family
division
emperor (noun) the male ruler of an empire,αυτοκράτορας
Example
The byzantine emperor Constantine was born 1,000 years ago.
Synonym
king
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.
farmer (noun) someone who owns or takes care of a farm, αγρότης
Example
If you like plants and animals, why not become a farmer?
gallery (noun) a building used to display or sell art, γκαλερί
Example
There is an exhibition of Greek art at the gallery.
general (noun) a very high-ranking officer, especially in the army, στρατηγός
Example
The general ordered his soldiers to guard the country.
gladiator (noun) a man in ancient Rome who fought other men or animals, often to the death, to entertain an audience, μονομάχος
Example
Lots of Romans went to the Colloseum to watch gladiators fight.
goddess (noun) a female god, θεά
Example
Athina was the goddess of wisdom.
guide (noun) a person who shows the way or leads others, οδηγός, ξεναγός
Example
The guide led us up the mountain.
Synonym
counselor, leader
guided tour (noun) if someone takes you on a guided tour, they show you around a place of interest and tell you all about it, ξενάγηση
Example
You will be taken on a guided tour of the palace.
helmet (noun) a strong hard hat that covers and protects the head, κράνος
Example
You must always wear your helmet on your motorbike.
huge (adjective) extremely large in size or amount, τεράστιος
Example
They live in a huge house.
Synonym
enormous,gigantic,immense, massive
Antonym
tiny
Word Family
hugely (adv.), hugeness (n.)
hunt (verb) to set out to find and kill for food or sport, κυνηγώ
Example
Cats like to hunt mice and birds.
Synonym
Chase
important (adjective) necessary or of great value, σημαντικός
Example
It's important for children to learn to get on with each other.
Synonym
significant
Antonym
insignificant, minor, trivial
Word Family
importantly (adv.)
keep out (verb phrase) to not go in a place, or to stop someone or something from going into a place, μένω μακριά από
Example
Please keep out of my room while I'm studying.
main (adjective) most important, κύριος
Example
The main entrance to the building is on State Street.
Synonym
biggest, chief, first, key, primary
Antonym
minor
Word Family
mainly (adv.)
monster (noun) a large, frightening imaginary creature, μυθικό τέρας
Example
He likes books about monsters.
mummify (verb) to transform a dead body into a mummy, μουμιοποιώ
Example
Mummifying bodies was an ordinary practice in ancient Egypt.
Word Family
mummification (n.)
mummy (noun) a dead body that has been preserved with special chemicals and wrapped in cloth. The ancient Egyptians are famous for their mummies, μούμια
Example
Ancient egyptian mummies are on display in museums.
museum (noun) a building where objects of historical, scientific or artistic interest are kept, μουσείο
Example
The Louvre museum is in Paris.
neck (noun) the part of the body of both human beings and animals that connects the head with the body, λαιμός
Example
She wore a gold chain around her neck.
nowadays (adverb) at the present time, in comparison to the past, στη σημερινή εποχή
Example
Nowadays machines do much of the work that used to be done by hand.
Synonym
today
official (noun) a person who performs a specific function or holds an office in a business organization or a government, επίσημος, ανώτερος υπάλληλος
Example
The government official presented the new law.
Synonym
functionary, officer
Word Family
officially (adv.)
order (noun) the way that things or events are arranged in relation to each other, for example showing whether something is first, second, third etc [= sequence], σειρά
Example
The photographs can be viewed in any order.
Synonym
rank, row
Word Family
orderly
pharaoh (noun) a king of ancient Egypt, Φαραώ
Example
Most of the pyramids of ancient Egypt were built as tombs for the pharaohs.
philosopher (noun) one who studies the nature of life, truth, knowledge, and other important human matters, φιλόσοφος
Example
Plato was a Greek philosopher.
popular (adjective) liked by many people, δημοφιλής
Example
John is the most popular boy in the school.
Antonym
unpopular
Word Family
popularity (n.)
power (noun) ability to control people and events, δύναμη, ισχύς
Example
That movie has the power to make people cry
Synonym
ability, capability, capacity
Antonym
inability
protect (verb) to keep someone or something safe from injury, damage or loss, προστατεύω
Example
There are programmes that protect our computer from virus.
Synonym
defend, guard, secure, take care of
Antonym
expose, harm
Word Family
protection, protective
raise (verb) to take care of a person, or an animal or plant, until they are completely grown, ανατρέφω, μεγαλώνω
Example
The farmer raises chickens and pigs.
Synonym
cultivate, grow, rear
remind (verb) to make someone think of something they have forgotten or might have forgotten, θυμίζω
Example
She reminded me to stop at the store on the way home.
Word Family
reminder (n.)
rule (noun) a government or control, εξουσία
Example
The king's rule is just.
Synonym
command, control, regime
rule (verb) to have authority over; govern, εξουσιάζω
Example
He has ruled the country for 20 years.
Synonym
command, control, dominate, govern
Word Family
ruler
statue (noun) a piece of art made from a hard material, especially stone or metal, to look like a person or animal, άγαλμα
Example
They planned to put up a statue of the late President.
strict (adjective) expecting people to obey rules or to do what you say, αυστηρός
Example
Her strict teacher told her to stay after school.
Synonym
harsh,severe, stern
Antonym
lenient, soft
Word Family
strictly (adv.), strictness (n.)
temple (noun) a building or place where gods and goddesses are worshiped, ναός
Example
We went on a trip to the temple of Poseidon in Sounio.
ticket (noun) a small, narrow slip of paper or thin cardboard that shows that one has paid for something, εισιτήριο
Example
You must show your ticket to get into the theater.
trade (noun) the act of exchanging or buying and selling goods, εμπόριο
Example
Seventy per cent of the country's trade is with Europe.
Synonym
commerce, exchange
Word Family
tradable (tradeable) (adj.), tradeless (adj.)
train (verb) to practise a sport often in order to prepare for a sporting event, προπονούμαι
Example
He has been training very hard. He really wants to win this race.
Synonym
practise
Word Family
trainer (n.), trainee (n.), training (n.)
warrior (noun) a person who fights or has experience in battle; Soldier, πολεμιστής
Example
Young boys like pretending to be warriors.
Synonym
soldier