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aggressive (adjective) angry and violent towards another person, επιθετικός
Example
He has a hard time getting along with others because of his aggressive nature.
Synonym
offensive, tough
Antonym
mild, peaceful
Word Family
aggressively, aggression
agreement (noun) common understanding; harmony; accord, συμφωνία
Example
My parents and I reached an agreement about how much time I must practice piano every day.
Synonym
deal
Antonym
conflict, dispute
Word Family
agree
anorak (noun) a short coat with a hood that keeps out the wind and rain, αδιάβροχο
Example
On cold days, I always wear an anorak.
arrogant (adjective) unpleasantly proud and behaving as if you know more than other people, υπερόπτης
Example
Success makes some people arrogant.
Antonym
humble, modest
Word Family
arrogantly, arrogance
awful (adjective) very unpleasant, απαίσιος
Example
There was an awful storm last night.
Synonym
horrible, terrible
Antonym
wonderful
Word Family
awfully
background (noun) the part of a picture or scene that is towards the back or seems to be furthest away, φόντο
Example
The artist painted a castle with mountains in the background.
Antonym
foreground
be in somebody's shoes (idiom) to be in the same situation as someone else, especially an unpleasant situation, μπαίνω στη θέση κάποιου
Example
If I were in your shoes, I'd speak to the boy's parents.
bit (noun) a small amount; little piece, κομμάτι
Example
The dog chewed the napkin to bits.
Synonym
fragment, piece, pinch
bright (adjective) strong or clear in colour or shine, φωτεινός
Example
The house is painted a bright yellow.
Synonym
brilliant, colourful, vivid
Antonym
dull
Word Family
brightly, brighten, brightness
brilliant (adjective) wonderful or outstanding, εξαιρετικός
Example
You wrote a brilliant essay that really made us think.
Synonym
dazzling
Word Family
brilliantly 
casual (adjective) not formal in style or appearance, πρόχειρος, ανεπίσημος
Example
We can wear casual clothes in this restaurant.
Synonym
informal
Antonym
formal
Word Family
casually 
cause (noun) something that brings about a result or effect, αιτία
Example
A cigarette was the cause of the fire.
Synonym
influence, source
Antonym
effect
challenge (noun) something that tests strength, skill, or ability, especially in a way that is interesting, πρόκληση
Example
Learning all the European capitals was a challenge.
Word Family
challenging
climate (noun) the usual weather conditions in a place, κλίμα
Example
Antarctica has a cold climate.
Word Family
climatic
clothing (noun) things worn to cover the body, ρουχισμός
Example
Her clothing was plain.
Synonym
clothes, dress, wear
column (noun) a vertical list or row, στήλη
Example
I added up the column of numbers.
confident (adjective) having trust or faith; satisfied and sure, σίγουρος
Example
We are confident that our team will win.
Synonym
certain, positive, sure
Antonym
hesitant, uncertain
Word Family
confidence
cool (adjective) calm and controlled, ψύχραιμος
Example
She seemed very cool before her exam.
Synonym
calm, composed, level-headed
Antonym
nervous
cotton (noun) thread or cloth made from cotton fibres, βαμβάκι
Example
I wore a cotton shirt and woollen trousers.
crusade (noun) any of the wars between European Catholics and Middle Eastern Muslims between 1095 and 1291, Σταυροφορία
Example
The Crusades had an enormous influence on European history.
debate (noun) a discussion between two people or groups who disagree on an important subject, συζήτηση
Example
The debate in Congress lasted two days.
Synonym
argument, controversy
excited (adjective) happy, interested, or hopeful because something good has happened or will happen, ενθουσιασμένος
Example
The children are getting really excited about the party.
Word Family
excite, excitement
factor (noun) one of the things that has an effect on a particular situation, decision, event, etc, παράγοντας
Example
Do you think money should be the most important factor in deciding what job you do?
fashionable (adjective) popular at a particular time, της μόδας
Example
It has suddenly become fashionable for politicians to talk about green issues.
Synonym
chic, current, in, trendy
Antonym
dated, outdated, unfashionable
Word Family
fashion
gear (noun) any equipment, clothes, or tools used for some particular purpose, εξοπλισμός
Example
The scouts packed their camping gear and set out on a hike.
Synonym
equipment, outfit
greasy (adjective) covered with or full of fat or oil, λιπαρός
Example
The mechanic's hands were greasy from working on the car.
Synonym
oily
Word Family
grease
hipster (noun) (plural) trousers that fit tightly over your hips and do not cover your waist, χαμηλοκάβαλο παντελόνι
Example
My brother usually wears hipster jeans.
histogram (noun) a bar chart or graph, ιστόγραμμα
Example
This histogram shows the salaries of major league baseball players.
hit the roof (phrase) to suddenly become very angry, εξαγριώνομαι
Example
I'm afraid he'll hit the roof when he finds out our flight has been cancelled.
Holy Grail (noun) the cup believed to have been used by Christ before his death, Άγιο Δισκοπότηρο
Example
An archaeologist has sparked a hunt for the Holy Grail after claiming ancient records show it is buried under a 6th century church in Rome.
idol (noun) someone that you admire and respect very much, είδωλο
Example
She is the idol of countless teenagers.
Word Family
idolize
ignore (verb) to not give attention to something or someone, αγνοώ
Example
She ignored me at the dance.
Synonym
disregard, neglect
Antonym
address, recognize
Word Family
ignorance, ignorant
influence (verb) to change the way that someone thinks or the way that something develops, επηρεάζω
Example
His friends influenced his choice of which sport to play.
Synonym
affect
Word Family
influential
invisible (adjective) not able to be seen; not visible, αόρατος
Example
The house was invisible from the road.
Synonym
unseen
Antonym
visible
Word Family
invisibility, invisibly 
lazy (adjective) not willing to give much effort or to work, τεμπέλης
Example
Please don't be so lazy about cleaning your room.
Synonym
idle, sluggish
Antonym
hard-working
Word Family
laziness
load of rubbish (phrase) used to say that something is bad, untrue, or stupid, σαχλαμάρες
Example
There's a load of rubbish on TV nowadays.
main (adjective) most important; chief; Primary, κύριος, βασικός
Example
The main entrance to the building is on the other side.
Synonym
central, primary, principal
Antonym
minor
Word Family
mainly
mature (adjective) fully developed in mental or physical qualities, ώριμος
Example
It was very mature of you to let your brother have the front seat.
Synonym
adult, grown-up
Antonym
childish, immature
Word Family
maturely, maturity
old fashioned (adjective) not modern, παλιομοδίτικος
Example
That dress looks old-fashioned because of the lace on the sleeves.
Synonym
unfashionable
Antonym
contemporary, modern, trendy
overweight (adjective) having too much weight; too heavy, υπέρβαρος
Example
The vet said that my dog is ten pounds overweight.
Synonym
fat
Antonym
underweight
perform (verb) to present for the entertainment of an audience, ερμηνεύω
Example
The school choir will perform songs from popular musicals.
Synonym
play, stage
Word Family
performer, performance
personality (noun) all of the qualities of a person that make that person different from others, προσωπικότητα
Example
One twin has a cheerful personality, while the other is more serious.
Synonym
character, identity
plain (adjective) not complicated or fancy; without anything extra; simple, απλός
Example
The manager wore a plain suit today.
Synonym
bare, simple
Antonym
fancy
pleased (adjective) happy or satisfied, ευχαριστημένος
Example
I'm really pleased with your work this year.
Word Family
please, pleasure
popular (adjective) liked or enjoyed by many people, δημοφιλής
Example
She is popular at school.
Antonym
unpopular
Word Family
popularity
psychology (noun) the study of the mind and how it influences people's behaviour, ψυχολογία
Example
He is an expert in the field of developmental psychology.
Word Family
psychological
pull up your socks (phrase) do better, improve, βελτιώνομαι, βάζω τα δυνατά μου
Example
He'll have to pull up his socks in maths, if he wants to pass.
react (verb) to act, or feel a certain way, in response to something, αντιδρώ
Example
I thought he might be angry when I said that, but he didn't react at all.
Word Family
reaction
rebel (noun) one who fights against or does not obey authority, επαναστάτης
Example
He was a rebel as a teenager, and he was often in trouble for breaking the rules.
Word Family
rebellious
relaxed (adjective) feeling calm, comfortable, and not worried or annoyed, ήρεμος
Example
George was lying in the sun looking very relaxed and happy.
Word Family
relax, relaxation
responsible (adjective) showing good judgement and able to be trusted, υπέυθυνος
Example
She is very responsible and can be trusted.
Synonym
rational, sensible
Antonym
irresponsible
Word Family
responsibly, responsibility
ringlet (noun) a long curl of hair that hangs down, μπούκλα
Example
You could use a curling iron and give your hair nice ringlet curls.
scarf (noun) a long piece of cloth or knitted material worn around the neck, head, or shoulders, κασκόλ
Example
A simple loop around the neck is a common way to tie a long scarf.
scream (verb) to speak or shout in a shrill, harsh, or angry tone, ουρλιάζω
Example
She screamed in fright when she saw a mouse running across the room..
Synonym
yell
sensitive (adjective) highly aware or feeling things strongly, ευαίσθητος
Example
My sister is sensitive about being teased.
Synonym
delicate, emotional, touchy
Word Family
sensitivity, sensitize
shy away (verb) to avoid someone or something, αποφεύγω
Example
The dog shies away from John since he kicked it.
sleeve (noun) the part of a shirt, dress, or other garment that covers all or part of the arm, μανίκι
Example
He rolled up his sleeves to do the dishes.
smart (adjective) clean, tidy, and attractive, κομψός
Example
He is wearing a smart black suit to day as he has an interview.
solve (verb) to find or figure out an answer, λύνω
Example
The detectives quickly solved the crime.
Word Family
solution
spiked (adjective) (of hair) arranged in stiff tufts; with a sharp point or points, μαλλιά καρφάκια
Example
Mary thinks that spiked hair is the best hairstyle.
spotlight (noun) a condition in which one is the centre of much attention, κέντρο προσοχής
Example
Being shy, she is uncomfortable being in the spotlight.
stand out (verb) to elicit notice by being significantly different from or superior to others, ξεχωρίζω
Example
One job candidate stood out from the rest.
stardom (noun) fame; the status of a star or celebrity, διασημότητα
Example
All were jealous of his rapid rise to stardom.
Synonym
celebrity, fame
stereotype (noun) a standardized and usually oversimplified conception held in common by many people, στερεότυπο
Example
Most Greek people seem to believe in the national stereotype of an English person.
Word Family
stereotypical
stick out (verb) to be prominent, προεξέχω
Example
Ears that stick out too far are a frequent source of embarrassment and ridicule.
stuffy (adjective) dull, boring, or very proper, ανιαρός
Example
He’s quick stuffy – much too boring for a teenager!
talk through your hat (idiom) to be talking about a subject as if you know a lot about it when in fact you know very little, λέω βλακείες
Example
I proved that George was talking through his hat by checking on the internet to find out if what he said is true - and it isn't.
thrilled (adjective) very excited, happy, and pleased, ενθουσιασμένος
Example
We were so thrilled to hear about the baby.
Word Family
thrill, thrilling
tie (noun) a long, thin piece of cloth that a man wears around his neck with a shirt, γραβάτα
Example
He wears a tie to work.
trainer (noun) (plural) a soft sports shoe, αθλητικό παπούτσι
Example
Yesterday I bought a new pair of trainers.
trend (noun) a general course, direction, or tendency, τάση
Example
One bad trend is that many young people do not vote.
Synonym
course, inclination, tendency
Word Family
trendy
trendy (adjective) relating to the latest style or mode, μοντέρνος
Example
She has some trendy new glasses.
Synonym
chic, fashionable, in, modern, stylish, up-to-date
Antonym
conservative, unfashionable
unreal (adjective) not real; lacking actuality or substance; illusory, φανταστικός
Example
Many people go into marriage with unreal expectations.
Synonym
airy, deceptive, imaginary
Antonym
real
Word Family
unrealistic
vain (adjective) too interested in your own appearance and thinking you are very attractive, μάταιος
Example
She is very vain about her hair.
Synonym
conceited, proud
Antonym
modest
Word Family
vanity
waist (noun) the part around the middle of your body where you wear a belt, μέση (σώματος)
Example
The skirt was too big around the waist.
wear your heart on your sleeve (phrase) display your emotions openly, δείχνω τα συναισθήματά μου
Example
She's a shy person. She's never been one to wear her heart on her sleeve.
wedding (noun) a ceremony of marriage, γαμήλια τελετή
Example
My sister's wedding will take place in a church.
Synonym
marriage
wild (adjective) crazy; out of control, άγριος
Example
He went wild when I told him what his son had done.
Synonym
crazy, frantic, hysterical
Antonym
calm, cool
woolen (adjective) of or made of wool, μάλλινος
Example
We packed woolen jackets and hats for our winter trip.