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appendix (noun) a section at the end of a book or magazine article that gives more information, παράρτημα
Example
See Appendix 2.6 for more information on the subject.
baldric (noun) a belt, often decorated, that is worn over the shoulder and diagonally across the body to carry a sword or bugle, θηκάρι
Example
The sword hangs high on the right side on a leather baldric.
be/go on at sb (phrase) to complain to someone again and again about their behaviour or to ask them to do something, μουρμουρίζω, παραπονιέμαι
Example
She's been on at me to get my hair cut.
cape (noun) a long loose piece of clothing without sleeves that fastens around your neck and hangs from your shoulders, κάπα
Example
Zorro always wears a cape, a hat and a mask.
certain (adjective) specific; Fixed, συγκεκριμένος
Example
The club admits a certain number of people every year.
Synonym
specific
Antonym
indefinite, uncertain
Word Family
certainty
chlamys (noun) a short cape, fashioned from a single rectangle of fabric fastened with a pin at one shoulder and worn by men in ancient Greece, χλαμύδα
Example
Chlamys was the most common cloak worn by young Greek men between the seventh and first centuries B.C.
civil servant (noun) someone employed in the civil service, δημόσιος υπάλληλος
Example
All the participants in the survey were employed as civil servants, with income levels ranging from high to low.
cloak (noun) a long, loose, outer garment without sleeves, μανδύας
Example
She arrived at the opera wearing a green velvet cloak.
columnist (noun) someone who writes articles, especially about a particular subject, that appear regularly in a newspaper or magazine, αρθρογράφος
Example
A gossip columnist is someone who writes a gossip column in a newspaper or magazine, especially a gossip magazine.
Word Family
column
compete (verb) to try to win or get something that others are also trying to get, ανταγωνίζομαι
Example
The two friends competed for the starring role in the play.
Word Family
competition, competitor
concern (verb) to have to do with; be about; affect, αφορώ
Example
This matter does not concern you.
Synonym
affect, involve, touch
cover (verb) to put something over something else, καλύπτω
Example
He covered his face with his hands.
Synonym
camouflage
Antonym
expose, uncover
Word Family
coverage, covered 
curly (adjective) having curls or likely to curl, κατσαρός
Example
Sam has curly hair.
Antonym
straight
disadvantage (noun) something that makes a situation more difficult, μειονέκτημα
Example
One disadvantage of this car is its small size.
Synonym
drawback, handicap
Antonym
benefit, advantage
equivalent (noun) something that is the same or equal, αντίστοιχος
Example
One dollar is the equivalent of one hundred pence.
Synonym
counterpart, equal, match
fancy (adjective) splendid; grander than the average, φανταχτερός
Example
She wore a fancy gown to the ball.
Synonym
lush, luxurious
Antonym
plain, simple
fix (verb) to repair something that is broken or not working properly, επιδιορθώνω
Example
Ellis was able to quickly find and fix the problem with the car.
Synonym
mend
following (adjective) occurring next or after, επόμενος
Example
I got a letter from Marla and wrote back to her the following day.
Synonym
next
Antonym
previous
get rid of (phrase) to throw away something unwanted, ξεφορτώνομαι
Example
You have to get rid of these old newspapers.
heel (noun) the part of a shoe that supports the back part of a human foot, τακούνι
Example
She usually wears black boots with high heels.
imaginary (adjective) existing only in the mind, φανταστικός
Example
My mother told me that the monster under my bed is imaginary.
Synonym
make-believe, mythical
Antonym
actual, concrete, real
Word Family
imagine, imagination
leggings (noun) tight trousers that are made of soft material that stretches and are worn mainly by women, κολάν
Example
Leggings are very popular this year.
Middle Ages (noun) the period of European history between Ancient Times and the Renaissance, from A.D. 500 to A.D. 1500, Μεσαίωνας
Example
The great castles of Europe were built during the Middle Ages.
plait (verb) to join three or more pieces of hair by putting them over each other in a special pattern, πλέκω σε κοτσίδα
Example
She plaited her hair hurriedly.
ponytail (noun) a hair style in which all the hair is drawn up and tied at the back so that the ends hang free, αλογοουρά
Example
She looks cute with her hair in a ponytail.
rank (noun) a position in an organization showing the importance of the person having it, θέση
Example
He has just been promoted to the rank of captain.
Synonym
position
rate (verb) to think that someone or something has a particular quality, value, or standard, κατατάσσω
Example
The company seems to rate him very highly.
scared (adjective) frightened of something, or nervous about something, φοβισμένος
Example
Robert is scared of heights.
soldier (noun) a person who serves in the army and who is not an officer, στρατιώτης
Example
The soldiers guarded the entrance to the base.
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
demanding, severe, stern, stiff
Antonym
soft
Word Family
strictly, strictness
tights (noun) a piece of women’s clothing made of very thin material that covers the legs and bottom, καλσόν
Example
This store has a great variety of trendy tights for the autumn and winter.
tunic (noun) a short coat with a stiff high collar, worn as part of a uniform by soldiers or the like, χιτώνιο
Example
In the Middle Ages, a knight wore a cloth or leather tunic covered with iron rings or scales, and an iron cap with a nose guard.
uniform (noun) a special suit of clothing worn by all members of a particular group, στολή
Example
All the kids in that school wear a uniform.
Synonym
costume
Word Family
uniformity
unlikely (adjective) not probable; doubtful, απίθανος
Example
It's unlikely that they'll arrive on time, considering the snow.
Synonym
doubtful, improbable
Antonym
certain, likely, possible, probable, sure
Word Family
unlikeliness
upset (verb) to bother or to make uncomfortable, αναστατώνω
Example
Their complaints upset her.
Synonym
agitate, dismay, disturb
Word Family
upsetting