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Ορισμός
account (noun) a story or report, περιγραφή
Example
The newspaper's account of the robbery was accurate.
Synonym
description
attract (verb) to cause to come near, προσελκύω
Example
Magnets attract anything made of iron or steel.
Synonym
catch, draw
Antonym
repel
Word Family
attraction, attractive
cabin (noun) a room in a ship or airplane, καμπίνα
Example
There are more than three hundred seats in the cabin of that jet.
Synonym
room
cargo (noun) the goods carried by a ship, airplane, or other vehicle, φορτίο
Example
The truck was carrying a cargo of fruit.
Synonym
goods, load
carry (verb) to take from one place to another, μεταφέρω
Example
She carried my suitcase up the stairs.
Synonym
transport
control (verb) to limit the number, amount, or increase of something, ελέγχω
Example
It is hard to control insects in our garden.
Synonym
limit,stop
Word Family
controllable 
cook (noun) a person who makes meals, μάγειρας
Example
The cook prepared a picnic for us.
Word Family
cooker, cookery
count (verb) to add up, μετρώ
Example
I counted fifteen red cars on the way to school today.
Synonym
calculate
Word Family
countable 
deck (noun) the floor on a ship or boat, κατάστρωμα
Example
All the sailors were called to the main deck.
diagram (noun) a drawing or plan that shows the parts of something, διάγραμμα
Example
He drew a diagram to show me how my computer works.
Synonym
design, plan
direction (noun) the position towards which someone or something moves or faces, κατεύθυνση
Example
Which direction did they go in?
Synonym
way
Word Family
direct
doorknob (noun) a rounded handle used to open and close a door, χερούλι πόρτας
Example
The doorknob on his front door was in the form of a hand.
double-check (verb) to make certain it is correct or safe, usually by examining it again, διπλο-ελέγχω
Example
I always double-check that I have locked the door.
Synonym
recheck
electric charges (noun) the amount of electricity in an object, ηλεκτρικό φορτίο
Example
Magnets attract each other because of electric charges.
enter (verb) to come or go into, μπαίνω
Example
I entered the house.
Synonym
access, board
Antonym
leave
Word Family
entrance
flow (noun) the movement of something in one direction, ροή
Example
They stopped the flow of water by building a dam.
Word Family
flowing 
force (noun) power, energy, or physical strength, δύναμη
Example
The force of the wind knocked down the trees.
guess (verb) to give an answer about something without knowing all the facts, μαντεύω
Example
Can you guess how old he is?
Word Family
guess
hang (verb) to fasten something so that the top part is fixed but the lower part is free to move, κρεμώ
Example
His coat was hanging behind the door.
Word Family
hanger
head (verb) to move in a certain direction, κατευθύνομαι
Example
I am heading for the nearest restaurant.
hold (noun) the space inside a ship used to store things, αμπάρι
Example
The hold was filled with several tons of coal.
label (verb) to attach a small piece of paper or material to something that gives information about it, ετικέτα
Example
My father labels his suitcase with a tag before he travels.
Synonym
tag,sign
local (noun) one who lives in the local area, ντόπιος
Example
The locals don't trust people who are just passing through town.
Antonym
outsider
Word Family
locally
log (noun) a daily record of a trip by a ship or plane, ημερολόγιο
Example
The plane's log showed that we had traveled three hundred miles.
lyrics (noun) the words to a song, στίχοι τραγουδιού
Example
When my sister and I write songs together, she writes the music, and I write the lyrics.
nearby (adverb) in an area or position close by, κοντά
Example
Stay nearby in case we need your help.
Synonym
close, near
Antonym
away
occur (verb) to take place, συμβαίνω
Example
While we were exploring the old house, something occurred that I shall never forget.
Synonym
happen
Word Family
occurrence
perfectly (adverb) totally; completely, τέλεια
Example
That dress fits you perfectly, it was made for you!
Word Family
perfect
poles (noun) the two ends of the Earth, around which the Earth turns, πόλοι
Example
The North Pole is the northernmost point on Earth.
Word Family
polar
popping (adjective) making a short, sharp sound, που κάνει θόρυβο σκάζοντας
Example
The cork made a popping sound as it shot out of the Champagne bottle.
prepare (verb) to make ready, προετοιμάζω
Example
He prepared his house for guests by cleaning it well.
Synonym
arrange, make, set
Word Family
preparation
repel (verb) to force back, απωθώ
Example
These magnets are repelling each other.
Antonym
attract
Word Family
repellent
role (noun) the character played by an actor, ρόλος
Example
The role of Hamlet is a challenge for any actor.
Synonym
part
rope (noun) very thick, strong string, σκοινί
Example
They used ropes to tie and lift the boxes.
Synonym
band, cable
rub (verb) to use pressure on with a back and forth motion, τρίβω
Example
He rubbed his sore arm.
share (verb) to receive, use, or enjoy together with one or more others, μοιράζομαι
Example
All the guests shared the delicious meal.
spark (noun) a short, bright flash, σπίθα, αναλαμπή
Example
Sparks are made when electricity flows across a space.
steal (verb) to take from another person without permission, κλέβω
Example
Someone stole my bicycle even though I’d put a lock on it.
Synonym
take
stove (noun) a piece of equipment that you cook on, ηλεκτρική κουζίνα
Example
I've left some soup on the stove for you.
stuck (verb) to remain fixed in place, παραμένω κολλημένος
Example
The old poster is still stuck to the wall.
substance (noun) a particular kind of matter, ουσία
Example
Her hands were covered in a sticky substance.
twice (adverb) two times; in two instances, δυό φορές
Example
I called her twice, but she didn’t pick up her phone.
Synonym
double