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Όρος
Ορισμός
accurate (adjective) correct or exact, ακριβής
Example
If you give me an accurate description of the person, I may guess correctly.
Synonym
precise
Antonym
inaccurate
Word Family
accurately 
allow (verb) to say that someone can do something, επιτρέπω
Example
Smoking is not allowed in the restaurant.
Synonym
premit, let
Antonym
forbid, prevent, prohibit
although/ though (conjunction) in spite of the fact that; even though, παρ’όλο που
Example
Although we don't have much money, we will go on holiday.
Synonym
even though, though
ambition (noun) something that you want to do in your life, φιλοδοξία
Example
My ambition is to become a famous singer.
Synonym
aspiration, desire
Word Family
ambitious
among (preposition) in the middle of a group, ανάμεσα
Example
I'm happy when I'm among friends.
artist (noun) someone who creates art, especially paintings and drawings, καλλιτέχνης
Example
There is an exhibition of paintings by local artists.
Word Family
art, artistic
awareness (noun) knowledge or understanding of a particular subject or situation, συνείδηση, γνώση
Example
Health officials have tried to raise awareness about AIDS.
Word Family
aware
beside (preposition) next to, δίπλα
Example
Eleni came and sat beside me.
bold (adjective) strong in colour or shape, έντονος
Example
Can you type your name in bold letters?
border (noun) the line between two countries, σύνορο
Example
Show your passport at the border.
brave (adjective) showing no fear of dangerous or difficult situations, γενναίος
Example
It was brave of him to fight the thief.
Synonym
courageous, daring, fearless
Antonym
cowardly
Word Family
bravely, braveness, bravery 
canonise (verb) in the Roman Catholic Church, to declare (someone) a saint, αγιοποιώ
Example
After he had performed many miracles, he was canonised.
Word Family
canonization 
case (noun) a particular situation or example of something, περίπτωση
Example
In his case,the doctor said there was no cure.
Synonym
example, instance, occasion
centre (noun) the middle point or part of something, κέντρο
Example
The post office is in the centre of the town.
Synonym
middle
Word Family
central
ceremony (noun) a formal event that is performed on important social or religious occasions, τελετή
Example
Everybody was waiting for the bride so the wedding ceremony could begin.
Word Family
ceremonial
charity (noun) money, food, or other help that is given to people, φιλανθρωπία
Example
Many famous artists give performances for charity.
Synonym
contribution, donation
Word Family
charitable
choice (noun) the thing or person chosen, επιλογή
Example
The choice of Crete as a holiday destination is excellent.
Synonym
alternative, pick, selection
Word Family
choose, choosey
citizen (noun) someone who lives in a particular town or city, πολίτης
Example
As a Greek citizen I have the right to vote in the elections.
Word Family
city
coherence (noun) when something such as a piece of writing is easy to understand because its parts are connected in a clear and logical way, λογική συνοχή
Example
There was no coherence between the first and the second half of the film.
Synonym
clarity, consistency, intelligibility
Antonym
incoherence
Word Family
coherent
cohesion (noun) a close relationship, based on grammar or meaning, between two parts of a sentence or a larger piece of writing, συνάφεια, συνοχή
Example
What strategies do we use to have cohesion between sentences?
Synonym
coherence
Antonym
incohesion
Word Family
cohesive
comfort (noun) a pleasant feeling of being relaxed and free from pain, άνεση
Example
She likes the comfort of a hotel.
Synonym
calm, ease, peace
Antonym
discomfort, distress, misery
Word Family
comfortable
compose (verb) to write a piece of music, συνθέτω
Example
Mozart composed many beautiful symphonies.
Synonym
create, originate, write
Word Family
composer
composer (noun) someone who writes music, συνθέτης
Example
Mozart was a famous composer.
compound (noun) (grammar) a word that has two or more parts, or a sentence made up of two or more main clauses, σύνθετος
Example
The compound adjective "armchair" is made up of two words, "arm" and "chair".
corner (noun) a far away or little known place or region, γωνιά
Example
She has gone away to a far corner of the earth.
decision (noun) choice that you make about something after thinking about several possibilities, απόφαση
Example
She has made the decision to live abroad.
Synonym
judgement, verdict
Word Family
decide, decisive
declare (verb) to announce something publicly or officially, δηλώνω
Example
"I declare you man and wife" said the priest in the wedding ceremony.
Synonym
announce, proclaim, pronounce
Word Family
declaration
deserve (verb) to have earned something by good or bad actions or behaviour, αξίζω
Example
He deserves a medal for saving the child from the fire.
Synonym
earn, merit
desperate (adjective) not caring about danger because of great need, απελπισμένος
Example
She had no money left and was desperate.
Word Family
desperately, desperation 
during (preposition) or the whole of a period of time, κατά τη διάρκεια
Example
They work during the night and sleep by day.
Synonym
through
dying (adjective) close to death; losing life, που πεθαίνει
Example
After seeing so many dying people, he was in shock.
Antonym
thriving
earthquake (noun) a sudden violent movement of the Earth's surface, sometimes causing great damage, σεισμός
Example
In 1999 there was a big earthquake in the area of Attica.
Synonym
quake
echo (noun) a sound that you hear more than once because you are in a big, empty space, ηχώ
Example
Her scream was followed by a loud echo.
Word Family
echoing
endless (adjective) never seeming to stop, ακατάπαυστος
Example
The list of people looking for a job is endless.
Synonym
countless, eternal, everlasting
Word Family
endlessly
event (noun) anything that happens, especially something important or unusual, γεγονός
Example
Entering the university was a major event for Panos.
Synonym
happening, incident, occasion
Word Family
eventful
famous (adjective) known and recognized by many people, διάσημος
Example
Manchester United is a famous football team.
Synonym
distinguished, noted, prominent, well-known
Antonym
obscure
Word Family
fame 
feed (verb) to give food to a person, group, or animal, ταΐζω
Example
You need to feed the dog twice a day.
Synonym
nourish
generous (adjective) willing to give or share; not selfish, γενναιόδωρος
Example
It was generous of you to share your meal with me.
Synonym
lavish, profuse
Antonym
cheap, stingy, mean
Word Family
generously, generosity 
gentle (adjective) kind; generous; mild, ευγενικός
Example
His wife loved him for his gentle ways.
Synonym
kind, mild, sweet
Antonym
ferocious, rough, stern
Word Family
gently, gentleness 
identify (verb) to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are, αναγνωρίζω
Example
"Can you identify the thief?" the policeman asked.
Synonym
designate, mark, name
Word Family
identifiable, identification, identified
impression (noun) an idea, feeling, or opinion about something or someone, εντύπωση
Example
It makes a bad impression if you're late for the meeting.
Synonym
idea, impact, belief, opinion
Word Family
impressionable
in honour (phrase) in order to celebrate or show great respect for someone or something, προς τιμή
Example
They gave the performance in honour of Theodorakis, the great composer.
join (verb) to fasten or connect things together, συνδέω
Example
Let's join hands and sing.
Synonym
unite
Antonym
divide, part, separate
lonely (adjective) unhappy because you are not with other people, που νιώθει μοναξιά
Example
Don't you get lonely being on your own all day?
Synonym
solitary
Word Family
loneliness 
look after (verb) to take care of, φροντίζω
Example
Will you look after my cat while I'm away?
Synonym
care for
Antonym
neglect
make a difference (phrase) to have an effect on a situation, κάνω τη διαφορά
Example
It makes a big difference to ask for something politely.
make sure (phrase) to take action so that you are certain that something happens or is true, βεβαιώνομαι
Example
Make sure that you close the door before you leave.
Synonym
ensure
make time (phrase) plan so that you have time available for something, βρίσκω χρόνο
Example
Make time to talk to your wife.
mark (verb) to show where something is, σημειώνω
Example
Could you mark the destination on the map?
Synonym
spot
marvellous (adjective) extremely good, υπέροχος
Example
We had a marvellous time on holiday.
Synonym
amazing, astonishing, wonderful
Antonym
commonplace
Word Family
marvellously
mean (verb) to have a particular result, σημαίνω
Example
These changes will mean a better educational system for everyone.
medal (noun) a small metal disc, with words or a picture on it, which is given as a reward for a brave action or for winning in a competition, μετάλλιο
Example
Pyrros Dimas has won the gold medal in the Olympics three times.
Word Family
medallist
mind (verb) to be annoyed or worried by something, με πειράζει
Example
Would you mind opening the window?
Synonym
dislike, object to
monastery (noun) a building where men live as a religious group, μοναστήρι
Example
Life in a monastery is peaceful.
Synonym
abbey, cloister
need (noun) something that is necessary to have or do, ανάγκη
Example
My job is to help people in need.
Word Family
needy
non-profit (adjective) an organization that uses the money it earns to help people instead of making a profit, μη κερδοσκοπικός
Example
"Doctors without borders" is a non-profit organisation.
nun (noun) a member of a group of religious women who live away from other people, καλόγρια
Example
Nuns cannot get married.
offer (verb) to give or provide something, προσφέρω
Example
Mr. Papadopoulos offered me a job.
Word Family
offering
organisation (noun) an official group of people who work together for the same purpose, οργάνωση
Example
Greenpeace is an organisation which helps to protect the environment.
Synonym
agency
pain (noun) a bad feeling in a part of your body when you are ill or hurt, πόνος
Example
The football player got badly hurt and was in a lot of pain.
Synonym
discomfort
Antonym
comfort
Word Family
painful
pay respects (phrase) (formal) to visit someone in order to welcome them or talk to them, υποβάλλω τα σέβη μου
Example
I've come to pay my respects to Lady Catherine.
peace (noun) quiet and calm, ησυχία
Example
Could you stop talking and leave me in peace?
Antonym
noise, turmoil, unrest
Word Family
peaceful
permission (noun) allowing someone to do something, άδεια
Example
Dad gave me the permission to go on the school trip.
Word Family
permissive, permit
playwright (noun) someone who writes plays, θεατρικός συγγραφέας
Example
Shakespeare was both a poet and a playwright.
Synonym
author
pneumonia (noun) a serious illness in which your lungs fill with liquid and it is difficult to breathe, πνευμονία
Example
She was taken to hospital, suffering from pneumonia.
politician (noun) someone who works in politics, especially a member of the government, πολιτικός
Example
The politician promised to build a new school.
Word Family
political, politics
poverty (noun) the condition of being poor; lack of money, φτώχια
Example
Many people live in poverty in the United States.
Synonym
hardship, misery, need
Antonym
luxury, riches, wealth
Word Family
poor
Prime Minister (noun) the leader of an elected government, Πρωθυπουργός
Example
A Prime Minister must make good decisions for his/her country.
profit (noun) money that you get from selling something for more than it cost you to buy or produce, κέρδος
Example
The company made large profits last year, so they're hiring more people.
Synonym
earnings
Antonym
loss
Word Family
profitable, profitless
promise (noun) to tell someone that you will certainly do something, υπόσχεση
Example
We’ll be home before dark – and that’s a promise!
Synonym
guarantee
radioactivity (noun) the quality that some atoms have of producing energy, which can be very harmful to health, ραδιενέργεια
Example
Uranium has a high level of radioactivity.
Word Family
radioactive
radium (noun) a radioactive element which is used in the treatment of some diseases, especially cancer, ράδιο
Example
Radium occurs naturally in very small amounts in minerals containing uranium.
raise (verb) to increase an amount, number, or level, ανεβάζω
Example
Many shops have raised their prices.
Synonym
increase
Antonym
lower, sink
reach (verb) to extend or stretch as far as, φτάνω
Example
She's too small to reach the table.
record (noun) a flat, round, plastic disc that music is stored on, used especially in the past, δίσκος βινυλίου
Example
My dad's got a big record collection.
Synonym
album
Word Family
recording
refuse (verb) to say that you will not do or accept something, αρνούμαι
Example
Marios refused to go on holiday with his parents because he wanted to be with his friends.
Synonym
decline, turn down
Antonym
accept
Word Family
refusal
ruins (noun) the broken parts that are left from an old building or town, ερείπια
Example
Many tourists visit the ruins of Pompeii every year.
Synonym
remains
saint (noun) the title given to a person who has received an official honour from the Christian Church for having lived in a good and holy way, άγιος
Example
Saint Nicolas is said to be the protector of sailors.
save (verb) to keep or store for future use, αποθηκεύω
Example
They are saving money for college.
Synonym
collect
Antonym
spend
Word Family
savings
saying (noun) a famous phrase that people use to give advice about life, παροιμία
Example
As the saying goes "You can't judge a book by its cover".
Synonym
expression, proverb
scientist (noun) a person who works in some branch of science, επιστήμονας
Example
These scientists conduct research for different forms of cancer.
Word Family
science, scientific
search (verb) to try to find someone or something, ψάχνω
Example
I searched everywhere in my room for the missing book.
suffer (verb) to feel pain or sadness and worry, υποφέρω
Example
I suffer from headaches.
Synonym
hurt
Word Family
suffering
teach (verb) to give lessons in a particular subject at a school, university, etc, διδάσκω
Example
Jim taught at Athens University for one year.
Synonym
educate, instruct, tutor
Word Family
teaching,
throughout (preposition) during the whole of a period of time, καθ’όλη τη διάρκεια
Example
My brother slept throughout the performance.
Synonym
through
timeline (noun) a line showing the order in which events happened (esp. for a particular historical period), χρονοδιάγραμμα
Example
If you look at the timeline of geological periods, you will understand how the earth has changed.
train (verb) to teach someone how to do something, usually a skill that is needed for a job, εκπαιδεύω
Example
We have to train our staff to use the new computer system.
Synonym
coach, drill, qualify
Word Family
trainer, training
volunteer (noun) a person who offers to work or help without pay, εθελοντής
Example
Giannis is a Red Cross volunteer.
weightlifting (noun) the activity of lifting heavy objects either as a sport or for exercise, άρση βαρών
Example
Greece has won a lot of medals in weightlifting.
Word Family
weightlifter 
whoever (pron) the person who, οποιοσδήποτε
Example
Whoever asks you, you say that I'm not here.