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Ορισμός
abroad (adverb) in or to another country, στο εξωτερικό
Example
We love travelling abroad with our parents.
Synonym
overseas
accessory (noun) an item added on to something else to make it prettier, more complete, or more useful, αξεσουάρ
Example
I borrowed her purse and earrings because I needed some accessories that matched my outfit.
according to (preposition) as stated by, σύμφωνα με
Example
She's the best player on the team, according to the coach.
account (noun) a story or report, περιγραφή
Example
The newspaper's account of the robbery was accurate.
Synonym
description
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 
act (verb) to do something, especially in order to solve a problem, ενεργώ
Example
We have to act now to stop the pollution of the planet.
Word Family
action
add (verb) to put something with something else, προσθέτω
Example
The soup tasted better after I added salt and pepper to it.
Antonym
deduct, remove, subtract
Word Family
addition, additive
admire (verb) to have a high opinion of; respect, θαυμάζω
Example
I admire my dad because he works hard, but he also takes time to be with us kids.
Synonym
appreciate, respect
Word Family
admiration, admirer
admission (noun) the act, process, or result of allowing to enter, είσοδος
Example
Admission to the exhibition will be by invitation only.
Synonym
entrance, entry
adopt (verb) To take into one's family through legal means and raise as one's own child, υιοθετώ
Example
My mom and dad adopted a little girl from China, so now I have a sister.
Word Family
adoption, adopted
adult (noun) a person who is fully grown and mature, ενήλικας
Example
When I am an adult, I will be able to decide for myself.
Synonym
grown-up
Antonym
child, juvenile
Word Family
adulthood
advantage (noun) something good about a situation that helps you, πλεονέκτημα
Example
The advantage of living in the city is that there are so many things to see and do.
Synonym
benefit
Antonym
disadvantage, drawback
Word Family
advantageous
adventure (noun) an unusual, exciting and possibly dangerous activity such as a journey or experience, περιπέτεια
Example
They had many adventures as they travelled down the Amazon.
Synonym
enterprise, venture
Word Family
adventurous
advertisement (noun) a picture, short film, song, etc which tries to persuade people to buy a product or service, διαφήμιση
Example
They have a funny advertisement in the magazine for this new cereal.
Synonym
ad, commercial
Word Family
advertise
advice (noun) an idea or opinion offered as help in making a choice or a decision, συμβουλή
Example
My father gave me good advice about how to make friends.
Word Family
advise
affect (verb) to cause a change in, επηρεάζω
Example
High temperatures affect old people.
Synonym
influence
African (adjective) having to do with Africa, or its people or languages, Αφρικανικός
Example
The African continent is home to many different ethnic and racial groups.
agency (noun) a business which represents one group of people when dealing with another group, πρακτορείο
Example
There is a large job agency that supplies workers for several companies in the area.
Synonym
company
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
agree (verb) to have the same opinion or feel the same way, συμφωνώ
Example
I agree with my friend about most things.
Synonym
see eye to eye
Antonym
conflict, disagree
Word Family
agreeing, agreement 
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
ahead (adverb) in front, μπροστά
Example
Turn left at the traffic lights, and you'll see the hospital straight ahead.
Synonym
forward
Antonym
backward
aim (noun) the purpose of doing something, and what you hope to achieve, στόχο
Example
The aim of this course is to improve your writing skills.
Synonym
goal, objective, purpose, intention
Word Family
aimless
airfield (noun) a place where small or military aircraft can take off and land, μικρό αεροδρόμιο
Example
There is an airfield near Tatoi.
Synonym
airport
align (verb) to place or arrange in a straight line, ευθυγραμμίζω
Example
Align the ruler and the middle of the paper and then cut it straight.
Synonym
line up
Word Family
alignment
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
aluminium (noun) a strong, light, silver metal that does not easily rust. Aluminum is a chemical element, αλουμίνιο
Example
Aluminium cans can be used for recycling.
amaze (verb) to surprise very much, συναρπάζω
Example
The large size of the fish amazed everyone.
Synonym
astonish
Word Family
amazement, amazing, amazingly
amazing (adjective) causing great surprise or wonder, καταπληκτικός
Example
We saw some amazing fish that looked like plants at the aquarium.
Synonym
astonishing
Word Family
amazement
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.
amount (noun) measure; quantity, ποσότητα
Example
This amount of snow isn't enough for skiing.
ancient (adjective) belonging to a time long ago in history, especially thousands of years ago, αρχαίος
Example
The Colloseum is a famous ancient building.
Synonym
antique, old
Antonym
brand-new, new
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.
anxious (adjective) feeling worried, nervous, or afraid about something uncertain, ανήσυχος
Example
She was anxious as she waited to see the doctor.
Synonym
nervous, worried
Antonym
calm, light- hearted
Word Family
anxiously, anxiety
anywhere (adverb) in or to any place, οπουδήποτε, πουθενά
Example
I couldn’t find a restaurant anywhere.
apathetic (adjective) having or displaying little or no emotion, concern, or interest; indifferent, απαθής
Example
The prisoners cried out for help, but the apathetic guards continued to play their game.
Synonym
indifferent, unconcerned, unmoved
Antonym
eager, emotional, enthusiastic, zealous
Word Family
apathetically
appeal (verb) to attract or interest someone, ελκύω
Example
Playing basketball appeals to many boys.
Synonym
draw, engage, interest
Word Family
appealing
appear (verb) to start to be seen, εμφανίζομαι
Example
Suddenly, a bright light appeared in the sky.
Antonym
disappear, vanish
Word Family
appearance
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.
appliance (noun) a device used for a particular purpose, συσκευή
Example
This store sells both large and small kitchen appliances.
appoint (verb) to officially choose someone for a job, διορίζω
Example
Ioanna was appointed as company director last year.
Synonym
assign, name, nominate
Antonym
remove
appropriate (adjective) right for the purpose, κατάλληλος
Example
Jeans and a T-shirt are not appropriate for a formal wedding.
Synonym
right, suitable
Antonym
improper, inappropriate, unsuitable
Word Family
appropriately
archaeologist (noun) someone who studies the buildings, graves, tools and other objects of people who lived in the past, αρχαιολόγος
Example
Archaeologists examine ancient sites and objects to learn about the past.
Word Family
archaeological, archaeology
archaeology (noun) the study of past human life, αρχαιολογία
Example
The purpose of archaeology is to learn more about past societies and the development of the human race.
Word Family
archaeologist, archaeological
area (noun) a place or region, περιοχή
Example
It will rain in all the areas of the country.
Synonym
territory
arrange (verb) to make plans for; prepare, κανονίζω
Example
They arranged a surprise party for their friend
Synonym
organize, plan
Word Family
arrangement
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
arrow (noun) a long stick with a sharp point at one end that is shot from a bow (= curved piece of wood), βέλος
Example
He couldn't walk because he was injured by an arrow in the leg.
art (noun) the making of objects, images, music, etc. that are beautiful or that express feelings, τέχνη
Example
Can television and pop music really be considered art?
Word Family
artist,
article (noun) a piece of writing on a particular subject that appears in a newspaper, magazine, or book, άρθρο
Example
The local newspaper had an article about the missing jewels.
Synonym
essay
artifact (noun) any object made by human beings, παλιό χειροποίητο αντικείμενο
Example
The museum had an exhibit of ancient Mexican artifacts.
Word Family
artifactual
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
artwork (noun) the pieces of art, such as drawings and photographs, that are used in books, newspapers and magazines, εικονογράφηση
Example
All the artwork in the book has been done by the author.
aspect (noun) a part or element, στοιχείο
Example
As homework we only have to write about one aspect of travel, that of space travel.
assistant (noun) someone who helps customers in a shop, εμποροϋπάλληλος
Example
The assistant helped me choose my dress for my graduation party.
association (noun) the connection of one idea, feeling, or emotion with another, συνειρμός
Example
This school has some happy associations for me.
Synonym
connection, identification, relationship
at once (phrase) without any delay, άμεσα
Example
We must leave at once.
Synonym
now, immediately
atomic (adjective) having to do with atoms or energy made from atoms, ατομικός
Example
Atomic energy is efficient but expensive.
attitude (noun) a way of feeling or thinking about something or someone, νοοτροπία
Example
I like people with a positive attitude towards life.
Synonym
disposition, outlook, viewpoint
Word Family
attitudinal 
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
attractive (adjective) interesting or useful, ελκυστικός
Example
The car was very expensive so it wasn't such an attractive offer.
Synonym
agreeable, appealing
Antonym
unattractive, ugly
Word Family
attractiveness
aunt (noun) the sister of someone's father or mother, or the wife of someone's uncle, θεία
Example
I have an aunt in Australia.
average (noun) a usual amount or kind; something that is not outside the ordinary, στο μέσο όρο
Example
The temperature this winter was average for our area.
Synonym
mean, normal
aware (adjective) knowing that something exists, or having knowledge of a particular thing (usually followed by "of"), γνώστης
Example
I am aware of the problems facing our planet.
Synonym
conscious
Antonym
ignorant, unaware, unconscious
Word Family
awareness
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
awful (adjective) very unpleasant, απαίσιος
Example
There was an awful storm last night.
Synonym
horrible, terrible
Antonym
wonderful
Word Family
awfully
axe (noun) a tool with a sharp piece of metal at one end, used for cutting trees or wood, τσεκούρι
Example
Get an axe to cut some wood for the fire.