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backgammon (noun) a game for two players, using flat round pieces and dice on a special board, τάβλι
Example
Backgammon is very popular in Greece.
badge (noun) a small piece of metal, plastic, cloth, etc., with words or a picture on it, that is attached to your clothes, σήμα, έμβλημα
Example
We were each given a badge with our name on it.
band (noun) a group of musicians who play music together, μουσικό συγκρότημα
Example
There is a jazz band playing at the “Music Club” tonight.
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.)
basics; (the) basics (noun) the most important facts, skills, or needs, τα βασικά
Example
She doesn’t even know the basics when it comes to cooking.
Word Family
basic (adj.), basically (adv.)
battle (noun) a fight between two armies in a war, μάχη
Example
An important battle of the Civil War was fought on this hill.
Synonym
clash, combat, conflict, fight
Word Family
battlefield
bazaar (noun) an event where people sell things to raise money, especially for an organization which helps other people, φιλανθρωπικό παζάρι
Example
We are organising a Christmas bazaar for poor children.
be ace at (expression) be very good at, είμαι άσσος σε κάτι
Example
He’s ace at Maths; he never fails a test.
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.)
bedtime story (noun) a story you read to the children before they go to bed, παραμύθι που διαβάζεται στα παιδιά πριν πάνε για ύπνο
Example
I always read my son a bedtime story before he goes to sleep.
beef (noun) the meat of a cow, μοσχαρίσιο κρέας
Example
We had roast beef for lunch.
behave (verb) to act in a proper manner, συμπεριφέρομαι
Example
If you don't behave, your friends will have to go home.
Antonym
misbehave
Word Family
behaviour
Belgium (noun) a country in Europe, Βέλγιο
Example
Brussels is the capital of Belgium.
Word Family
Belgian (n.)
belong (verb) when you own something, ανήκει
Example
This necklace belonged to my grandmother.
Synonym
be
Word Family
belonging (n.)
belonging (noun) (plural) things that are owned by a person; possessions, υπάρχοντα
Example
I took a few personal belongings with me and left.
Synonym
goods, possessions, property
best-seller (noun) a very popular book that many people have bought, βιβλίο με μεγάλες πωλήσεις
Example
Her latest book became a best-seller in just three months.
beyond (preposition) on the other side of something, πέρα από
Example
Our house is just beyond the bridge.
bin (noun) a container for putting waste in, κάδος απορριμάτων
Example
Throw the can in the recycling bin.
biology (noun) the study of living things, βιολογία
Example
We learn many things about our body in Biology.
Word Family
biologist (n.)
birth (noun) the act or fact of being born, γέννα, γέννηση, τοκετός
Example
He weighed three kilos at birth.
Antonym
death
bit (noun) a small amount; little piece, κομμάτι, ψίχουλο
Example
The dog chewed the napkin to bits.
Synonym
crumb, fragment, morsel, trace
Antonym
lot
bite (verb) to cut or pierce with the teeth, δαγκώνω
Example
She bit the apple.
Synonym
nip
blind (noun) not able to see; having no sight, τυφλός
Example
A large dog led the blind man across the street.
Synonym
sightless
Word Family
blindness (n.)
block (verb) to get in the way of movement or stop progress, μπλοκάρω
Example
The Senator tried to block discussion of the bill.
Synonym
obstruct, oppose, stop
block of flats (expression) A building with may flats, πολυκατοικία
Example
There is not much space to play in a block of flats
blurb (noun) a short description to advertise a product, especially a book, σύντομη περιγραφή για τη διαφήμιση ενός βιβλίου
Example
I always read the blurb before I buy a book.
boarding school (noun) a school where students live and study, σχολικό οικοτροφείο
Example
I can't send my children to boarding school as it wiil be hard to see them.
boil (verb) to cook in very hot water, βράζω
Example
I only boil my eggs for 3 minutes. I don't like hard-boiled eggs.
Word Family
boiling (adj.)
bold (adjective) set in boldface type, έντονα γράμματα
Example
This sentence is printed in bold.
Word Family
boldly (adv.), boldness (n.)
book (verb) to make arrangements to stay in a place, eat in a restaurant, go to a theatre etc at a particular time in the future, κάνω κράτηση
Example
I booked a table at your favorite restaurant.
Synonym
engage, reserve
Word Family
booking (n.)
bookworm (noun) someone who enjoys reading very much βιβλιοφάγος
Example
He really enjoys reading. He’s a real bookworm.
border (noun) the line that separates two countries or states, σύνορο
Example
We crossed the border from Greece to Turkey.
Word Family
borderline (n.)
bore (verb) to make someone tired or lose interest by being dull, κάνω κάποιον να βαριέται
Example
News programs bore most children, but my son thinks they're interesting.
Synonym
tire
Antonym
entertain, excite, thrill
Word Family
boring (adj.)
bored (adjective) feeling tired because of having to do something that is not interesting, βαριεστημένος
Example
I felt bored during the long drive.
boring (adjective) dull; having no interesting features
Example
The movie was so boring that we fell asleep.
Synonym
dull, tiring
Word Family
boringly (adv.)
bracket (noun) one of a pair of marks, used to enclose and set apart words or figures, παρένθεση, αγκύλη
Example
Biographical information is included in brackets.
Braille (noun) (often lowercase) a writing and printing system for blind people, in which patterns of raised dots are used to represent letters
Example
Blind people touch the braille dots with their fingers to read.
brain (noun) the organ inside the skull of humans and animals, μυαλό
Example
The brain is the main part of the central nervous system.
Word Family
brainy
break (noun) when you stop an activity for a short time, usually to rest or to eat, διάλλειμα
Example
Most children usually play during break.
break the ice (expression) to make people who have not met before feel relaxed with each other, often by starting a conversation, σπάω τον πάγο
Example
When they first met, he made a few jokes to break the ice.
break up (verb) to stop having a relationship, χωρίζω
Example
He’s very sad because he has just broken up with his girlfriend.
breaking news (noun) news on serious sudden unexpected events, έκτακτο δελτίο ειδήσεων
Example
The earthquake in Turkey made breaking news throughout the day.
brochure (noun) a small booklet or pamphlet, especially one that contains pictures and is used for advertising purposes, φυλλάδιο
Example
We're thinking of taking a cruise, so we picked up some brochures at the travel agency.
Synonym
booklet, pamphlet
bronze (noun) a brown metal made of copper and tin, χαλκός
Example
The church bells are made of bronze.
building (noun) a structure with walls and a roof, such as a house or school, κτίριο
Example
The school building is very old.
Synonym
construction, facility, structure
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.)
burglar (noun) a person who enters a building without permission in order to steal something, διαρρήκτης
Example
We woke up and thought we heard a burglar downstairs.
burn (verb) to be in flames; be on fire, καίω,καίγομαι
Example
The forest burned for three days.
Synonym
blaze, flame
busy (adjective) someone who is working hard, or giving attention to a particular activity, πολυάσχολος
Example
I can’t talk to you right now. I’m very busy.
Synonym
occupied
by far (adverb) without a doubt; indeed,κατά πολύ,πράγματι
Example
She was by far the best runner on the team.
Synonym
clearly, easily, indeed
by heart (phrase) learnt in such a way that you can say it from memory, απ'έξω, παπαγαλία
Example
She knows the song by heart.