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«Ψηφιακή Εκπαιδευτική Πλατφόρμα, Διαδραστικά Βιβλία και Αποθετήριο Μαθησιακών Αντικειμένων»,
του Ε.Π. «Εκπαίδευση και Δια Βίου Μάθηση»
του Υπουργείου Παιδείας και Θρησκευμάτων (ΥΠΑΙΘ),
το οποίο συγχρηματοδοτείται από την Ευρωπαϊκή Ένωση (Ευρωπαϊκό Κοινωνικό Ταμείο) και το Ελληνικό Δημόσιο
στo πλαίσιo του ΕΣΠΑ και υλοποιείται από το
Ινστιτούτο Τεχνολογίας Υπολογιστών & Εκδόσεων «Διόφαντος» (ΙΤΥΕ).
Γλωσσάριο (Εκτυπώσιμη Μορφή)
Ομάδα ανάπτυξης
Ελένη Αργυρίου, Εκπαιδευτικός Αγγλικής
Κατελής Βίγκλας, Εκπαιδευτικός Αγγλικής
Γεωργία Γύφτουλα, Εκπαιδευτικός Αγγλικής
Κατερίνα Μακρή, Ειδικός Ηλεκτρονικής Μάθησης
Σούζαν Μουτσουρούφη, Εκπαιδευτικός Αγγλικής
Αντιγόνη Μπρατσόλη, Εκπαιδευτικός Αγγλικής
Σοφία Μυσιρλάκη, Εκπαιδευτικός Πληροφορικής
Κατερίνα Νικολάκη, Εκπαιδευτικός Αγγλικής
Χρυσάνθη Σωτηρίου, Εκπαιδευτικός Αγγλικής
Μαίρη Φρέντζου, Εκπαιδευτικός Αγγλικής
Βασίλης Χαρτζουλάκης, Εκπαιδευτικός Αγγλικής
Ψηφιοποίηση: Ιωάννης Μπήτρος, Ηλεκτρολόγος Μηχανικός και Τεχνολογίας Υπολογιστών
Συντονίστρια: Βασιλική Μητσικοπούλου, Αναπλήρωτρια Καθηγήτρια ΕΚΠΑ
Έκδοση/Ημερομηνία 1.0 / Απρίλιος 2013
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Unit 1
Word Definition Example Synonym Antonym Derived forms
Introduction
affirmative (adj)
saying yes; affirming,
καταφατικός
It was a cold day, so when
he asked if I needed a ride, I
gave an affirmative answer.
assertive negative affirmatively
associate (v)
to join with other people
as friends or partners,
συνδέομαι
At age ten, some girls don't
want to associate
with boys.
relate,
connect
attitude (n)
a way of feeling or
thinking about
something, στάση/άποψη
When her attitude
toward school improved,
her grades got better.
view
binomial phrase
(phr)
A pair of words linked by
a conjunction (usually
and) or a preposition,
σύνθετη λέξη/φράση
"Loud and clear" is a
binomial phrase.
binomially
interrogative (adj)
asking a question,
ερωτηματικός/ή
Why don't you take a walk?
is an example of an
interrogative sentence.
interrogatively
negative (adj)
saying or meaning "no",
αρνητικός/ή
He gave a negative answer
to the question.
positive
negatively,
negativity
scan (v)
to read or look at
something for a short
time, σαρώνω/διαβάζω
γρήγορα
I scanned the newspaper
for the weather report.
survey scannable
Lesson 1
absolutely (adv)
totally; Completely,
εντελώς
She was absolutely
exhausted by the end of the
day.
completely
totally
afford (v)
to have enough money
for; be able to pay for,
αντέχω οικονομικά
I can’t afford a new car. affordable
breeze (n)
a light or gentle wind,
αύρα
A breeze feels nice on a hot
summer day.
breezeless
bustle (n)
energetic activity,
φασαρία
Many people would rather
avoid the bustle of a big
sale.
hustle,
rush
quiet,
stillness
bustling,
bustlingly
challenge (n)
an interesting or difficult
problem, πρόκληση
English spelling is a
challenge for anyone.
problem challenger
consideration (n)
attention or thought
given with care,
θεώρηση/σκέψη
A teacher should give some
consideration to the
problems of each student.
feature (n)
a part or quality of
something,
χαρακτηριστικό
The best feature of that
house is the large kitchen.
part,
quality
flood (n)
a sudden, strong flow of
water that covers land
and causes damage,
πλημμύρα
Our house was destroyed in
the flood.
furry (adj)
having a coat of fur,
χνουδωτό
A bear is a furry animal.
guard (n)
a person whose job is to
watch out for danger or
protect property,
φρουρός
There were guards around
the president’s house.
defender
Think Teen! Γ' Γυμνασίου
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Unit 1
hang out (phr)
(informal) to spend a lot
of time at a place with no
particular purpose,
περνάω ώρα
The kids hang out on the
street corner.
hustle (n)
fast or busy activity,
φασαρία
We felt lost in the hustle
and bustle of the market.
individually (adv)
one by one; one at a
time, ατομικά
The people stood in line to
greet the Queen
individually.
together
inhabitant (n)
someone who lives in a
place; resident, κάτοικος
The inhabitants of this
island have little contact
with the rest of the world.
intend (v)
to have a plan in your
mind to do something;
plan, σκοπεύω
I intend to leave early in the
morning.
Justify (v)
to show to be true or
right; prove, δικαιολογώ
The photograph justified his
claim that he had met the
president.
defend,
demonstrate
prove
justified
laze (v)
to pass time idly, to have
nothing to do,
τεμπελιάζω
Students like to laze away
the summer.
idle
majestic (adj)
beautiful, powerful or
causing great admiration
and respect, φανταστικό
The Taj Mahal is a majestic
building.
grand,
mighty,
noble,
splendid
modest majestically
order (n)
the way something is
organized or arranged in
space or time, σειρά
The names are listed in
alphabetical order.
position disorder
quality (n)
a feature that makes a
person or thing what it is,
ποιότητα
Maria has many good
qualities.
feature,
point
rush (v)
to act or go fast; hurry,
βιάζομαι
Don’t rush when you are
driving a car.
dash,
hurry,
race
sight (n)
something that a person
sees, θέα
We saw many beautiful
sights on our trip.
similarity (n)
a specific point or
instance of being similar,
ομοιότητα
There are some similarities
between lions and tigers.
difference
suitable (adj)
correct for the situation
or purpose; appropriate,
κατάλληλος
I want to buy them a
suitable gift for their new
house.
appropriate,
proper, right
suitably,
suitability,
suitableness
survey (n)
the collecting of
information on a
particular subject from a
small part of the public,
έρευνα
They took a survey
of women over forty for
their opinions of the new
law.
uniform (n)
a special suit of clothing
worn by all members of a
particular group, στολή
People who work in that
restaurant have to wear a
uniform.
waterfall (n)
a stream of water that
falls from a higher place;
cascade, καταρράκτης
The Niagara Falls is a
majestic waterfall.
fall, falls,
torrent
Lesson 2
bless (v)
to give something good
to someone, ευλογώ
She is blessed with musical
talent.
blessed,
blessing
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Unit 1
chilly (adj) cold, παγωμένος
It is a chilly day for
swimming.
chill, cold,
cool, raw
warm
confirmation (n)
the act or process of
confirming or proving,
επιβεβαίωση
The editor told the reporter
that the story needed
confirmation before it
could be published.
lecture (n)
a talk given in front of an
audience, διάλεξη
The professor gave a
lecture to his class.
talk
location (n)
place or position,
τοποθεσία
I marked the location of my
house on the map.
place,
position,
site, spot
sacred (adj)
having to do with
religion, ιερός
The choir sings sacred
music in church.
divine, holy
sacredly,
sacredness
shake (v)
to move with very quick,
small motions,
ταρακουνώ
She began to shake
because she was cold.
shiver
structure (n)
a thing that is made up of
different parts that are
connected in a particular
way, κατασκευή
That new hotel is an
interesting structure.
tasteless (adj)
having little or no taste or
3lavor, άγευστο
She cooks tasteless meals. flavourless
appetizing,
tasty
tastelessly,
tastelessness
verse (n)
a section of a song or
poem, στίχος
Most Greeks know only the
first verse of Solomos’
poem “Hymn to Liberty”.
wonder (n)
a thing or event that
causes admiration or
surprise, θαύμα
This huge, beautiful cave is
a natural wonder.
Lesson 3
sunburn (n)
a sore redness of the skin
caused by staying in the
sun too long, έγκαυμα
από τον ήλιο
I got sunburn because I fell
asleep on the beach.
suntan (n)
dark colour of the skin as
a result of being in the
sun, μαύρισμα
I got an excellent suntan
during my holidays.
suntanned
temple (n)
a building or place where
gods and goddesses are
worshiped, ναός
The temple of Haghia
Sophia is really majestic.
tradition (n)
the beliefs and ways of
doing things that are
passed down from
parents to children,
παράδοση
Many people celebrate
holidays by carrying out old
family traditions.
Self-Evaluation
behind the times
(phr)
old-fashioned,
παλιομοδίτικος
Sarah is a bit behind the
times. Her clothes are quite
old-fashioned.
for the time
being (phr)
just for now; for a short
time only, προς το παρόν
You can put that heavy box
on the table for the time
being.
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Unit 1
time and again
(phr)
very often, συχνά
Time and again I have had
to remind my son to study
before going out with his
friends.
repeatedly
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Unit 2
Introduction
chunk (n)
a thick piece of any
material, κομμάτι
She gave him a chunk of
cheese to snack on.
fight (v)
to battle or struggle
against someone or
something, μάχη
He is fighting the champion
tonight.
battle
gladiator (n)
in ancient Rome, a man
who fought another man,
usually until one of them
died, for public
entertainment,
μονομάχος
“Gladiator” is a historical,
epic film starring Russell
Crowe.
glory (n)
great honor, praise, or
fame, δόξα
The team earned glory after
winning the world
championship.
fame,
honour
infer (v)
to make a guess based on
facts and observations;
conclude, συμπεραίνω
I inferred from the books
on his shelf that he enjoyed
reading adventure stories.
conclude
Lesson 1
audition (n)
a performance that tests
the ability of an actor,
musician, or dancer,
ακρόαση
The actor had an audition
for a part in the play.
chance (n)
opportunity; possibility,
ευκαιρία
I would like the chance to
travel someday.
opportunity
community (n)
a group of people who
live close together or who
have the same interests,
κοινότητα
Education is important to
the immigrant community.
concept (n)
a general idea or thought,
αντίληψη/ιδέα
My youngest child has
difficulty learning new
concepts.
idea,
thought
daft (adj) silly or foolish, χαζός
Asking him for money was
a fairly daft thing to do.
insane,
mad,
silly
sensible
dare (v)
to try to get someone to
do something as a test of
courage, τολμώ
He dared me to jump into
the river.
challenge
determine (v) to decide or set, ορίζω
We determined the date
for our wedding.
decide, set,
settle
effort (n)
physical or mental
activity needed to
achieve something,
προσπάθεια
Let's make one more effort
to finish this work before
we go home.
attempt
exposure (n)
the condition of being
open to weather or to a
substance, έκθεση
The exposure of pale skin to
the sun can cause it to
burn.
fame (n)
being known by many
people, φήμη
He gained fame as an actor
after his last big movie.
glory
focus (v)
to direct your attention
to something, εστιάζω
She couldn't focus on her
work with all the noise.
concentrate
fortune (n)
a large amount of money
or wealth,
τύχη/περιουσία
She made her fortune
buying and selling land.
treasure,
wealth
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Unit 2
passion (n)
any strong feeling or
emotion, πάθος
The mayor spoke with
passion about poverty in
the city.
apathy
rehearse (v)
to practice for a show,
play, concert, or other
performance, προβάρω
Let's rehearse those dance
steps one more time.
practise
reject (v)
to refuse to accept,
approve, or believe,
απορρίπτω
She rejected the job offer. refuse accept
respectful (adj)
showing admiration for
someone or something;
being polite, σεβάσμιος
"We're so pleased to meet
you," he said in a respectful
tone of voice.
considerate
courteous,
polite,
thoughtful
disrespectful respectfully
stepfather (n)
your mother's new
husband, not your natural
father, πατριός
She loves her stepfather as
if he were her real dad.
stick (v)
to attach one thing to
another with something
sticky, κολλάω
I stuck the two pieces of
paper together with tape.
attach,
fasten, glue
support (v)
to help during a time of
trouble, στηρίζω
She supported me when I
was ill.
comfort
surgery (n)
an operation done by a
surgeon, εγχείρηση
He is going to have surgery
for the torn muscle in his
leg.
operation
unscramble (v)
to rearrange a scrambled
message so that it can be
understood, ξεδιαλύνω
They hired a detective to
unscramble the mystery.
Lesson 2
ambitious (adj)
having a strong desire to
reach a goal or have
success in general,
φιλόδοξος
Carlos is an ambitious
young man who plans to
become a doctor.
competitive ambition
competition (n)
the process of trying to
win, διαγωνισμός
Many businesses fail
because of too much
competition.
concern (v)
to have to do with
something; be connected
with something, αφορώ
This matter is between your
father and me. It does not
concern you.
affect
conclusion (n)
an ending or result,
συμπέρασμα
The conclusion of the book
was a surprise.
beginning
confident (adj)
having trust or faith; sure
that something will
happen, έμπιστος
We are confident that our
team will win.
certain,
positive,
sure
confidently
display (v) to show, επιδεικνύω
The store displayed cards
on a rack.
exhibit
furthermore (adv)
besides; in addition;
moreover, περαιτέρω,
επι πλέον
Smoking is an expensive
habit; furthermore, it's bad
for you.
besides,
moreover
guess (v)
to give an opinion
without enough
information to be certain,
μαντεύω
Can you guess how many
pennies are in this jar?
link (n)
anything that joins or
connects, σύνδεσμος
There is a stong link
between Greece and
Cyprus.
bond,
connection
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Unit 2
scenery (n)
the way the land looks in
a particular place, τοπίο
We enjoyed the scenery
around the lake.
view
sociable (adj)
comfortable and pleasant
in social situations,
κονωνικός
He is so sociable that he is
the first person everyone
calls when they have a
party.
friendly,
outgoing,
pleasant,
antisocial
tough (adj) hard to control, σκληρός
My son is afraid of those
tough kids in the
neighbourhood.
rough
upset (v)
to make less comfortable;
hurt, αναστατώνω
Their complaints upset her. trouble
Lesson 3
editor (n)
a person whose job is to
read and correct pieces of
writing, συντάκτης
The editor made few
changes to the author's
new book.
editorial (n)
an article in a newspaper,
or a statement on
television, that gives a
personal opinion, άρθρο
γνώμης
The newspaper printed an
editorial against the war.
panel (n)
a small group of people
chosen to publicly
discuss their opinions,
ομάδα
The dancers were judged
by a panel of experts.
perform (v)
to present for the
entertainment of an
audience, εκτελώ
He performed a song that
he wrote himself.
play performer
persuade (v)
to cause someone to do
something through
reasoning or arguing,
πείθω
His wife persuaded him to
look for a better job.
convince
produce (v)
to make something,
παράγω
Our company produces
parts for computers.
production (n)
making or producing,
παραγωγή
That factory began
production of automobiles
eighty years ago.
topic (n)
a subject of discussion,
conversation, or writing,
θέμα
The teacher gave the
students a choice of topics
to write about.
subject
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Unit 3
Introduction
additional (adj) more; added, πρόσθετος
I will need additional
furniture for the living
room.
extra,
more
additionally
law (n)
the set of rules that
people in a society must
follow, νόμος
The law is very
complicated. Lawyers must
study for many years.
constitution
spill (n)
the material that has
flowed or fallen from a
container, λεκές
Could you wipe up that
spill, please?
thrill (n)
something that makes
you suddenly excited or
happy, συγκίνηση,
ανατριχίλα
It was a thrill to meet the
president.
thrilling
Lesson 1
accelerate (v)
to make something go
faster, επιταχύνω
The driver accelerated the
car.
slow
advance (v)
to come or move
forward, προχωρώ
The car advanced ten feet. come, go
amount (n)
measure; quantity,
ποσότητα
He put a small amount of
butter on his bread.
portion,
quantity
aware (adj)
knowing or being
conscious, έχω την
αντίληψη
I wasn't even aware that he
was ill.
awareness
book (v)
to arrange for something
ahead of time so that it is
saved for you, κάνω
κράτηση
I booked a table at your
favourite restaurant.
reserve
brake (n)
a device used to slow or
stop the motion of a
vehicle or machine,
φρένο
You should have the brakes
on your car inspected every
year.
browse (v)
to examine things in a
slow and casual way,
ψάχνω σε σύνολο
πληροφοριών
I'm just browsing, not
shopping.
window
shopping
browser
bumper (n)
the heavy bar on the
front and back of a
vehicle, προφυλακτήρας
A bumper protects a
vehicle from damage.
cable (n)
a thick, strong rope made
of steel, σύρμα
Some bridges hang from
heavy cables.
line,
rope
carrousel (n)
a merry-go-round,
αλογάκια του λούνα πάρκ
The carousel is my son's
favourite ride.
centrifugal (adj)
forced or moving
outward from a center
point or axis,
φυγόκεντρος
The centrifugal force threw
him off his bicycle when
taking that turning.
desperate (adj)
having almost no way to
escape or solve,
απεγνωσμένος
The people in the burning
building were in a
desperate situation.
critical
desperately,
desperation
dizzy (adj)
having a feeling of
spinning around and
being about to fall,
ζαλισμένος
The ride at the amusement
park made him dizzy.
faint dizziness
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Unit 3
Ferris Wheel (n)
a ride at an amusement
park made of a very large
wheel with seats hanging
from the rim, τροχός του
λούνα πάρκ
The biggest Ferris Wheel
that I have seen is in
Austria.
fiction (n)
writing that tells a story
from an author's
imagination, μυθοπλασία
She enjoys reading about
facts, but I enjoy reading
fiction.
flow (v)
to move in a smooth,
steady stream, ρέω
The river flows to the sea. run flowing
force (n)
power, energy, or
physical strength, δύναμη
The force of the wind
knocked down the trees.
energy,
might,
power,
strength
height (n)
the distance from the
bottom to the top, ύψος
The height of that building
is one hundred feet.
altitude
in advance (adv) before or early, από πριν
It's a good thing to book
rooms in advance.
beforehand
increase (v)
to become larger or more
in number, αυξάνω
Her salary increased last
year.
grow
decrease,
shrink
increasingly
inertia (n)
lack of interest, not
wanting to do anything,
αδράνεια
Due to the summer heat
and empoyee inertia, not
much progress was made
on the building.
interact (v)
to respond to one
another in a social
situation, αλληλεπιδρώ
It is interesing to observe
how young children
interact together.
relate interactive
kinetic (adj) motion, κινητικός
Windmills are used to
harness the kinetic energy
of the wind.
motive kinetically
knuckle (n)
a joint of a finger,
άρθρωση δακτύλων
The ring will not fit over his
knuckle.
loop (n)
the rounded shape made
when a piece of string or
rope curves back and
crosses itself, θηλειά
The end of the rope was
tied into a loop.
motion (n)
the act of moving or
changing places, κίνηση
The motion of the boat
made me seasick.
motionless
potential (n)
a certain skill that may be
developed, δυναμικό
He has the potential to be a
great dancer.
aptitude,
capacity
ride (v)
to be carried by a vehicle
or animal, βόλτα με
όχημα ή ζώο
We rode on donkeys as no
cars were allowed on the
island.
drive,
go
roller coaster (n)
an amusement park ride
in which a train of open
cars rides up and down a
winding track, τρενάκι
του λούνα πάρκ
The roller coaster in this
park is so exciting that
there is always a long
queue for the ride.
spin (v) to turn fast, γυρίζω
When you turn the fan on,
the blades start to spin.
roll
state (n)
the condition of a person
or thing, κατάσταση
The old house was in a bad
state after the terrible
storm.
condition
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swing (v)
to move or cause to move
backward and forward
around a point,
αιωρούμαι
He swung the door open.
tend (v)
to be likely to feel or act
in a certain way, τείνω
He tends to be shy. incline tendency
tendency (n)
likely to feel or act in a
certain way, τάση
Babies have a tendency to
cry when they're hungry.
inclination
tip (v)
to move to a leaning
position, γέρνω
She tipped the bowl to get
the last drops of soup.
unbalanced (adj)
not firm but likely to fall
or change position
suddenly, μη
ισορροπημένος
He's been eating an
unbalanced diet.
balanced
unique (adj)
being the only one of its
type, μοναδικός
Everyone's fingerprints are
unique.
uniqueness
version (n)
a particular form of
something, εκδοχή
We saw the film version of
the story after we read the
book.
vertical (adj)
straight up and down;
upright, κάθετος
His shirt has vertical stripes. upright horizontal vertically
virtual (adj)
not being true or real, but
seeming to be, or having
the same result as if true
or real, εικονικός
The world in computer
games is a virtual world,
(Virtual reality).
actual,
real
Lesson 2
amusement park
(n)
an outdoor place with
games, rides, and other
forms of entertainment,
λούνα πάρκ
The ride that I like most in
an amusement park is the
big wheel.
Bravery (n)
the quality of not feeling
fear; courage, ανδρεία
Firefighters often show
great bravery.
courage,
daring
coordinate (v)
to arrange to work well
together, συντονίζω
He tries to coordinate the
colours of his jeans and
shirts.
match coordinator
discount (n)
a reduction in the usual
price, έκπτωση
Tina got a discount on the
dress because there was a
mark on it.
Frighten (v)
to cause fear in someone;
to make someone afraid,
τρομοκρατώ
The fierce dog frightened
the children.
scare
frightening,
frighteningly
honest (adj)
sincere; felt to be true,
τίμιος
He gave me an honest
answer to my question.
right dishonest
hunt (v)
to find and kill animals for
food or sport, κυνηγώ
Uncle Dan likes to hunt
deer.
hunter,
hunting
Pad (n)
a block of soft material
used for protection or
comfort, μαξιλαράκι
Football players wear
shoulder pads.
Scared stiff (phr)
extremely scared,
τρομοκρατημένος
I was scared stiff when I
saw the shark so close to
me.
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tag (n)
a piece of paper, metal,
or plastic on which there
is information, fixed onto
something larger,
ταμπέλα
All clothes in the shop have
a price tag.
label
responsible (adj)
expected to take care of
particular things or to
perform certain duties,
υπεύθυνος
Don’t blame me. I am
not responsible for taking
care of the dog.
irresponsible responsibly
sketch (n)
a drawing or painting that
was done in a hurry or
without detail,
σκίτσο/πρόχειρο σχέδιο
The artist made a sketch of
the same bull several times
to prepare for his greatest
painting.
draft,
drawing
Self – Evaluation
acceleration (n)
increasing speed,
επιτάχυνση
This motorcycle has faster
acceleration than that one.
active (adj)
always doing something;
busy; full of energy,
ενεργός/δραστήριος
My grandfather is very
active even though he is
old.
busy,
energetic
actively
equal (adj)
having the same value,
measure, or amount as
something else, ίσος
The two sisters are of equal
height.
same different
fancy (adj)
grander or more special
than average,
εντυπωσιακός
Come as you are to the
party; there’s no need to
wear anything fancy.
plain
informal (adj)
not formal in appearance
or language,
άτυπος/καθημερινός
The company allows
employees to wear
informal clothing to the
office on Fridays.
casual formal informally
mass (n)
a body of matter that has
no form, μάζα
He took a mass of clay and
made it into a pot.
record (n)
a written account,
εγγραφή
A record of our tax
payments is kept at city
hall.
account,
journal,
log,
statement
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Unit 4
Lesson 1
alert (adj)
quick to notice and act,
σε εγρήγορση
The alert driver saw the
child in the road and
quickly stopped the car.
quick alertness
attraction (n)
a movie, concert, or other
event that many people
want to see, θέαμα
The newspaper listed the
attractions coming to the
theatre.
bar chart (n)
a graph that shows
rectangles with lengths
that correspond to
numbers as a visual way
of comparing the
numbers, πίνακας με
στήλες
This bar chart shows which
computer games are the
most popular with
teenagers.
choice (n)
a decision that you make
about something you
want, επιλογή
It was hard to make the
right choice.
cohesive (adj)
sticking together; closely
united; cohering,
συνδετικός
They have formed a
cohesive team.
communication
(n)
the exchange of
messages, information, or
ideas, επικοινωνία
Reading and writing are
important forms of
communication.
conversation
expression
cyber- (pref)
involving or relating to
computers, especially the
Internet, κυβερνο- (για
φανταστικό περιβάλλον
σπό τον κόσμο των
υπολογιστών)
A chat room is a place
where people get together
and talk in cyberspace.
gadget (n)
a small tool or device
with a clever design or
unusual use, συσκευή
This gadget cuts vegetables
into fancy shapes.
device
goods (n)
things to buy and sell,
προϊόντα
Factories produce goods,
and stores sell them.
merchandise
identify (v)
to find out who someone
is or what something is,
αναγνωρίζω
She identified him as the
criminal.
journalist (n)
a person whose work is
journalism,
δημοσιογράφος
He would like to work as a
journalist on a newspaper
or a TV channel.
reporter
legend (n)
the words written next to
a picture or map that
explain what it is about,
λεζάντα
I like reading the photo
legends in this magazine.
key
mention (v)
to speak about something
in a few words, αναφέρω
Sam mentioned that he was
going away for the
weekend.
note, refer
to
network (n)
a system of people or
things that are
connected, δίκτυο
He has a network of friends
whom he has known since
he was young.
system
pastime (n)
an activity that makes the
time pass in a pleasant
way, χόμπυ
Drawing is my favourite
pastime.
hobby
rapid (adj)
very quick or fast,
γρήγορος
The police made a rapid
response to the emergency.
fast, quick slow rapidly
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section (n)
a part that is different or
apart from the whole,
τμήμα
I like living in this section of
the city.
district,
part,
spam (n)
unwanted email, usually
advertisements,
ανεπιθύμητη
αλληλογραφία
When I checked my e-mail,
I saw that it was mostly
spam.
Lesson 2
account (n)
the amount of money you
have in a bank,
λογαριασμός
How much money is in
your bank account?
behaviour (n)
the typical actions of a
person, animal, thing, or
group, συμπεριφορά
Crying a lot is normal
behaviour for babies.
conduct
boil (v)
to heat a liquid until it
starts to turn into a gas,
βράζω
You should boil the water
before you pour it over the
tea leaves.
chapter (n)
one of the main parts of a
book, κεφάλαιο
The last chapter of this
novel is the most exciting.
colleague (n)
the person you work
with, συνάδελφος
I met my mother's
colleagues when she took
me to her office.
associate,
co-worker
domain (n)
an area of knowledge,
interest, or activity, πεδίο
World geography is my
domain, but I do know
something about history.
area
duration (n)
the length of time that
something lasts, διάρκεια
He planned a stay of two
months' duration.
time
establish (v)
to start a company or
organization that will
continue for a long time,
εγκαθιδρύω
He established a new
business last year.
begin,
create,
start
habit (n)
a regular action or
activity, συνήθεια
He is in the habit of
washing the dishes right
after dinner.
incoming (adj)
about to arrive or having
just arrived, εισερχόμενος
What are the main issues
for the incoming president?
outgoing
leaflet (n)
a piece of paper which
gives you information or
advertises something,
φυλλάδιο
There are two girls handing
out leaflets for the new
language school.
outgoing (adj)
leaving a place,
εξερχόμενος
The outgoing flights were
delayed by the storm.
departing
pie chart (n)
a circle which is divided
from its centre into
several parts to show
how a total amount is
divided up, είδος
στρογγυλού γραφήματος
(σαν πίτα)
This pie chart clearly shows
how many people can
afford an expensive car.
relevant (adj)
related to what is being
discussed or is presently
important, σχετικός
His comment about cooking
was not relevant to our
discussion about sports.
applicable,
pertinent,
to the
point
irrelevant relevance
wizard (n)
(informal) a person who
has amazing skill at
something, μάγος
My brother is a wizard at
fixing cars.
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Lesson 3
figure (n)
a number or other
symbol in writing that is
not a letter of the
alphabet, Some examples
of figures are "3" and
"&," αριθμός
The salary he gets every
month is a 5- figure
number.
illustrate (v)
to show the meaning of
something using
examples or pictures,
παραδειγματίζω,
εικονογραφώ
He illustrated the children's
book with pictures of
dinosaurs.
illustration
source (n)
the start or cause of
something, πηγή
Having too little money was
the source of his problem.
cause,
origin
useful (adj)
having a practical use or
purpose, χρήσιμος
A dictionary is a useful
book.
convenient,
handy
useless
usefully,
usefulness
Self - Evaluation
provide (v)
to give what is needed;
supply, παρέχω
The company provides the
workers with uniforms and
necessary tools.
give
result (v)
to happen because of
something, απορρέω,
προκύπτω, επακολουθώ
The accident resulted when
the driver fell asleep while
driving.
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Introduction
derive (v)
to come from a particular
source; originate (usually
followed by "from"),
προέρχομαι
The English word "virtue"
derives from Latin.
originate
intellectual (adj)
being very intelligent,
νοητικός/διανοούμενος
Working in a supermarket is
not a very intellectually
stimulating job.
intelligent stupid intellect
myth (n)
a story, person, or thing
that has been made up
and is not real, μύθος
Her story about seeing an
alien spacecraft is a myth.
fiction
spiritual (adj)
having to do with church
or religion, πνευματικός
He writes spiritual music. religious spirituality
value (n)
the worth or importance
of something, αξία
The value of that car is
estimated at around five
thousand dollars.
worth
Lesson 1
adrift (adj)
moving or floating
without being steered;
drifting, περιφερόμενος
After the storm the boat
was adrift at sea for days.
chariot (n)
a vehicle with two wheels
used in ancient times,
άρμα
A chariot was pulled by
horses and it was used in
wars, races, and other
public events.
chase (v)
to follow with the
purpose of catching; run
after, κυνηγώ
The police chased the
person down the street.
run after
civilization (n)
the culture of a particular
society that has reached
an advanced level,
πολιτισμός
The civilization along the
Nile River in Ancient Egypt
is one of the world's oldest.
culture
condition (n)
something that must
happen before something
else, συνθήκη
Being a citizen is a
condition for being able to
vote.
necessity
consequence (n)
what follows; the result,
συνέπεια
Her stomach pain was a
consequence of eating too
much.
conclusion,
effect,
result
egotist (n)
a self-centered person;
egoist, εγωιστής
You can see he is an egotist
by the way he stresses the
word "I".
egocentric,
egoist
evil (adj)
having very bad character
or behavior, κακός
The evil leader killed
thousands of his people.
good
fortune (n)
a person's luck, or the
results of experiences
during a person's life,
πεπρωμένο
I had my fortune told by an
old gypsy.
fate
goat (n)
a mammal with rough
hair and horns, κατσίκα
People keep goats for their
milk and meat.
greedy (adj)
having a very strong
desire for more money or
things, άπληστος
Midas was a king so greedy
that he wished that
everything he touched
would turn to gold.
greediness
hammer (n)
a tool with a heavy metal
head on a handle, σφυρί
A hammer is used to hit
things such as nails.
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heaven (n)
a place that some people
believe exists, where
God or gods live, and
where people go after
they die, παράδεισος
He is such a good person
that heaven's gates will be
open for him when he dies.
lightning (n)
natural electricity
produced in clouds and
appearing as a bright
flash of light in the sky,
αστραπή
Lightning usually occurs
during summer
thunderstorms.
maiden (n)
a young woman or girl
who is not married,
ανύπαντρη κόρη
Maiden girls were made
priestesses in ancient
temples.
mortal (adj)
not living forever; having
to die some day, θνητός
All beings are mortal. immortal mortality
oracle (n)
in ancient Greece, a
female priest who gave
people wise but often
mysterious advice from a
god, μάντισσα
The oracle of Delphi is the
most famous one in ancient
Greece.
ordinary (adj)
usual or normal,
κοινότυπος
His ordinary way of doing
things is to be slow and
careful.
normal,
regular,
usual
odd,
peculiar,
special,
strange
temper (n)
a tendency to become
angry fast, θυμός, νεύρα
Try to control your temper.
thunder (n)
the loud noise you
sometimes hear during a
violent rain storm,
βροντή
My children are afraid of
thunder and lightning.
thunderstorm (n)
a storm with thunder,
lightning, rain, and wind,
καταιγίδα με αστραπές
We ran for shelter during
the thunderstorm.
unite (v)
to bring together for a
common purpose, ενώνω
The president united the
people.
divide
weakness (n)
a personal problem;
defect, αδυναμία
Spending too much money
was his biggest weakness.
flaw,
shortcoming
Lesson 2
charge (v)
to ask for a certain
amount of money as the
price of something,
χρεώνω
That restaurant charges a
dollar for a cup of coffee.
constitution (n)
the system of basic laws
that govern a nation,
σύνταγμα
Members of the new
government wrote a new
constitution for the nation.
law
dock (n)
a raised, flat surface that
is built out into the water,
αποβάθρα
The boats are tied up at the
dock.
Drain (n)
a pipe, through which
water flows, αποχέτευση
The drain in the kitchen
sink is blocked.
pipe, tube
encourage (v)
to give hope or courage
to someone; give
confidence or support,
ενθαρρύνω
His parents encouraged him
to play sports.
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Football pools (n)
a bet on football games
results, προ-πο
He won a lot of money on
the football pools.
Headmaster (n)
the head of an
elementary or secondary
school, διευθυντής
σχολείου
The headmaster asked all
students to be on time for
lessons.
Install (v)
to put into position and
make ready for use,
εγκαθιστώ
She had a new refrigerator
installed in the kitchen.
Invisible (adj)
not able to be seen,
αόρατος
Air is invisible. visible
leisure (n)
freedom from work; free
time, ελεύθερος χρόνος
She does not have much
leisure since she started her
new job.
work
mature (adj) grown in full, ώριμος
A mature oak tree is very
tall.
adult young
mayor (n)
the head of government
in a village, town, or city,
δήμαρχος
After the elections, we will
have a new mayor in the
city.
prefecture (n)
the office, authority,
territory, or official
residence of a prefect,
νομός
Greece has 52 prefectures
and Attica is the most
populated one.
Prime minister (n)
the chief minister and
head of a government in
parliament,
πρωθυπουργός
The Prime Minister is the
head of the cabinet and he
is the leader of the country.
rumour (n)
a piece of information or
a story passed from one
person to another
without any proof that it
is true, φήμη
It is only a rumour that the
store is closing.
hearsay,
talk
severe (adj)
very hard, difficult, or
strong,
αυστηρός/σκληρός
The prison had severe
rules.
harsh,
strict
gentle severely
solution (n)
an answer to a problem
or a way to fix it, λύση
The city is looking for
solutions to the problem of
crime.
answer
spread (v)
to make known to many
people, εξαπλώνω
Please spread the news
about the meeting.
valuable (adj)
considered to have great
worth or importance,
πολύτιμος
She is a valuable friend. useless
Lesson 3
destination (n)
the place to which a
person is going,
προορισμός
After a five-hour flight, the
tourists reached their
destination.
gaze (v) to look steadily, ατενίζω He gazed into my eyes. stare
merely (adv)
only as indicated; simply,
απλά
He is merely an employee
and not the manager.
just, purely
midway (adj)
halfway between; in the
middle, στη μέση
The two boats met at the
midway point of the river.
middle
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recreation (n)
the things that people do
to relax or have fun when
they are not working,
αναψυχἠ
Taking a yoga class is her
favorite form of recreation.
amusement
play, playing
recreational,
recreationally
resort (n)
a place where people go
to relax and have fun
while on vacation,
θέρετρο
My family went to a
tropical resort this winter.
sanctuary (n)
a holy or sacred place,
ιερό, ναό
The service will take place
in the church sanctuary.
shrine
Self - Evaluation
bonnet (n)
a type of hat that covers
the ears and is tied under
the chin, worn by babies
or, especially in the past,
by women, σκουφάκι
She wears a bonnet on
special occasions.
deed (n) an act or action, πράξη
I try to do at least one good
deed daily.
action,
lift (v)
to move something
upward; raise, σηκώνω
The heavy suitcase was
hard to lift off the floor.
pick up,
raise
lower
mast (n)
a long upright pole that
rises from the bottom of
a sailboat to support the
sails and lines,
ιστός/κατάρτι
The masts of old ships were
made of heavy tree trunks.
pole (n)
a long, round post or stick
made of metal, wood, or
some other material,
κοντάρι
The flag flew from the top
of the pole.
rod
predict (v)
to say ahead of time that
something will happen,
προβλέπω
The general predicted an
easy victory.
expect
riddle (n)
any question, problem,
person, or thing that is
difficult to figure out,
γρίφος
How our dog found us
hundreds of miles from
home is a riddle.
mystery,
puzzle
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Lesson 1
annual (adj)
happening once every
year, ετήσιος
The state fair is an annual
event.
annually
bonfire (n)
a large fire built outside
for celebration or
warmth, μεγάλη φωτιά
υπάιθρου
Last summer, bonfires
destroyed most of the
forests on this island.
broom (n)
a long handle with a
brush on one end,
σκούπα
People use brooms for
sweeping dirt away from
floors.
carve (v)
to form or write by
cutting, σμιλεύω
She carves horses out of
wood.
cloak (n)
a long, loose, outer
garment without sleeves,
μανδύας/μπέρτα
Zorro and Superman are
famous characters wearing
long cloaks.
cape
creepy (adj)
strange or unnatural and
making you feel
frightened,
ανατριχιαστικός
Dracula is a creepy
character; no wonder so
many people are scared by
his appearance.
custom (n)
a way of acting that is
usual or accepted for a
person or a social group,
έθιμο
Shaking hands when you
meet someone is a
common custom in Europe.
donate (v)
to give in order to help a
charity or other group,
δωρίζω
We donated cans of food to
a charity for the homeless.
contribute donator
engage (v)
to involve yourself in
something; to take part
in, εμπλέκομαι
You should engage yourself
in a worthwhile cause.
participate
generation (n)
the entire group of
people who were born
around the same time,
γενεά
People of my
grandmother's generation
did not have television.
howl (v)
to make a long, loud, sad
sound like a wolf or dog,
ουρλιάζω
The wolf howled at the
moon.
cry, wail
parade (n)
groups of people moving
down a public street
together to celebrate
something, παρέλαση
We love to hear the music
and watch the marching
bands in the parade.
pretend (v)
to behave as if something
is true when you know
that it is not,
προσποιούμαι
My son pretended to be
sick to stay home from
school.
pumpkin (n)
a large, round, orange
fruit that has a thick pulp
inside that can be eaten,
κολοκύθα
In the USA they make
lanterns out of big pumkins
for Halloween.
spirit (n)
a being that is not real
and not of this world,
πνεύμα
He believes that evil spirits
live in that cave.
soul
spooky (adj)
eerie and mysterious;
weirdly disturbing,
στοιχειωμένος
Children listen to spooky
stories at Halloween.
treat (n)
anything considered as a
source of pleasure,
κέρασμα
Chocolate is his favourite
treat.
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treat (v)
to act toward someone or
something in a particular
way, μεταχειρίζομαι
The management treats the
employees fairly.
undesirable (adj)
not wanted or liked;
unattractive,
unfavourable,
ανεπιθύμητος
This drug might have
undesirable side effects.
disagreeable
unattractive
agreeable,
desirable,
positive
undesirably
witch (n)
a woman who is believed
to have magic powers,
μάγισσα
Witches are more often
thought to do evil things
than good things.
Lesson 2
carriage (n)
a vehicle with no engine
for carrying people,
άμαξα
Before cars were invented,
many people traveled in
carriages pulled by horses.
cellar (n)
a room that is built under
the ground, κελάρι
People use cellars for
storing things, especially
bottles and barrels of wine.
effigy (n)
a model that represents a
hated person which is
hung or burnt in a public
place, ομοίωμα
An effigy of Guy Fawkes is
burnt every November 5th
all around the UK.
error (n)
a mistake in thought or
action; something that is
wrong, λάθος
I corrected the errors on
my math test.
mistake
factual (adj)
containing facts; true,
πραγματικός
It turned out that the story
was not factual.
true fact
ginger (n)
the root of a tropical
plant, used as a spice to
flavor food, τζίτζερ,
πεπερόριζα
Ginger is often used in
Asian cooking.
gunpowder (n)
a black powder that
explodes when touched
by fire, μπαρούτι
Gunpowder is used in firing
guns.
oatmeal (n)
a dried food made from
oats, αλεύρι βρώμης
People cook oatmeal with
water and eat it for
breakfast,.
order (v)
to tell someone to do
something in an
authoritative way; give a
command to someone,
δίνω εντολή
The police ordered
everyone to leave the area.
demand,
tell
parliament (n)
make the laws for a
country, κοινοβούλιο
The Greek parliament
consists of 300 members.
congress
plot (n)
a secret plan that has an
illegal or dangerous
purpose, δολοπλοκία
The robbers formed a plot
to steal the painting.
procession (n)
a line or group of people
or vehicles moving
forward in a formal,
orderly way, πομπή
The wedding procession
made its way down the
aisle.
parade,
train
raw (adj) not cooked, ωμό
She likes to eat raw
vegetables.
rent (v)
to pay money to use
something, νοικιάζω
We rent our apartment. We
don't own it.
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spill (v)
to cause to flow or fall
from a container, χύνω
She spilled the coffee all
over her dress.
sticky (adj)
able to attach to
something when
touched, κολλώδης
Glue, honey, and paste are
sticky.
adhesive
straw (n)
dried stems of certain
grain plants, άχυρο
Straw is used to feed
animals and to make things
such as baskets.
torture (n)
the intentional causing of
great physical or
emotional pain to a
person, βασανιστήριο
Some governments use
torture as a means to find
out the secrets of their
enemies.
treacle (n)
molasses, or a light-
colored blend of
molasses, sugar, and corn
syrup, μελάσα
She licked the sticky treacle
off the spoon.
wheat (n)
the grain from which we
make bread, σιτάρι
Wheat is used in making
flour for bread and other
foods.
Lesson 3
bauble (n)
a showy ornament of
little value, στολίδι
(μικρής αξίας)
The children loved the
glittery baubles that their
grandmother brought out
at Christmas time.
commercial (adj)
having to do with trade or
business, εμπορικός
The commercial part of
town has many stores.
exhorbitant (adj)
exceeding the bounds of
what is reasonable, fair,
or proper; immoderate,
υπέρογκος
The lawyer charged an
exorbitant fee for his
services.
excessive reasonable
fabulous (adj)
amazing, almost
impossible to believe,
υπέροχος
He told us about the
fabulous birds he had seen
in South America.
incredible
multi-racial (adj)
including, involving, or
representing several
racial groups,
πολυφυλετικός
This is a multi-racial school.
tinsel (n)
strips or sheets of foil or
other shiny material used
as a decoration,
γυαλιστερές
κλωστές/ταινίες
The Christmas tree looks
really beautiful with the
balls and tinsel.
Self - Evaluation
barrel (n)
a large round container
with a flat top and
bottom that is used to
keep liquids, βαρέλι
They store wine in barrels.
bench (n)
a long seat, often made
of wood and without a
back, παγκάκι
Let's sit on this bench and
look at the lake.
dowry (n)
an amount of money or
property which a
woman's parents give to
the man she marries,
προίκα
The bride's father offered a
house and thousand dollars
as a dowry.
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lantern (n)
a kind of lamp that is
made of a material
through which a light can
shine and be protected,
φαναράκι
He uses a kerosene lantern
when he is camping.
light
ribbon (n)
a narrow strip or band of
material used as
decoration for hair or
gifts, κορδέλα
I wrapped the gift in pretty
paper and tied a yellow
ribbon around the outside.
royalist (n)
one who supports a
monarchical form of
government, βασιλικός
He has always been a
royalist; so he believes that
only a king can save the
country.
tar (n)
a dark, heavy, sticky
substance made from
wood, coal, or peat,
πίσσα
Tar is used to cover roads
and protect roofs.
pitch
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Introduction
doubt (n)
a feeling of not being
certain or sure,
αμφιβολία
He has doubts about his
ability to succeed.
belief,
confidence,
trust
shade (n)
the dark area caused
when light is blocked,
σκιά
She sat in the shade of the
tree.
shade (n)
a colour slightly different
from the one under
consideration, απόχρωση
I don't really like this shade
of red for a shirt. I am more
into this reddish-brown
shirt.
Lesson 1
acceptable (adj)
good enough for
someone to accept,
αποδεκτός
I made some mistakes, but
the teacher said my work
was acceptable.
satisfactory,
worthy
airy (adj)
having a light, delicate
look, ευάερος
The thin curtains were
made from an airy material.
light,
sheer
arrange (v)
to put in an order,
τακτοποιώ
Joe arranged his books by
author.
classify,
make,
organize,
set up
balance (n)
stability produced when
weight is evenly
distributed ισορροπία
The dancer kept her
balance while standing on
her toes.
behold (v) to see or observe, βλέπω
" Behold" is not a high
frequency word in English.
observe,
see
beholder
bound (adj)
held by ties, or feeling as
if tied, δεμένος
Because of the snowstorm,
we were bound to the
house.
confined,
tied
century (n)
one hundred years,
αιώνας
The United States became a
country only a few
centuries ago.
cheerful (adj)
full of happy or good
feelings, χαρούμενος
My sister is always cheerful
when she returns from
school.
sunny
down, sad,
unhappy
cheerfully,
cheerfulness
comparative (n)
the form of an adjective
that expresses the idea of
comparison, συγκριτικός
The words "better,"
"faster," and "more
beautiful" are
comparatives.
comparatively
cozy (adj)
warm and snug in a
comfortable way,
οικείος/συμμαζεμένος
I feel safe when I fall asleep
in my cozy bed.
comfortable,
snug
cosily, cozily,
cosiness,
coziness
creative (adj)
able to do something new
or with imagination,
δημιουργικός
That creative inventor
designed a new kind of
wheelchair.
creatively,
creativeness
depression (n)
a sad feeling that can last
a long time and cannot
always be explained,
κατάθλιψη
She is taking medicine for
depression.
elegant (adj)
fine or rich in quality,
κομψός
They stayed in an elegant
hotel.
gaudy,
shabby,
tasteless,
vulgar
elegance
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expectation (n)
a belief or hope
concerning what is
possible in the future,
προσδοκία
That teacher has high
expectations for her
students.
exploit (v)
to make full use of and
gain from,
εκμεταλλεύομαι
A country should exploit its
resources with care.
take
advantage
of
exploitation
growth (n)
the process of becoming
bigger, older or mature,
αύξηση
That town had a large
growth in population during
the 1990s.
production decrease
homely (adj)
not fancy or special;
simple,
σπιτικός/συνηθισμένος
The hotel had a a nice
homely atmosphere.
homeliness
hue (n)
a degree of lightness or
darkness of a colour;
shade, απόχρωση, χροιά
I want paint of a slightly
darker hue.
shade, tint,
tone
impression (n)
a strong feeling or idea
that comes from
experience, εντύπωση
My impression of my
teacher got better as the
year went on.
opinion
inspiration (n)
an action, thought,
person, or other
influence that inspires,
έμπνευση
Your poems have been a
great inspiration for me to
start writing.
motive,
stimulus
lash (n) an eyelash, βλεφαρίδα
She has such long eyelashes
that they have asked her to
pose as a model.
leap (v)
to jump into the air either
straight up or across a
distance, πηδάω
The frog leaped from the
rock into the water.
hop, jump,
spring
mood (n)
a person's general feeling
of emotion at a certain
time, διάθεση
Too much work has put him
in a bad mood.
state,
temper
optimism (n)
the belief that everything
will turn out well,
αισιοδοξία
He was always surprised at
her optimism considering
all the misfortune that she
had experienced in her life.
hope
despair,
pessimism
ornate (adj)
having a lot of
decoration; fancy,
περίτεχνος
She wore an ornate dress
covered with lace and
pearls.
fancy austere
piety (n)
devotion to God,
θεοσέβεια, ευλάβια
They were aware of their
daughter's piety, and yet it
surprised them when she
announced that she would
become a nun.
impiety
rainbow (n)
a curved arch of light of
many colours across the
sky, ουράνιο τόξο
The rainbow over the sea
showed that there was
clear weather ahead.
recent (adj)
happening in the very
near past, πρόσφατος
Unemployment has risen in
recent years.
distant recently
spectrum (n)
a band of colours that is
formed when light is
passed through a prism,
φάσμα
The six colours of a
spectrum are red, orange,
yellow, green, blue, and
purple.
surround (v)
to form a circle around
something, περιβάλλω
The police surrounded the
house.
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tune (v)
to adopt or adjust,
especially in order to
bring into harmony,
εναρμονίζομαι
He tuned his guitar.
variety (n)
a number of different
things in a group or class,
ποικιλία
Variety is the spice of life' is
an English saying.
selection
warmth (n)
the quality of being
warm; heat, ζεστασιά,
θαλπωρή
The cat loves the warmth of
the fire.
heat
Lesson 2
aggressive (adj)
mean and unfriendly;
ready to argue or start
fights, επιθετικός
He has a hard time getting
along with others because
of his aggressive nature.
belligerent,
offensive,
tough
mild,
peaceful
aggressively,
aggression
brick (n)
a very hard block of clay,
τούβλο
People use bricks to make
walls.
distinctive (adj)
to set apart or mark as
distinct or unusual,
διακριτικός
The actor, John Wayne, had
a distinctive way of walking.
special common distinction
dye (n)
a substance that is used
to give colour to cloth,
hair, or other materials,
βαφή
They are using a special
kind of red dye that looks
bright under the sea.
colour
fair (adj)
giving equal treatment,
δίκαιος
They divided the money in
a way that was fair.
just,
right
unfair fairness
feminine (adj)
having to do with a
woman or girl; of the
female sex, θηλυκός
"Jane" is a feminine name,
and "John" is a masculine
name.
homesick (adj)
longing for one's home,
νοσταλγός
Sometimes children who go
away to camp feel
homesick.
homesickness
ignore (v)
to refuse to recognize or
notice, αγνοώ
She ignored me at the
dance.
neglect
recognize,
watch
isolation (n)
alone, especially when
this makes you feel
unhappy, απομόνωση
Jesus lived in isolation for
40 days before he started
teaching.
judge (v)
to form an opinion about
something, κρίνω
Don't judge a book by its
cover.
loyalty (n)
faithful, πίστη
The soldiers showed great
loyalty to their country
during the war.
allegiance,
faithfulness
proper (adj)
correct or right for a
certain purpose,
κατάλληλος
Shorts and a T-shirt are not
the proper clothing for a
job interview.
appropriate,
right,
suitable
pure (adj)
not mixed with anything
else; made of only one
substance, αγνός
She's wearing a blouse
made of pure silk.
simple purity
regulation (n)
a rule or law that controls
or directs people's
actions, κανονισμός
When you build a house,
you have to follow your
city's rules and regulations.
law,
rule
rub (v)
to push back and forward
across something using
pressure, τρίβω
I rubbed the spot on the
shirt with soap and water.
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submarine (n)
a sea vessel that can
travel under water,
υποβρύχιο
Have you heard the song
'Yellow submarine' by the
Beatles?
tense (adj)
feeling nervous and not
able to relax, τεταμένος
Elena is tense when she
gets home from work.
nervous
calm,
relaxed
verify (v)
to make sure of the truth
or correctness,
επαληθεύω
We verified his story by
talking to his father.
confirm,
prove
verifiable
Lesson 3
industry (n)
a number of companies
that make a particular
product, βιομηχανία
The automobile industry
employs thousands of
people.
instinct (n)
natural behaviour that is
not learned, ένστικτο
Instinct makes birds fly
south in winter.
scheme (n) a plan or plot, σχέδιο
The outlaw had a scheme
to escape from jail and take
revenge on the sheriff.
device,
intrigue,
plot
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Lesson 1
absorb (v)
to take in liquid through
the surface, απορροφώ
These towels don't absorb
water well.
alternative (n)
one of two or more
choices, εναλλακτικός
Our two alternatives are
walking or taking a taxi.
alternatively
appeal (v)
to seem interesting or
attractive to someone,
ελκύω
Chocolate appeals to many
people.
bean (n)
the seed of certain plants
that is eaten as a
vegetable,
κόκκος/φασόλι
Bean soup is my favourite
dish.
cane (n)
a stick made of metal or
wood that helps someone
walk, ραβδί
She had to walk with a cane
after she broke her hip.
chew (v)
to crush food into smaller
pieces with the teeth so
that it can be swallowed,
μασάω
Chew food before you
swallow it.
component (n)
a part of something,
εξάρτημα/συστατικό
One of the components of
the engine is missing.
element,
part
confection (n)
a sweetened candy or
fruit, γλύκισμα
Frozen cocoa with sugar
can be eaten as a
confection.
candy
contemporary
(adj)
belonging to the present
time; current; modern,
σύγχρονος
Many older people do not
like contemporary music.
modern
old-
fashioned,
out of date
cosmetic (n)
what you put on your
face or body to improve
its appearance,
καλλυντικό
There are a lot of cosmetics
that are claimed to make
wrinkles disappear.
cosmetically
cough (v)
to push out air and other
substances from the
lungs, making a noise in
the throat, βήχω
People cough because of
illness or when they
breathe in something such
as smoke or dust.
crop (n)
plants grown on a farm,
σοδειά
Corn is an important crop
for this country.
harvest
debate (v)
to discuss the different
sides of a subject or issue,
συζητώ, αντιπαρατίθεμαι
We debated whether it was
fair to make students take
swimming lessons.
argue,
contend
delicacy (n)
something delightful or
rare, especially food,
λιχουδιά
Truffles are a great delicacy
and one of the most
expensive foods in the
world.
deranged (adj)
mentally ill; insane,
σχιζοφρενής
On hearing the news, he
behaved like a deranged
person.
insane,
lunatic
rational
distill (v)
to make a liquid stronger
by heating it until it
changes to a gas and then
cooling it so that it
changes back into a
liquid, διυλίζω
When you distill water,
minerals are removed.
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external (adj)
of the outside or outer
part, εξωτερικός
This gel is for external use
only: it must not be
swallowed.
exterior,
outer
inner,
internal
externally
fascination (n)
the condition of having
one's attention aroused
and held, as by charm,
beauty, or extreme
interest, γοητεία
The cat watched the
dangling string with
fascination.
finely (adv)
in a delicate, refined, or
excellent way,
εξαιρετικά/με
λεπτομέρεια
This is a piece of finely
crafted porcelain.
folk (adj)
having to do with
traditional art forms,
λαϊκός
They enjoyed an evening of
folk music.
fuel (n)
anything such as wood or
gasoline that is burned as
a source of energy,
καύσιμο
A car cannot operate
without fuel.
grind (v)
to crush into very small
pieces or a powder,
αλέθω
He ground the coffee very
finely.
crush
hiccup (n)
a sudden uncontrolled
taking in of breath that is
also stopped very quickly,
λόξιγκας
The baby made a loud
hiccup and we all laughed.
juicy (adj)
having a great amount of
juice, χυμώδης
Watermelon is a juicy fruit. dry
juicily,
juiciness
millstone (n)
either of a pair of circular
stones that grind
something, especially
grain, in a mill,
μυλόπετρα
The miller would open a
sack of grain and pour it
into the millstones.
obtain (v) to get; gain, αποκτώ
He obtained his college
degree in just three years.
paddy (n)
a field planted with rice
growing in water,
οριζώνας
Huge rice paddies can be
found in China.
plantation (n)
a large farm, especially in
a hot part of the world,
on which a particular type
of crop is grown, φυτεία
There are large tobacco
plantations in central-
western Greece where
tobacco is produced.
raise (v)
to move to a higher
position, υψώνω
I raised my hand.
lift,
pick up
lower
release (v)
to let someone or
something go free; to
stop keeping prisoner,
ελευθερώνω
They released the prisoners
at the end of the war.
remain (v)
to continue in the same
way, παραμένω
He asked her a question,
but she remained quiet.
last,
persist
remedy (n)
something used to take
away pain or cure an
illness, γιατρικό
My grandmother had a
good remedy for earache.
cure
stem (n)
the main part of a plant
that supports the
branches, leaves, and
other parts, βλαστός
She likes to eat the broccoli
flowers but not the stems.
stalk
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whimsical (adj)
unusual and strange in a
way that might be funny
or annoying, εκκεντρικός
As she became older and
more isolated, she
developed many whimsical
traits.
fanciful,
quaint
whimsically
Lesson 2
average (adj)
usual or typical; ordinary,
μέσος όρος / τυπικός
The average person in this
country does not exercise
enough.
normal
beefeater (n)
a guard at the Tower of
London, or a yeoman in
the English royal guard,
φρουρός στον Πύργο του
Λονδίνου
The Beefeaters wear
colourful uniforms, similar
to those worn in the
Elizabethan period.
creativity (n)
the capability of
producing original or
imaginative work,
δημιουργικότητα
This artist is famous for his
creativity; he has painted
beautiful landscapes on the
sides of many buildings.
imagination,
ingenuity,
originality
cucumber (n)
a long vegetable with
hard green skin and white
flesh, αγγούρι
Greek salad is made up of
tomato, cucumber, onion
and olives, sprinkled with
olive oil.
curiosity (n)
the desire to learn or
know, περιέργεια
He read his grandmother's
journal with great curiosity.
ingredient (n)
one of the parts of a
mixture, συστατικό
Flour, sugar, eggs, and
cocoa are some ingredients
of chocolate cake.
regional (adj)
of a particular geographic
area, τοπικός
The children learn the
country's official dialect in
school but use their
regional dialect at home.
regionally
review (n)
an article in a newspaper
or magazine that gives an
opinion about a new
book, film, or restaurant,
κριτική
That film got a good review
in the newspaper.
smart (adj)
fashionable, elegant,
κομψός
John was smartly dressed
for the interview.
fashionable
elegant
smartly,
smartness
spice (n)
a vegetable substance
with a particular smell or
taste, καρύκευμα
Spices are used to flavour
food.
tube (n)
the London Underground,
το μετρό του Λονδίνου
We took the tube to get
around London.
Lesson 3
anorexia (n)
a psychological disorder
marked by the inability to
eat; anorexia nervosa,
ανορεξία
She is on a constant diet
and I'm afraid she is now
actually suffering from
anorexia.
anorexic
bulimia (n)
abnormal hunger and
continuous eating,
βουλιμία
She is suffering from
bulimia; she never let's
anyone see her when she's
eating.
bulimic
case (n)
an instance or example of
something, περίπτωση
There are four cases of the
flu in our department.
instance
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train (v)
to teach skills or actions,
εκπαιδεύω, προπονούμαι
He trained his dog to catch
a ball.
coach
Self - Evaluation
agriculture (n)
farming, raising crops,
γεωργία
Agriculture is a source of
income for Greece.
agricultural,
agriculturally
dairy (adj)
made from milk or having
to do with milk products,
γαλακτοκομικά
Milk, butter, cheese, and
yogurt are dairy products.
edible (adj)
able to be eaten as food,
φαγώσιμος
Those wild plants are
edible.
inedible
mental (adj)
having to do with the
mind and thinking,
διανοητικός, ψυχικός
She has a mental illness and
can't live alone.
physical mentally
roast (v)
to cook or bake with dry
heat in an oven or over
an open fire, ψήνω
We roasted a turkey for
Thanksgiving dinner.
temperature (n)
how hot or cold
something is,
θερμοκρασία
The temperature is higher
in the afternoon than in the
evening.
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Introduction
drought (n)
a long period with little or
no rain, ξηρασία
The crops were ruined by
drought.
eruption (n)
when a volcano explodes,
έκρηξη
The eruption of the
Krakatoa volcano was one
of the most violent in global
history.
burst,
explosion
melt (v)
to change from a solid to
a liquid through heat,
λιώνω
The wax melted as the
candle burned.
freeze
volcanic (adj)
characterized by, or
relating to a volcano,
ηφαιστιακός
There has been some
volcanic activity on the
Santorini volcano recently.
Lesson 1
ban (v)
to forbid or have an
official rule against;
prohibit, απαγορεύω
The law bans drunk driving.
forbid,
prohibit
permit
bubble (n)
a ball of air or other gas
inside another substance,
φυσαλίδα
Bubbles form in water
when it boils.
coal (n)
a hard black substance
that is found in the earth,
κάρβουνο
People who mine coal have
a dangerous job.
combustion (n)
the act or process of
burning, καύση
Most automobiles have an
engine which creates
energy by the combustion
of gasoline.
convert (v)
to change into a different
form or state, μετατρέπω
This sofa converts into a
bed.
dam (n)
a wall built across a river
or stream to stop the
flow of water, φράγμα
The dam was built to help
control floods.
exhaust (n)
the smoke or gas given
off by an engine,
καυσαέριο
The exhaust from the old
car filled the garage with
smoke.
fossil (n)
the remains or trace of a
living animal or plant
from a long time ago,
απολίθωμα
Fossils of fish in the rock
showed that the area had
once been under water.
fossil fuel (n)
any carbon-containing
fuel formed from the
remains of prehistoric
plants and animals,
φυσικό καύσιμο
Coal, petroleum, and
natural gas are examples of
fossil fuel.
fume (n)
gas or smoke that is not
pleasant or healthy,
καπνός
Breathing in paint fumes
made him dizzy.
gerbil (n)
a very small rodent that
looks like a mouse with a
furry tail, γεβρίλος (είδος
χάμστερ)
Gerbils live in burrows in
the deserts of Africa and
Asia.
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landmark (n)
a building or place that is
easily recognized,
especially one that is
used as a reference,
ορόσημο
The large red house on the
corner is the landmark for
our street.
operate (v)
to work or run,
λειτουργώ
This new lamp operates on
batteries.
behave,
function,
run, work
pond (n)
a small body of still
water, λιμνούλα
Ducks live in the pond near
my house.
solar (adj)
having to do with or
coming from the sun,
ηλιακός
This house gets electricity
from solar energy.
thermal (adj)
using, resulting from, or
producing heat, θερμικός
Thermal currents in the air
lifted the hawk higher and
higher.
thermally
whisper (v)
to speak softly and
quietly, ψιθυρίζω
Please whisper while the
baby is sleeping.
shout, yell
Lesson 2
appliance (n)
a piece of equipment that
people use to help them
do work at home,
συσκευή
All household appliances are
now on sale.
chandelier (n)
a decorative light which
hangs from the ceiling
and has several parts like
branches for holding
bulbs, πολυέλαιος
There's a beautiful
chandelier hanging from
the dome of the church.
device (n)
an invention or machine
used for a specific
purpose, μηχάνημα
The computer is a device
that has changed the way
people work.
instrument,
tool
disaster (n)
a sudden event that
causes a lot of damage,
καταστροφή
The earthquake was a
disaster for the town.
solar panel (n)
a panel of connected
photovoltaic cells,
πίνακας ηλιακών
κυττάρων
They get all the electricity
they need from solar
panels.
Self - Evaluation
chimney (n)
a tall, hollow structure
that carries smoke up
through a building and to
the outside, καμινάδα
The chimney on my house
is made of brick.
efficient (adj)
working or operating
quickly and effectively in
an organized way,
αποτελεσματικός
We need someone really
efficient who can organize
the office.
efficiently
flame (n)
the hot, bright gas that
you see when something
burns, φλόγα
Flames leaped from the
roof of the burning house.
ray (n)
a thin beam of light,
ακτίνα
We enjoyed the warmth of
the sun's rays.
light
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shanty (n)
a small house, usually
made from pieces of
wood, metal or
cardboard, in which poor
people live, especially on
the edge of a city, καλύβα
She lived just off the beach
in a crude shanty.
home
steam (n)
water in the form of a gas
that you can see in the air
when you boil or heat
water, ατμός
We used steam to cook the
vegetables.
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Lesson 1
ash (n)
the soft grey powder that
remains after something
burns, στάχτη
The ash from her cigarette
fell onto the floor.
assumption (n)
something that is taken
for granted, υπόθεση
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.
crater (n)
the round hole at the top
of a volcano, or a hole
similar to this, κρατήρας
The mouth of a volcano is
called a crater, and the
moon has many craters on
its surface.
evacuation (n)
to empty a building or a
country because of a
danger, εκκένωση
The police ordered the
evacuation of the building.
evidence (n)
something that gives
proof or a reason to
believe something,
απόδειξη
The police searched for
evidence at the scene of
the crime.
proof
excavation (n)
digging to uncover
something, εκσκαφή
Excavation is under way
after an ancient statue was
found.
forthcoming (adj)
about to appear or
happen, επερχόμενος
Everyone is looking forward
to his forthcoming novel.
new past
fountain (n)
a stream of water that is
forced up into the air
through a small hole,
especially for decorative
effect, συντριβάνι
There is a water fountain in
the hall.
harbour (n)
a safe area of water
where people can leave
their boats, λιμάνι
We saw several boats in the
harbour.
inferno (n) hell, κόλαση
The fire turned the place
into an inferno.
likely (adv)
probably; possibly,
πιθανώς
It will most likely rain
tomorrow.
probably unlikely likelihood
outskirts (n)
the edges or outlying
areas of a city or town,
περίχωρα
His family has a farm on the
outskirts of the village.
precious (adj)
of great worth or value,
πολύτιμος
Gold is a precious metal.
rare,
valuable
worthless
spectacular (adj)
very exciting to look at;
splendid; marvelous,
θεαματικός
The fireworks were
spectacular.
marvelous,
sensational
spectacularly
Lesson 2
disorient (v)
to lose one's sense of
direction,
αποπροσανατολίζω
Try not to get disoriented in
the woods. You'll get lost.
disorientation
drown (v)
to die under water
because of lack of air,
πνίγομαι
The child fell in the river
and drowned.
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expose (v)
to show something that
you usually cannot see,
εκθέτω
We pulled up the carpet
and exposed the wooden
floor.
bare
cover,
hide
fatal (adj) causing death, μοιραίο
The fatal accident left the
boy without a father.
deadly
gloomy (adj)
dim or dark,
σκοτεινιασμένος
The sky looks gloomy
today.
black,
dark
brilliant,
cheerful
hint (n)
a sign or suggestion that
is not made in a direct
way, υπαινιγμός
If you give me a hint, I
might find the answer to
the riddle
clue
malfunction (v)
to fail to operate or
function, δυσλειτουργία
Many soldiers died when
their parachutes
malfunctioned.
occurrence (n)
something that happens,
περίσταση
If you are involved in
another occurrence of
bullying, you will be thrown
out of school.
rescue (v)
to help someone out of a
dangerous, harmful or
unpleasant situation,
διασώζω
The firefighters rescued
three people from the
burning building.
free, help,
save
rescuable,
rescuer
seek (v)
to try to find; look for,
ψάχνω
In the Bible Jesus says 'Seek
and you will find'.
hunt, hunt
for, look
for,
settle (v)
to move to a new place
and live there, εγκαθιστώ
They settled in Florida. settled
shelter (n)
a place or structure that
gives protection against
weather or danger,
καταφύγιο
During the storm we took
shelter in the basement.
cover
sheltered,
shelterless
sink (v)
to fall slowly to a lower
level, βουλιάζω
We watched the rock sink
in the pond.
drop,
set
sinkable
span (v)
to stretch or reach over
or across, εκτείνομαι
The bridge spans the river.
stillness (n)
absence of sound or
motion, ακινησία,
άπνοια, γαλήνη
There is a stillness that runs
through the valley which is
very calming.
calm,
hush,
quiet,
silence
bustle
storey (n)
one level of a building;
floor, επίπεδο/όροφος
Their new house has four
storeys including the attic.
floor
struggle (v)
to fight a difficult
problem or situation,
παλεύω
He struggled with his maths
homework all night.
fight
suck (v)
to pull into the mouth by
using the tongue and lips,
αναρροφώ
I sucked the soda through a
straw.
withdraw (v)
to take out or remove,
αποσύρω, αποσύρομαι
Marta withdrew all her
money from her bank
account.
remove
deposit,
insert
Lesson 3
eel (n)
a long fish that looks like
a snake, χέλι
Eels live in fresh water or
salt water.
Lark (n)
a bird which sings
beautifully, κορυδαλός
The singing of the lark woke
me up.
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Mule (n)
an animal with a horse as
its mother and a donkey
as its father, μουλάρι
People use mules for riding
or carrying heavy loads.
Ox (n)
one of a breed of large
cattle used on farms to
pull heavy loads, βόδι
That box was so heavy that
he tied it to the ox to move
it.
Representative
(n)
a person who speaks or
acts for a group or
community,
αντιπρόσωπος
U.S. citizens vote for
representatives in
Congress.
Sneak (n)
a person who is cowardly,
dishonest, or sly;
someone who is not
worthy of being trusted,
ύπουλος
That sneak broke a window
and lied about it.
Self - Evaluation
crew (n)
work together, πλήρωμα
The road crew finished
putting a new surface on
the highway.
staff,
team
stubborn (adj)
not willing to accept
change or help,
πεισματάρης
She is very stubborn and
won't do what they tell her.
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