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take turns (phrase) to do one after the other, in order, κάνω κάτι εναλλάξ με άλλους
Example
We'll take turns on the bicycle.
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.
task (noun) a piece of work to be done; duty, έργο
Example
He gives me a different task to complete every day.
Synonym
assignment, job, work
taste (noun) the particular things you like, such as styles of music, clothes, decoration, etc, γούστο
Example
I don't like his taste in music.
Synonym
preference
Word Family
tasteful
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,
technique (noun) the particular method or way of doing or performing something, τεχνική
Example
There is a new technique for fighting pollution.
Synonym
method, mode, way
Word Family
technical
teeth (noun) plural form of tooth, δόντια
Example
I always brush my teeth in the morning.
temporary (adjective) existing or happening for only a short time, προσωρινός
Example
I only found a temporary job for three months.
Synonym
passing
Antonym
continuous, lasting, permanent
Word Family
temporarily
term (noun) a part of the school year; semester, τρίμηνο
Example
We will receive our grades at the end of the term.
Synonym
session
terrible (adjective) very unpleasant or serious or of low quality, τρομερός
Example
Sophie's making a terrible mistake.
Synonym
awful, nasty
Antonym
delightful, excellent
Word Family
terribly 
text (noun) the written words in a book, magazine, etc., not the pictures, κείμενο
Example
You can skip the questions at the end of each chapter and read only the text.
theme (noun) the main subject or topic, θέμα
Example
The theme of his talk was world peace.
Synonym
subject, topic
Word Family
thematic
thick (adjective) not thin, παχύς, πυκνός
Example
We placed a thick book on the chair so that Sarah could reach her dinner plate.
Synonym
fat
Antonym
thin
Word Family
thickness
thousand (noun) the number 1,000, χίλια
Example
A picture is worth a thousand words.
thread (noun) a long thin string of cotton, silk etc used to sew or weave cloth, κλωστή
Example
I'm looking for a needle and thread to repair a hole in my jeans.
threat (noun) a statement that harm or punishment will follow, απειλή
Example
Our neighbour uses threats to frighten us away from his property.
Word Family
threatening 
threaten (verb) to tell someone that you will do something bad to them if they do not do what you want, απειλώ
Example
He threatened to call the police if I didn't give him his money back.
Word Family
threat, threatening 
thrilled (adjective) very excited, happy, and pleased, ενθουσιασμένος
Example
We were so thrilled to hear about the baby.
Word Family
thrill, thrilling
throat (noun) the front of the neck, or the space inside the neck down which food and air can go, λαιμός
Example
A fish bone got stuck in my throat.
throughout (preposition) during the whole of a period of time, καθ’όλη τη διάρκεια
Example
My brother slept throughout the performance.
Synonym
through
throw away (verb) to get rid of as worthless or unnecessary, ξεφορτώνομαι
Example
I should throw away that torn shirt.
tidy (adjective) neat and in order, τακτοποιημένος
Example
It's hard for some people to keep their desk tidy.
Synonym
orderly
Antonym
disorderly, messy, sloppy
Word Family
tidily, tidiness
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.
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.
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.
tone (noun) a quality in the voice which expresses the speaker's feelings or thoughts; the character of a sound, τόνος ήχου
Example
The tone of this old violin is warm and rich.
tool (noun) a piece of equipment that you use with your hands in order to help you do something, εργαλείο
Example
The gardener could not work because he did not have his tools with him.
toothpaste (noun) a paste used to clean the teeth, οδοντόκρεμα
Example
I always buy the same toothpaste.
top (adjective) located in the highest place or position, κορυφαίος
Example
She's one of the top executives in the fashion industry.
Synonym
highest, uppermost
Antonym
bottom
topic (noun) a subject of discussion or conversation, θέμα
Example
The teacher assigned each group a topic to discuss.
Synonym
issue, subject, theme
tough (adjective) hard to break; strong; lasting a long time, ανθεκτικός
Example
Children's shoes have to be tough.
Synonym
durable, solid, sturdy
Antonym
delicate, fragile
Word Family
toughly, toughness 
towards (preposition) moving or facing in the direction of, προς
Example
We walked towards the main street.
Tower Bridge (noun) Tower Bridge is a bridge in London, England, over the River Thames, η γέφυρα του Πύργου (του Λονδίνου)
Example
Tower Bridge is close to the Tower of London, which gives it its name
Tower of London (noun) a historic castle on the north bank of the River Thames in central London, Πύργος του Λονδίνου
Example
Her Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress is more commonly known as the Tower of London.
town council (noun) the local government of a town, δημοτικό συμβούλιο
Example
She has been a member of the town council for many years.
toy (noun) any object that can be used in play, especially by children, παιχνίδι
Example
Please put away your toys.
Synonym
plaything
tracksuit (noun) loose, comfortable clothes, usually trousers and a top, especially worn for exercising, φόρμα γυμναστικής
Example
These tracksuits come in a variety of designs and colours.
Trafalgar Square (noun) a tourist attraction square in central London, England, πλατεία Τραφάλγκαρ
Example
At the centre of Trafalgar Square is Nelson's Column, which is guarded by four lion statues at its base.
traffic cones (noun) cone-shaped markers that are placed on roads or footpaths to temporarily redirect traffic in a safe manner, κώνοι τροχαίας
Example
After the car accident, the policemen put traffic cones on the road to redirect traffic.
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
trainer (noun) (plural) a soft sports shoe, αθλητικό παπούτσι
Example
Yesterday I bought a new pair of trainers.
transfer (verb) the act of moving something from one person or place to another, μεταφορά
Example
The transfer of the star player to another team disappointed the fans.
Synonym
shift, transport
Word Family
transferable
translate (verb) to change written or spoken words from one language to another, μεταφράζω
Example
The book has now been translated from Spanish into English.
Word Family
translator, translation
transport (noun) a vehicle or system of vehicles, such as buses, trains, aircraft, etc for getting from one place to another, συγκοινωνία
Example
Travelling on public transport is cheaper and faster in big cities.
Synonym
transportation
Word Family
transportable, transporter 
transportation (noun) when people or goods are moved from one place to another, μεταφορά
Example
Many companies encourage their employees to use alternative means of transportation.
Synonym
transport
tread water (phrase) (literal meaning) to stay in one place in water by moving your legs and arms up and down, κρατώ το κεφάλι έξω από το νερό
Example
The invention of the new bike gives a new meaning to treading water.
treasure (noun) money or valuable items that have been collected or stored up, θησαυρός
Example
The king has treasures worth millions of dollars.
Synonym
fortune
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
triangular (adjective) of a flat shape with three sides, τριγωνικός
Example
The play was performed on a triangular stage.
Word Family
triangle
tribe (noun) a group of people, families, or villages that share the same language, social customs, and ancestors, φυλή
Example
He belongs to a tribe of Amazonian Indians.
Synonym
race, family
Word Family
tribal
tribesman (noun) a man who is a member of a tribe, μέλος φυλής
Example
Anthropologists continue to explore the development and the characteristics of tribesmen.
trip (noun) a journey in which you go somewhere, usually for a short time, and come back again, ταξίδι
Example
I made two trips to the store today.
troubleshooting (noun) discovering why something does not work effectively and making suggestions about how to improve it, εντοπισμός προβλημάτων
Example
The instruction manual includes a section on troubleshooting to help you with any problems you might have with the camera.
trust (verb) to have confidence in, εμπιστεύομαι
Example
I trust your opinion.
Synonym
believe
Antonym
distrust, doubt
Word Family
trusted, trustful
try on (verb) to put on clothing to see if it fits, δοκιμάζω ρούχα
Example
She tried on four dresses before making a choice.
Tsar (noun) the title of male Russian rulers before 1917 (another spelling of czar), Τσάρος
Example
The title Tsar is derived from the Latin word for emperor, Caesar.
tube (noun) a long thin container made of soft metal or plastic, which is closed at one end and has a small hole at the other, usually with a cover, and which is used for storing thick liquids, σωληνάριο
Example
A tube of toothpaste usually lasts me a long time.
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.
turn (noun) the time when you can or must do something, usually before or after someone else, σειρά
Example
It is your turn to do the dishes.
twice (adverb) two times; in two instances, δυό φορές
Example
I called her twice, but she didn’t pick up her phone.
Synonym
double
twist (verb) to turn in order to face another direction, περιστρέφομαι
Example
The road twists and turns for many kilometres.
typical (adjective) having all the qualities you expect a particular person, object, place, etc to have, χαρακτηριστικός
Example
A typical baby walks at about one year old.
Synonym
classic, representative
Antonym
abnormal
Word Family
typically 
tyre (noun) a thick rubber ring, often filled with air, which is fitted around the outer edge of the wheel of a vehicle, λάστιχο (αυτοκινήτου)
Example
I've got a flat tyre.