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cable (noun) a thick, strong rope made of steel, σύρμα
Example
Some bridges hang from heavy cables.
Synonym
line, rope
cane (noun) a stick made of metal or wood that helps someone walk, ραβδί
Example
She had to walk with a cane after she broke her hip.
carousel (noun) a merry-go-round, αλογάκια του λούνα πάρκ
Example
The carousel is my son's favourite ride.
carriage (noun) a vehicle with no engine for carrying people, άμαξα
Example
Before cars were invented, many people traveled in carriages pulled by horses.
carve (verb) to form or write by cutting, σμιλεύω
Example
She carves horses out of wood.
Word Family
carver,
case (noun) an instance or example of something, περίπτωση
Example
There are four cases of the flu in our department.
Synonym
instance
cellar (noun) a room that is built under the ground, κελάρι
Example
People use cellars for storing things, especially bottles and barrels of wine.
centrifugal (adjective) forced or moving outward from a centre point or axis, φυγόκεντρος
Example
The centrifugal force threw him off his bicycle when taking that turning.
century (noun) one hundred years, αιώνας
Example
The United States became a country only a few centuries ago.
challenge (noun) an interesting or difficult problem, πρόκληση
Example
English spelling is a challenge for anyone.
Synonym
problem
Word Family
challenger, challenging
chance (noun) opportunity; possibility, ευκαιρία
Example
I would like the chance to travel someday.
Synonym
opportunity
chandelier (noun) a decorative light which hangs from the ceiling and has several parts like branches for holding bulbs, πολυέλαιος
Example
There's a beautiful chandelier hanging from the dome of the church.
chapter (noun) one of the main parts of a book, κεφάλαιο
Example
The last chapter of this novel is the most exciting.
Synonym
section
charge (verb) to ask for a certain amount of money as the price of something, χρεώνω
Example
That restaurant charges a dollar for a cup of coffee.
chariot (noun) a vehicle with two wheels used in ancient times, άρμα
Example
A chariot was pulled by horses and it was used in wars, races, and other public events.
chase (verb) to follow with the purpose of catching; run after, κυνηγώ
Example
The police chased the person down the street.
Synonym
run after
cheerful (adjective) full of happy or good feelings, χαρούμενος
Example
My sister is always cheerful when she returns from school.
Synonym
sunny
Antonym
miserable, down, sad, unhappy
Word Family
cheerfully, cheerfulness 
chew (verb) to crush food into smaller pieces with the teeth so that it can be swallowed, μασάω
Example
Chew food before you swallow it.
chilly (adjective) cold, παγωμένος
Example
It is a chilly day for swimming.
Synonym
chill, cold, cool, raw
Antonym
warm
chimney (noun) a tall, hollow structure that carries smoke up through a building and to the outside, καμινάδα
Example
The chimney on my house is made of brick.
choice (noun) a decision that you make about something you want, επιλογή
Example
It was hard to make the right choice.
chunk (noun) a thick piece of any material, κομμάτι
Example
She gave him a chunk of cheese to snack on.
civilization (noun) the culture of a particular society that has reached an advanced level, πολιτισμός
Example
The civilization along the Nile River in Ancient Egypt is one of the world's oldest.
Synonym
culture
cloak (noun) a long, loose, outer garment without sleeves, μανδύας/μπέρτα
Example
Zorro and Superman are famous characters wearing long cloaks.
Synonym
cape
coal (noun) a hard black substance that is found in the earth, κάρβουνο
Example
People who mine coal have a dangerous job.
cohesive (adjective) sticking together; closely united; cohering, συνδετικός
Example
They have formed a cohesive team.
Word Family
cohesively
colleague (noun) the person you work with, συνάδελφος
Example
I met my mother's colleagues when she took me to her office.
Synonym
associate, co-worker
combustion (noun) the act or process of burning, καύση
Example
Most automobiles have an engine which creates energy by the combustion of gasoline.
commercial (adjective) having to do with trade or business, εμπορικός
Example
The commercial part of town has many stores.
Word Family
commercially
communication (noun) the exchange of messages, information, or ideas, επικοινωνία
Example
Reading and writing are important forms of communication.
Synonym
conversation,, interaction
Word Family
communication
community (noun) a group of people who live close together or who have the same interests, κοινότητα
Example
Education is important to the immigrant community.
comparative (noun) the form of an adjective that expresses the idea of comparison, συγκριτικός
Example
The words "better," "faster," and "more beautiful" are comparatives.
Word Family
comparatively 
competition (noun) the process of trying to win, διαγωνισμός
Example
Many businesses fail because of too much competition.
component (noun) a part of something, εξάρτημα/συστατικό
Example
One of the components of the engine is missing.
Synonym
element, part
concept (noun) a general idea or thought, αντίληψη/ιδέα
Example
My youngest child has difficulty learning new concepts.
Synonym
idea, thought
concern (verb) to have to do with something; be connected with something, αφορώ
Example
This matter is between your father and me. It does not concern you.
Synonym
affect
conclusion (noun) an ending or result, συμπέρασμα
Example
The conclusion of the book was a surprise.
Antonym
beginning
condition (noun) something that must happen before something else, συνθήκη
Example
Being a citizen is a condition for being able to vote.
Synonym
necessity
Word Family
conditional on/upon
confection (noun) a sweetened candy or fruit, γλύκισμα
Example
Frozen cocoa with sugar can be eaten as a confection.
Synonym
candy
confident (adjective) having trust or faith; sure that something will happen, σίγουρος
Example
We are confident that our team will win.
Synonym
certain, positive, sure
Word Family
confidently 
confirmation (noun) the act or process of confirming or proving, επιβεβαίωση
Example
The editor told the reporter that the story needed confirmation before it could be published.
consequence (noun) what follows; the result, συνέπεια
Example
Her stomach pain was a consequence of eating too much.
Synonym
conclusion, effect, result
consideration (noun) attention or thought given with care, θεώρηση/σκέψη
Example
A teacher should give some consideration to the problems of each student.
constitution (noun) the system of basic laws that govern a nation, σύνταγμα
Example
Members of the new government wrote a new constitution for the nation.
Synonym
law
Word Family
constitutional
contemporary (adjective) belonging to the present time; current; modern, σύγχρονος
Example
Many older people do not like contemporary music.
Synonym
modern
Antonym
old-fashioned, out of date
convert (verb) to change into a different form or state, μετατρέπω
Example
This sofa converts into a bed.
Word Family
conversion, convertible
coordinate (verb) to arrange to work well together, συντονίζω
Example
He tries to coordinate the colours of his jeans and shirts.
Synonym
match
Word Family
coordinator 
cosmetic (noun) what you put on your face or body to improve its appearance, καλλυντικό
Example
There are a lot of cosmetics that are claimed to make wrinkles disappear.
Word Family
cosmetically 
cough (verb) to push out air and other substances from the lungs, making a noise in the throat, βήχω
Example
People cough because of illness or when they breathe in something such as smoke or dust.
cozy (adjective) warm and snug in a comfortable way, οικείος/συμμαζεμένος
Example
I feel safe when I fall asleep in my cozy bed.
Synonym
comfortable, snug
Word Family
cosily, cozily, cosiness, coziness 
crater (noun) the round hole at the top of a volcano, or a hole similar to this, κρατήρας
Example
The mouth of a volcano is called a crater, and the moon has many craters on its surface.
creative (adjective) able to do something new or with imagination, δημιουργικός
Example
That creative inventor designed a new kind of wheelchair.
Synonym
innovative
Word Family
creatively, creativeness, creativity 
creativity (noun) the capability of producing original or imaginative work, δημιουργικότητα
Example
This artist is famous for his creativity; he has painted beautiful landscapes on the sides of many buildings.
Synonym
imagination, ingenuity, originality
creepy (adjective) strange or unnatural and making you feel frightened, ανατριχιαστικός
Example
Dracula is a creepy character; no wonder so many people are scared by his appearance.
crew (noun) a group of people who work together, πλήρωμα
Example
The road crew finished putting a new surface on the highway.
Synonym
staff, team
crop (noun) plants grown on a farm, σοδειά
Example
Corn is an important crop for this country.
Synonym
harvest
cucumber (noun) a long vegetable with hard green skin and white flesh, αγγούρι
Example
Greek salad is made up of tomato, cucumber, onion and olives, sprinkled with olive oil.
curiosity (noun) the desire to learn or know, περιέργεια
Example
He read his grandmother's journal with great curiosity.
custom (noun) a way of acting that is usual or accepted for a person or a social group, έθιμο
Example
Shaking hands when you meet someone is a common custom in Europe.
cyber- (pre) involving or relating to computers, especially the Internet, κυβερνο- (για φανταστικό περιβάλλον σπό τον κόσμο των υπολογιστών)
Example
A chat room is a place where people get together and talk in cyberspace.