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absolutely (adv) totally; completely, εντελώς
Example
She was absolutely exhausted by the end of the day.
Synonym
completely, totally
absorb (verb) to take in liquid through the surface, απορροφώ
Example
These towels don't absorb water well.
Word Family
absorption, absorbent
accelerate (verb) to make something go faster, επιταχύνω
Example
The driver accelerated the car.
Antonym
slow
Word Family
accelarator
acceleration (noun) increasing speed, επιτάχυνση
Example
This motorcycle has faster acceleration than that one.
acceptable (adjective) good enough for someone to accept, αποδεκτός
Example
I made some mistakes, but the teacher said my work was acceptable.
Synonym
satisfactory, worthy
Antonym
unacceptable,unsatisfactory
account (noun) the amount of money you have in a bank, λογαριασμός
Example
How much money is in your bank account?
active (adjective) always doing something; busy; full of energy, ενεργός/δραστήριος
Example
My grandfather is very active even though he is old.
Synonym
busy, energetic
Word Family
actively
additional (adjective) more; added, πρόσθετος
Example
I will need additional furniture for the living room.
Synonym
extra,
Word Family
additionally 
adrift (adjective) moving or floating without being steered; drifting, περιφερόμενος
Example
After the storm the boat was adrift at sea for days.
advance (verb) to come or move forward, προχωρώ
Example
The car advanced ten feet.
Synonym
come, go
affirmative (adjective) saying yes; affirming, καταφατικός
Example
It was a cold day, so when he asked if I needed a ride, I gave an affirmative answer.
Synonym
assertive
Antonym
negative
Word Family
affirmatively 
afford (verb) to have enough money for; be able to pay for, αντέχω οικονομικά
Example
I can’t afford a new car.
Word Family
affordable 
aggressive (adjective) mean and unfriendly; ready to argue or start fights, επιθετικός
Example
He has a hard time getting along with others because of his aggressive nature.
Synonym
belligerent, offensive, tough
Antonym
mild, peaceful
Word Family
aggressively, aggression 
agriculture (noun) farming, raising crops, γεωργία
Example
Agriculture is a source of income for Greece.
Word Family
agricultural, agriculturally 
airy (adjective) having a light, delicate look, ευάερος
Example
The thin curtains were made from an airy material.
Synonym
light, sheer
alert (adjective) quick to notice and act, σε εγρήγορση
Example
The alert driver saw the child in the road and quickly stopped the car.
Synonym
quick
Word Family
alertness 
alternative (noun) one of two or more choices, εναλλακτικός
Example
Our two alternatives are walking or taking a taxi.
Word Family
alternatively 
ambitious (adjective) having a strong desire to reach a goal or have success in general, φιλόδοξος
Example
Carlos is an ambitious young man who plans to become a doctor.
Synonym
competitive
Word Family
ambition
amount (noun) measure; quantity, ποσότητα
Example
He put a small amount of butter on his bread.
Synonym
portion, quantity
amusement park (noun) an outdoor place with games, rides, and other forms of entertainment, λούνα πάρκ
Example
The ride that I like most in an amusement park is the Ferris Wheel.
annual (adjective) happening once every year, ετήσιος
Example
The state fair is an annual event.
Word Family
annually 
anorexia (noun) a psychological disorder marked by the inability to eat; anorexia nervosa, ανορεξία
Example
She is on a constant diet and I'm afraid she is now actually suffering from anorexia.
Word Family
anorexic 
appeal (verb) to seem interesting or attractive to someone, ελκύω
Example
Chocolate appeals to many people.
Word Family
appealing
appliance (noun) a piece of equipment that people use to help them do work at home, συσκευή
Example
All household appliances are now on sale.
arrange (verb) to put in an order, τακτοποιώ
Example
Joe arranged his books by author.
Synonym
classify, organize, set up
ash (noun) the soft grey powder that remains after something burns, στάχτη
Example
The ash from her cigarette fell onto the floor.
associate (verb) to join with other people as friends or partners, συνδέομαι
Example
At age ten, some girls don't want to associate with boys.
Synonym
relate, connect
Antonym
dissociate
Word Family
association
assumption (noun) something that is taken for granted, υπόθεση
Example
If you ask someone whether she is allowed to watch TV during dinner, you have made an assumption that there is a TV in her house.
attitude (noun) a way of feeling or thinking about something, στάση/άποψη
Example
When her attitude toward school improved, her grades got better.
Synonym
view
attraction (noun) a movie, concert, or other event that many people want to see, θέαμα
Example
The newspaper listed the attractions coming to the theatre.
audition (noun) a performance that tests the ability of an actor, musician, or dancer, ακρόαση
Example
The actor had an audition for a part in the play.
average (adjective) usual or typical; ordinary, μέσος όρος / τυπικός
Example
The average person in this country does not exercise enough.
Synonym
normal
aware (adjective) knowing or being conscious, που έχει την αντίληψη
Example
I wasn't even aware that he was ill.
Word Family
awareness