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Το παρόν αναπτύχθηκε στο πλαίσιο του έργου «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).

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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

Το παρόν διατίθεται στο κοινό για ελεύθερη χρήση, αναπαραγωγή, διανομή, παρουσίαση και αξιοποίηση. Απαιτείται αναφορά του δημιουργού ή του χορηγού της άδειας. Δεν μπορεί να χρησιμοποιηθεί για εμπορικούς σκοπούς. Εάν τροποποιηθεί ή δημιουργηθεί κάτι νέο βασισμένο σε αυτό, αυτό που θα προκύψει θα μπορεί να διανεμηθεί μόνο με την ίδια ή παρόμοια άδεια (Creative Commons 3.0/CC BY - NC -SA 3.0). Οι δημιουργοί έχουν παραχωρήσει στο ΙΤΥΕ και το ΥΠΑΙΘ το δικαίωμα ελεύθερης χρήσης, αξιοποίησης και διάθεσης του υλικού με ηλεκτρονικά και έντυπα μέσα, στην Ελλάδα και στο Εξωτερικό και για απεριόριστο χρονικό διάστημα. Οι δημιουργοί εγγυώνται ότι το παρόν δεν προσβάλλει δικαιώματα τρίτων και δεν χρησιμοποιεί μελέτες ή προϊόντα τρίτων χωρίς νόμιμη άδεια αυτών.

Unit 1 – Lesson 1 Word

Definition

Example

amaze (v)

to surprise very much, συναρπάζω

The large size of the fish amazed everyone.

astonish

area (n)

a place or region, περιοχή

It will rain in all the areas of the country.

territory

attractive (adj)

beautiful or pleasant to look at, ελκυστικός

Her smile makes her very attractive.

a small, round ball of glass, plastic, or wood that is used for making jewellery, χάντρα to reach the temperature where bubbles rise up in it and it produces steam, βράζω to think that something is important and to feel interested in it or worried about it, φροντίζω to make something happen, especially something bad, προκαλώ to remove all the objects or people from a place, καθαρίζω

She was wearing a string of blue glass beads around her neck.

charming, desirable, magnetic

bead (n)

boil (v)

care (v)

cause (v) clear (v) collect (v)

to gather together, συλλέγω

contact (n)

communication with, επαφή

destroy (v) disappear (v)

disappoint (v)

to damage something so badly that it does not exist or cannot be used, καταστρέφω go somewhere where you cannot be seen or found, εξαφανίζομαι to make someone feel unhappy because he is not as good as they had expected, απογοητεύω

Synonym

There are many people who care about animals.

worry

What caused the accident?

bring, prompt, provoke

assemble, gather, pile up

collection, collector

ruin, wipe out

destruction

The magician disappeared in front of our eyes.

vanish

disappearance

His low grades disappointed his parents.

fail, frustrate, let down

gratify, impress, satisfy welcome

a building where products are made by machines, εργοστάσιο

We visited the chocolate factory and found out how chocolate is made.

plant

The northern lights fascinate me.

bewitch, charm

to cause fear; scare, φοβίζω

disperse, distribute, scatter

The fire destroyed the old house.

factory (n)

frighten (v)

caring

communication with

propel, push, urge

forest (n)

attractively, attractiveness

rid

The policemen drove the rioting fans out of the stadium.

fig (n)

repellent, ugly, unattractive

boiled, boiling

to force someone to leave a place, απομακρύνω

fascinate (v)

amazement, amazing, amazingly

Boil the rice for 15 minutes.

Please, you have to clear your room from all old notebooks. Christine collected the papers that had fallen on the floor. I am finally in contact with my cousin again after all these years.

Word Family

beady

drive out (v)

to attract and hold the attention and interest of, συναρπάζω a sweet, soft, purple or green fruit with many seeds, σύκο a large area of land covered with trees and plants, usually larger than a wood, δάσος

Antonym

disgust, horrify

disappointed, disappointment

fascinated, fascinating, fascination

I love eating figs in the summer. The children got lost in the forest.

woodland, woods

It frightens me when you drive so fast.

alarm, scare, terrify

fright, frightening

Unit 1 – Lesson 1 Word government (n) grow (v) habitat (n)

Definition

Example

Synonym

the group of people who officially control a country, κυβέρνηση to make plants or crops develop and produce fruit or flowers, καλλιεργώ the natural environment of an animal or plant, φυσικό περιβάλλον

Ancient Athens had the first democratic government.

administration, authorities, power

governmental, governmentally

The farmer grows corn and beans.

cultivate, produce, raise

growth

An animal may suffer if it is taken away from its natural habitat. She has her habitual cup of coffee at the start of each day.

habitual (adj)

usual or typical, συνηθισμένος

home (n)

the place where a person or animal lives, σπίτι

The forest is home to many animals.

huge (adj)

extremely large, τεράστιος

He couldn't eat that huge piece of cake.

hunt (v)

hut (n) include (v) insect (n)

jungle (n)

leaf (n)

to set out to find and kill, animals for food or sport, κυνηγώ a small, simple building, usually made of wood and consisting of one room, καλύβα to have or contain as a part, περιλαμβάνω a small creature with six legs, for example a bee or a fly, έντομο an area of land, usually in tropical countries, where trees and plants grow close together, ζούγκλα one of the usually green, flat parts of a plant or tree that grows from the stem or branch, φύλλο

light (v)

to cause to catch on fire, ανάβω φωτιά

medicine (n)

a substance used to cure an illness or injury, φάρμακο

method (n) necklace (n) nut (n)

plant (v) plant (n) pollution (n)

a way of doing something, μέθοδος jewellery worn around the neck, περιδέραιο the dry fruit of some trees which grows in a hard shell, and can often be eaten, ξηρός καρπός to put into the ground to grow, φυτεύω a living thing with a stem, leaves, roots and flowers that produces seeds, φυτό damage caused to water, air, etc by harmful substances or waste, μόλυνση

Antonym

Word Family

environment, medium customary, general, regular dwelling, house, residence enormous, immense, massive

habitually homely tiny

People used to hunt for food.

hugely hunter, hunting

My idea of winter holidays is in a wooden hut on the mountain. Does the breakfast include eggs? Look at her leg! She must have been bitten by an insect.

cover, enclose

inclusion, inclusive

bug

It is difficult to explore the Amazon jungle. Many leaves fell from the tree during the storm. After I light the candles, we can sing "Happy Birthday". She took medicine every day for her cough. He has his own method of working. This necklace is made of gold.

leafless, leaflike, leafy extinguish drug approach, manner, way

methodical

seed

plantlike

Nuts and dried fruit make a great snack. We've planted tomatoes in the garden. Sunlight affects plant growth. The tests showed high levels of pollution in the water.

polluted

Unit 1 – Lesson 1 Word

Definition

Example

product (n)

something that is made or grown to be sold, προϊόν

provide (v)

to give what is needed, παρέχω

rain forest (n)

a tropical forest with tall trees that are very close together, growing in an area where it rains a lot, δάσος της βροχής

Eleni uses lots of products to protect her skin. Students in Greece are provided with free school books.

raise (v)

to collect money from other people, συγκεντρώνω

recycle (v)

refer (v) region (n) seed (n) shock (v) sketch (n) skin (n)

slash (v)

spear (n)

species (n)

specific (adj) stick (n) support (v)

to collect and treat rubbish in order to produce useful materials which can be used again, ανακυκλώνω to speak of; mention, αναφέρομαι a large space or area, περιοχή the small part of a plant with flowers that grows into a new plant, σπόρος to surprise and upset someone, σοκάρω a drawing or painting that was done in a hurry or without detail, σκίτσο the outer layer of a person or animal’s body, δέρμα to cut something by making a quick, long cut with something very sharp, σχίζω βίαια a long weapon with a sharp point at one end used for hunting, λόγχη a group of plants or animals which share similar characteristics, είδος (ζώου ή φυτού)

Our school raised 1,000 Euros for children in need.

provision

collect, gather recycling, recycled mention

reference

This region is famous for its apples.

area

regional

She shocked us with the bad news.

surprise

shocking

He recognised the thief by looking at his sketch.

drawing

sketcher

We planted seeds in the garden.

We need to eat lots of water to keep our skin beautiful. Someone has slashed the tyres.

skinny

hack, rip

slasher

In the past they hunted animals with spears. Over a hundred species of birds are found in this area.

We used sticks to start the fire. Parents support their families by working. Most of the earth's surface is covered by water.

a weapon with a long, metal blade and a handle, used especially in the past, σπαθί

supply

She referred to his work in her speech.

a long, thin piece of wood, κλαρί to provide enough for, στηρίζω

sword (n)

Word Family productive

The Japanese recycle more than half their waste paper.

Could you give me a specific example?

the top or outside part of something, επιφάνεια

Antonym

Rain forests have a great variety of plants and animals.

particular and not general, συγκεκριμένος

surface (n)

Synonym

Zoro fought many duals with his sword.

definite, individual, particular branch, limb, twig provide for, take care of exterior, outside

specifically, specificity

neglect

supportless, supportingly

interior swordlike

Unit 1 – Lesson 1 Word temporary (adj) terrible (adj) tough (adj)

tribe (n)

unfortunately (adv) unique (adj) vegetation (n) wild (adj)

work out (v)

worry (v)

Definition existing or happening for only a short time, προσωρινός very unpleasant or serious or of low quality, τρομερός hard to break; strong; lasting a long time, ανθεκτικός a group of people, families, or villages that share the same language, social customs, and ancestors, φυλή used to say that you wish something was not true or that something had not happened, δυστυχώς being the only one of its type; sole; single, μοναδικός plants or plant life in a particular place, βλάστηση living in a natural state, not changed or controlled by people, άγριος to think carefully about how you are going to do something and plan a good way of doing it, λύνω to feel anxious or troubled, ανησυχώ

Example

Synonym

I only found a temporary job for three months.

passing

Sophie's making a terrible mistake.

awful, nasty

Children's shoes have to be tough.

durable, solid, sturdy

He belongs to a tribe of Amazonian Indians.

race, family

I’d love to come, but unfortunately I have to study. Everyone's fingerprints are unique. We walked through the thick vegetation near the river. There are wild animals in the jungle.

Antonym continuous, lasting, permanent delightful, excellent delicate, fragile

Word Family temporarily terribly toughly, toughness

tribal

fortunately uniquely, uniqueness

individual greenery fierce, savage,

domestic, tame

wildness

We need to work out the solution to this problem. Don't worry, I'll take care of the problem.

care, trouble, concern

worried

Unit 1 – Lesson 2 Word

Definition

Example

Synonym

abroad (adv)

in or to another country, στο εξωτερικό

We love travelling abroad with our parents.

overseas

according to (prep)

as stated by, σύμφωνα με

agree (v)

to have the same opinion or feel the same way, συμφωνώ to start to be seen, εμφανίζομαι

She's the best player on the team, according to the coach. I agree with my friend about most things.

appear (v) arrow (n)

at once (phr) axe (n)

bar chart (n)

berry (n) boomerang (n) bow (n) busy (adj) canoe (n) cattle (n) cave (n) chart (n)

cloth (n)

discover (v)

explain (v)

a long stick with a sharp point at one end that is shot from a bow (= curved piece of wood), βέλος without any delay, άμεσα a tool with a sharp piece of metal at one end, used for cutting trees or wood, τσεκούρι a picture of boxes of different heights, in which each box represents a different amount or quantity, ιστόγραμμα a small, round fruit on some plants and trees, στρογγυλός καρπός a curved piece of wood that comes back to you when you throw it, μπούμερανγκ a weapon used for shooting arrows, τόξο doing something or working on something; active, απασχολημένος a small, narrow boat with pointed ends for one or two people, κανό large farm animals kept for their milk or meat; cows and bulls, βοοειδή a large hole in the side of a hill, cliff or mountain, or one that is underground, σπηλιά a drawing which shows information in a simple way, often using lines and curves to show amounts, πίνακας material made from cotton, wool, etc., and used, for example, to make clothes or curtains, ύφασμα to find out something that you did not know about before, ανακαλύπτω to give reasons for, εξηγώ

see eye to eye

Suddenly, a bright light appeared in the sky.

Antonym

Word Family

conflict, disagree

agreeing, agreement

disappear, vanish

appearance

idle, lazy

busily

He couldn't walk because he was injured by an arrow in the leg. We must leave at once. Get an axe to cut some wood for the fire.

now, immediately

My students prefer using bar charts to show the different quantities.

bar graph

Grapes are an example of berries. I love playing with my boomerang. The arrow will never find the target if you hold the bow like this. John is very busy working in the office. Peter took me on a canoe ride in the river. You can get milk from George. He's got cattle on his farm They managed to get the people out of the cave after 15 days. According to the sales chart, this product is 10% down.

industrious, occupied, working

canoeist

cavern graph, table

She used a cloth to wipe the table.

rag

We discovered that the game was easy to play if you know the rules.

find out, realize

discovery

Can you explain how this tablet PC works?

account, account for

explanation, explanatory

Unit 1 – Lesson 2 Word

Definition

Example

feather (n)

one of the soft and light parts of a bird that grows from the skin and covers the body, φτερό to continue doing something, εξακολουθώ

I like feather pillows.

to have a romantic relationship with someone, βγαίνω ραντεβού to have the same interests, attitudes etc as someone else, μοιράζομαι a covering or decoration for the head, κάλυμμα κεφαλιού

They've been going out for two years now.

go on (v) go out with (v) have in common (phr) headdress (n)

interview (n)

to ask someone questions for a newspaper, television, etc, συνέντευξη

loin (n)

a piece of meat from the lower part of an animal's back, φιλέτο

mention (v)

to speak about something quickly, giving little detail or using few words, αναφέρω wet earth that has been turned soft and sticky, λάσπη

mud (n) object (n)

He went on working until he was seventy.

Synonym

continue

My brother and I have several friends in common. She wore a beautiful Native American headdress for the ceremony. Justin Timberlake gave an interview yesterday to a Greek reporter. The loin is the meat between the ribs and rump and makes good steaks. Did he mention my name in the speech? The boys were covered in mud after playing football. The only object in the room was a chair.

interviewee, interviewer

note, refer to, remark

acknowledgment, answer, response

response (n)

a written or spoken answer; reply, απόκριση

I'm writing in response to your letter of 17 June.

answer, reply

sequence (n)

a series of related or connected things, ακολουθία

chain, series, succession

soon (adv)

in a short time; shortly, σύντομα

What was the sequence of events that led to his arrest? Don't worry. Dad will be back soon.

preference (n) pull sb's leg (phr)

reply (n)

mentionable muddy

I asked her a question, but she made no reply.

pen pal (n)

We ranked the tasks in order of importance.

Word Family featherless

a thing that you can see or touch but that is usually not alive, αντικείμενο the arrangement of a group of people or things in a list from first to last, σειρά someone you make friends with by writing letters, especially someone who lives in another country and who you have never met, φίλος από αλληλογραφία when you like something or someone more than another person or thing, προτίμηση to try to persuade someone to believe something which is not true as a joke, κοροϊδεύω an answer in words or writing, απάντηση

order (n)

Antonym

thing position

disorder

My mother and my father were pen pals and that is how they met.

Nikos has a preference for adventure movies.

inclination, liking

Is this Ferrari yours or are you pulling my leg?

shortly

response less

Unit 1 – Lesson 2 Word

Definition

Example

Synonym

sound (v)

to give a certain impression; seem, ακούγομαι

Your job sounds really interesting.

appear, seem

spend (v)

to use time doing something or being somewhere, περνώ χρόνο a diagram with lines and circles for organising information so that it is easier to use or remember, ιστόγραμμα a vehicle or system of vehicles, such as buses, trains, aircraft, etc for getting from one place to another, συγκοινωνία a man who is a member of a tribe, μέλος φυλής

She feels she has to spend more time with her family. With spidergrams it is easy to organise the vocabulary.

kill, pass, use

Travelling on public transport is cheaper and faster in big cities.

transportation

transportable, transporter

all, entire, full

wholeness

spidergram (n)

transport (n)

tribesman (n)

whole (adj)

complete, including every part, ολόκληρος

Anthropologists continue to explore the development and the characteristics of tribesmen. Mary stayed awake the whole night.

Antonym

Word Family

mind map

Unit 1 – Lesson 3 Word

Definition

Example

Synonym

affect (v)

to cause a change in, επηρεάζω

High temperatures affect old people.

influence

appropriate (adj)

right for the purpose, κατάλληλος

right, suitable

basin (n)

the bowl that is fixed to the wall in a bathroom, where you can wash your hands and face, νιπτήρας to think that something is true, or that what someone says is true, πιστεύω words used together, in a way that sounds correct to people who have spoken the language all their lives, σύμφραση, ομάδα λέξεων to make someone believe that something is true, πείθω to be real or present, υπάρχω to have a problem, stand before or deal with, αντιμετωπίζω the main point or meaning of something without the details, κύρια ιδέα

Jeans and a T-shirt are not appropriate for a formal wedding. You can wash your hands in the basin.

believe (v) collocation (n)

convince (v) exist (v) face (v) gist (n)

indigenous (adj)

I don’t believe in ghosts.

He tried to convince me that I needed a new car.

Many indigenous cultures existed in New Zealand.

aboriginal, native

original (adj)

first; earliest, αρχικός

She prefers the original version of the song.

poster (n)

a large printed notice, picture, or photograph, used to advertise something or as a decoration, πόστερ a piece or part that is left, υπόλοιπος material that is thrown away or useless; garbage, σκουπίδια a light shoe with straps that you wear in warm weather, πέδιλο to stop someone or something from being killed, or destroyed, σώζω to tell someone that you will do something bad to them if they do not do what you

The students made posters to advertise their band.

save (v) threaten (v)

doubt

belief, believable, believer

convincing, convincingly existence, existing

confront, deal with

place or position, τόπος

sandal (n)

appropriately

persuade

The tribes in the Amazon rainforest face serious problems. I didn't understand every word of the article, but I think I got the gist.

location (n)

rubbish (n)

improper, inappropriate, unsuitable

Do monsters really exist?

kind (n)

rest (n)

Word Family

"Commit a crime" is a typical collocation in English.

having always lived or existed in a place, αυτόχθονος a picture in many small pieces that you put together as a game, παζλ type; sort, είδος

jigsaw (n)

Antonym

avoid

main idea

My son loves doing jigsaw puzzles. What kind of films do you see? I marked the location of my house on the map.

Will you eat the rest of the cake? My husband takes out the rubbish every night.

sort, type spot originally

remainder garbage, junk, litter, trash

In the summer, I only wear sandals. The lifeguard saved the little boy who fell into the pool. He threatened to call the police if I didn't give him his money back.

rescue threat, threatening

Unit 1 – Lesson 3 want, απειλώ tool (n)

weapon (n)

a piece of equipment that you use with your hands in order to help you do something, εργαλείο an object or device used in fighting or war to attack or defend, όπλο

The gardener could not work because he did not have his tools with him. Guns, shields, and swords are weapons.

Unit 2 – Lesson 1 Word

Definition

Example

Synonym

Antonym

Word Family

accurate (adj)

correct or exact, ακριβής

If you give me an accurate description of the person, I may guess correctly.

precise

inaccurate

accurately

allow (v)

to say that someone can do something, επιτρέπω

Smoking is not allowed in the restaurant.

premit, let

although/ though (conj)

in spite of the fact that; even though, παρ’όλο που

even though, though

ambition (n)

something that you want to do in your life, φιλοδοξία

Although we don't have much money, we will go on holiday. My ambition is to become a famous singer.

forbid, prevent, prohibit

among (prep)

in the middle of a group, ανάμεσα

I'm happy when I'm among friends.

artist (n)

someone who creates art, especially paintings and drawings, καλλιτέχνης knowledge or understanding of a particular subject or situation, συνείδηση, γνώση next to, δίπλα

There is an exhibition of paintings by local artists.

art, artistic aware

awareness (n)

bold (adj)

strong in colour or shape, έντονος

Health officials have tried to raise awareness about AIDS. Eleni came and sat beside me. Can you type your name in bold letters?

border (n)

the line between two countries, σύνορο

Show your passport at the border.

brave (adj)

showing no fear of dangerous or difficult situations, γενναίος in the Roman Catholic Church, to declare (someone) a saint, αγιοποιώ a particular situation or example of something, περίπτωση the middle point or part of something, κέντρο

It was brave of him to fight the thief.

beside (prep)

canonise (v) case (n) centre (n) ceremony (n)

charity (n) choice (n) citizen (n) coherence (n)

a formal event that is performed on important social or religious occasions, τελετή money, food, or other help that is given to people, φιλανθρωπία the thing or person chosen, επιλογή someone who lives in a particular town or city, πολίτης when something such as a piece of writing is easy to understand because its parts are connected in a clear and logical way, λογική συνοχή

After he had performed many miracles, he was canonised. In his case,the doctor said there was no cure. The post office is in the centre of the town.

aspiration, desire

courageous, daring, fearless

ambitious

cowardly

example, instance, occasion middle

bravely, braveness, bravery canonization

central

Everybody was waiting for the bride so the wedding ceremony could begin.

ceremonial

Many famous artists give performances for charity.

contribution, donation

charitable

The choice of Crete as a holiday destination is excellent. As a Greek citizen I have the right to vote in the elections. There was no coherence between the first and the second half of the film.

alternative, pick, selection

choose, choosey city

clarity, consistency, intelligibility

incoherence

coherent

Unit 2 – Lesson 1 Word

Definition

Example

Synonym

Antonym

Word Family

cohesion (n)

a close relationship, based on grammar or meaning, between two parts of a sentence or a larger piece of writing, συνάφεια, συνοχή a pleasant feeling of being relaxed and free from pain, άνεση to write a piece of music, συνθέτω

What strategies do we use to have cohesion between sentences?

coherence

incohesion

cohesive

She likes the comfort of a hotel.

calm, ease, peace

comfortable

Mozart composed many beautiful symphonies.

create, originate, write

discomfort, distress, misery

someone who writes music, συνθέτης (grammar) a word that has two or more parts, or a sentence made up of two or more main clauses, σύνθετος a far away or little known place or region, γωνιά

Mozart was a famous composer. The compound adjective "armchair" is made up of two words, "arm" and "chair". She has gone away to a far corner of the earth.

choice that you make about something after thinking about several possibilities, απόφαση to announce something publicly or officially, δηλώνω

She has made the decision to live abroad.

judgement, verdict

decide, decisive

"I declare you man and wife" said the priest in the wedding ceremony.

announce, proclaim, pronounce

declaration

to have earned something by good or bad actions or behaviour, αξίζω not caring about danger because of great need, απελπισμένος or the whole of a period of time, κατά τη διάρκεια

He deserves a medal for saving the child from the fire. She had no money left and was desperate.

earn, merit

They work during the night and sleep by day.

through

dying (adj)

close to death; losing life, που πεθαίνει

earthquake (n)

a sudden violent movement of the Earth's surface, sometimes causing great damage, σεισμός a sound that you hear more than once because you are in a big, empty space, ηχώ never seeming to stop, ακατάπαυστος

After seeing so many dying people, he was in shock. In 1999 there was a big earthquake in the area of Attica.

comfort (n) compose (v) composer (n) compound (n)

corner (n) decision (n)

declare (v)

deserve (v) desperate (adj) during (prep)

echo (n) endless (adj) event (n)

anything that happens, especially something important or unusual, γεγονός known and recognized by many people, διάσημος

Manchester United is a famous football team.

feed (v)

to give food to a person, group, or animal, ταΐζω

You need to feed the dog twice a day.

generous (adj)

willing to give or share; not selfish, γενναιόδωρος

It was generous of you to share your meal with me.

famous (adj)

desperately, desperation

thriving quake

Her scream was followed by a loud echo. The list of people looking for a job is endless. Entering the university was a major event for Panos.

composer

echoing countless, eternal, everlasting happening, incident, occasion

endlessly eventful

distinguished, noted, prominent, well-known nourish

obscure

fame

lavish, profuse

cheap, stingy, mean

generously, generosity

Unit 2 – Lesson 1 Word

Definition

Example

Synonym

Antonym

Word Family

gentle (adj)

kind; generous; mild, ευγενικός

His wife loved him for his gentle ways.

kind, mild, sweet

ferocious, rough, stern

gently, gentleness

identify (v)

to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are, αναγνωρίζω an idea, feeling, or opinion about something or someone, εντύπωση in order to celebrate or show great respect for someone or something, προς τιμή

"Can you identify the thief?" the policeman asked.

designate, mark, name

identifiable, identification, identified

It makes a bad impression if you're late for the meeting. They gave the performance in honour of Theodorakis, the great composer. Let's join hands and sing.

idea, impact, belief, opinion

impressionable

Don't you get lonely being on your own all day?

solitary

Will you look after my cat while I'm away?

care for

impression (n) in honour (phr)

join (v)

look after (v)

to fasten or connect things together, συνδέω unhappy because you are not with other people, που νιώθει μοναξιά to take care of, φροντίζω

make a difference (phr)

to have an effect on a situation, κάνω τη διαφορά

make sure (phr)

to take action so that you are certain that something happens or is true, βεβαιώνομαι plan so that you have time available for something, βρίσκω χρόνο to show where something is, σημειώνω

lonely (adj)

make time (phr) mark (v)

It makes a big difference to ask for something politely. Make sure that you close the door before you leave.

unite

loneliness

neglect

ensure

Make time to talk to your wife. Could you mark the destination on the map?

spot amazing, astonishing, wonderful

marvellous (adj)

extremely good, υπέροχος

We had a marvellous time on holiday.

mean (v)

to have a particular result, σημαίνω

medal (n)

a small metal disc, with words or a picture on it, which is given as a reward for a brave action or for winning in a competition, μετάλλιο

These changes will mean a better educational system for everyone. Pyrros Dimas has won the gold medal in the Olympics three times.

mind (v)

to be annoyed or worried by something, με πειράζει

Would you mind opening the window?

dislike, object to

monastery (n)

a building where men live as a religious group, μοναστήρι

Life in a monastery is peaceful.

abbey, cloister

need (n)

something that is necessary to have or do, ανάγκη

My job is to help people in need.

non-profit (adj)

an organization that uses the money it earns to help people instead of making a profit, μη κερδοσκοπικός a member of a group of religious women who live

"Doctors without borders" is a non-profit organisation.

nun (n)

divide, part, separate

Nuns cannot get married.

commonplace

marvellously

medallist

needy

Unit 2 – Lesson 1 Word

offer (v)

Definition

Example

away from other people, καλόγρια to give or provide something, προσφέρω

Mr. Papadopoulos offered me a job.

organisation (n)

an official group of people who work together for the same purpose, οργάνωση

pain (n)

a bad feeling in a part of your body when you are ill or hurt, πόνος (formal) to visit someone in order to welcome them or talk to them, υποβάλλω τα σέβη μου quiet and calm, ησυχία

pay respects (phr) peace (n) permission (n)

allowing someone to do something, άδεια

playwright (n)

someone who writes plays, θεατρικός συγγραφέας

pneumonia (n)

a serious illness in which your lungs fill with liquid and it is difficult to breathe, πνευμονία someone who works in politics, especially a member of the government, πολιτικός the condition of being poor; lack of money, φτώχια

politician (n)

poverty (n) Prime Minister (n)

the leader of an elected government, Πρωθυπουργός

profit (n)

money that you get from selling something for more than it cost you to buy or produce, κέρδος to tell someone that you will certainly do something, υπόσχεση the quality that some atoms have of producing energy, which can be very harmful to health, ραδιενέργεια a radioactive element which is used in the treatment of some diseases, especially cancer, ράδιο to increase an amount, number, or level, ανεβάζω

promise (n) radioactivity (n)

radium (n)

raise (v)

Greenpeace is an organisation which helps to protect the environment. The football player got badly hurt and was in a lot of pain. I've come to pay my respects to Lady Catherine.

Synonym

Word Family

offering agency

discomfort

Could you stop talking and leave me in peace? Dad gave me the permission to go on the school trip. Shakespeare was both a poet and a playwright.

Antonym

comfort

painful

noise, turmoil, unrest

peaceful permissive, permit

author

She was taken to hospital, suffering from pneumonia. The politician promised to build a new school. Many people live in poverty in the United States. A Prime Minister must make good decisions for his/her country. The company made large profits last year, so they're hiring more people. We’ll be home before dark – and that’s a promise! Uranium has a high level of radioactivity. Radium occurs naturally in very small amounts in minerals containing uranium. Many shops have raised their prices.

reach (v)

to extend or stretch as far as, φτάνω

She's too small to reach the table.

record (n)

a flat, round, plastic disc that music is stored on, used especially in the past, δίσκος

My dad's got a big record collection.

political, politics

hardship, misery, need

luxury, riches, wealth

poor

earnings

loss

profitable, profitless

guarantee radioactive

increase

album

lower, sink

recording

Unit 2 – Lesson 1 Word

Definition

Example

Synonym

Antonym

Word Family

Marios refused to go on holiday with his parents because he wanted to be with his friends. Many tourists visit the ruins of Pompeii every year. Saint Nicolas is said to be the protector of sailors.

decline, turn down

accept

refusal

They are saving money for college.

collect

spend

savings

a famous phrase that people use to give advice about life, παροιμία a person who works in some branch of science, επιστήμονας

As the saying goes "You can't judge a book by its cover". These scientists conduct research for different forms of cancer.

expression, proverb

search (v)

to try to find someone or something, ψάχνω

suffer (v)

to feel pain or sadness and worry, υποφέρω to give lessons in a particular subject at a school, university, etc, διδάσκω during the whole of a period of time, καθ’όλη τη διάρκεια

I searched everywhere in my room for the missing book. I suffer from headaches.

hurt

suffering

Jim taught at Athens University for one year.

educate, instruct, tutor

teaching, teacher

My brother slept throughout the performance. If you look at the timeline of geological periods, you will understand how the earth has changed.

through

We have to train our staff to use the new computer system.

coach, drill, qualify

βινυλίου refuse (v)

to say that you will not do or accept something, αρνούμαι

ruins (n)

the broken parts that are left from an old building or town, ερείπια the title given to a person who has received an official honour from the Christian Church for having lived in a good and holy way, άγιος to keep or store for future use, αποθηκεύω

saint (n)

save (v) saying (n) scientist (n)

teach (v) throughout (prep) timeline (n)

a line showing the order in which events happened (esp. for a particular historical period), χρονοδιάγραμμα

train (v)

to teach someone how to do something, usually a skill that is needed for a job, εκπαιδεύω a person who offers to work or help without pay, εθελοντής the activity of lifting heavy objects either as a sport or for exercise, άρση βαρών the person who, οποιοσδήποτε

volunteer (n) weightlifting (n) whoever (pron)

remains

science, scientific

trainer, training

Giannis is a Red Cross volunteer. Greece has won a lot of medals in weightlifting. Whoever asks you, you say that I'm not here.

weightlifter

Unit 2 – Lesson 2 Word

Definition

Example

Synonym

adventure (n)

an unusual, exciting and possibly dangerous activity such as a journey or experience, περιπέτεια the purpose of doing something, and what you hope to achieve, στόχο to make plans for; prepare, κανονίζω

They had many adventures as they travelled down the Amazon. The aim of this course is to improve your writing skills. They arranged a surprise party for their friend

enterprise, venture

adventurous

goal, objective, purpose, intention organize, plan

aimless

a way of feeling or thinking about something or someone, νοοτροπία (informal) to hate something, δεν αντέχω

I like people with a positive attitude towards life. I can't stand you screaming all the time.

disposition, outlook, viewpoint can’t bear

attitudinal

conclusion (n)

an ending, result, or outcome, κατάληξη

The conclusion of the book was a surprise.

close, outcome, result

conclude, conclusive

conduct (v)

to organize or do something, διεξάγω

carry out

consider (v)

to think of as, θεωρώ

We are conducting a survey of consumer attitudes towards fast food. I consider Shakespeare a great writer.

council (n)

a group of people that are chosen to make rules, laws, or decisions, or to give advice, συμβούλιο to make certain that a calculation is correct, by asking a different person or using a different method of calculation, ελέγχω διασταυρώνοντας information or facts about something, δεδομένα

Students in the school council will choose where to go on their school trip.

The data show that the population in Greece has reduced.

material, statistics

emperor (n)

the male ruler of an empire, αυτοκράτορας

king

empire (n)

a group of countries that is ruled by one person or government, αυτοκρατορία

Who was the most famous emperor of China? The Roman empire included lands in all the Mediterranean world.

express (v)

to show what you think or how you feel using words or actions, εκφράζω relating to the past, ιστορικός a strong feeling of shock or fear, or something that makes you feel shocked or afraid, τρόμος very difficult; not an easy person to deal with, ανυπόφορος to go on through time; continue, διαρκώ a talk given in front of an audience, διάλεξη

You mustn't be afraid to express your opinion.

communicate, convey, indicate

aim (n) arrange (v) attitude (n) can't stand (phr)

cross-check (v)

data (n)

historical (adj) horror (n)

impossible (adj) last (v) lecture (n)

Antonym

Word Family

arrangement

find, regard councillor

Are you sure you have won the lottery? Have you cross-checked the numbers?

Was Atlantis a historical place? Jenny doesn't like horror films as she gets easily scared.

emprire, imperial

emperor, imprerial

alarm, dread, terror

expression, expressive contemporary

historically

relief

horrify

How can you say this? You' re impossible.

intolerable

The film lasted for two hours. The professor gave a lecture to his class.

continue, go on

lasting

address, talk

lecturer

Unit 2 – Lesson 2 Word

Definition

Example

missing (adj)

not where it should be; absent, που λείπει

monologue (n)

a long speech by one person, μονόλογος

In this exercise students must find the missing words. During her monologue, the actress told her story.

persuade (v)

poor (adj)

to make someone agree to do something by talking to them a lot about it, πείθω a story written to be acted on a stage; drama, θεατρικό έργο of bad quality, φτωχός

I finally managed to persuade her to go out for a drink with me. Our class put on a play at the end of the school year. He is responsible for the team's poor performance.

recently (adv)

not long ago, πρόσφατα

Have you seen any good films recently?

recommend (v)

to say that someone or something is good or suitable for a particular purpose, συστήνω to make something exist or happen again, αναπαράγω

I would recommend this book for teenagers. The group recreated several Greek plays.

regenerate

relationship (n)

a connection between two or more things, σχέση

connection

relevant (adj)

connected with what is happening or being discussed, σχετικός a description of an event or situation, αναφορά to need, απαιτώ

There is a relationship between exercise and good health. We can find relevant information on the internet. I enjoyed writing the book report. Babies require a lot of attention. Research has shown that there is a connection between genes and behaviour. She bought this book because she read an excellent review of it in the newspaper. The king tried to stop the revolt against him.

play (n)

recreate (v)

report (n) require (v) research (n)

the serious study and collecting of information about something, έρευνα

review (n)

a report in a newspaper, magazine, or programme that gives an opinion about a new book, film, etc, κριτική an act of trying to change a government or other authority, often using violence, εξέγερση someone who is owned by someone else and has to work for them, σκλάβος a place used for sports events and other outdoor activities, στάδιο right for the situation or purpose; fitting, κατάλληλος

In the past, slaves from Africa were sold in America. The "Red Hot Chilli Peppers" performance filled the stadium. I want to buy him a suitable going away gift.

to describe briefly the main facts or ideas of something, συνοψίζω an examination of opinions, behaviour, etc., made by asking people questions, μελέτη

We summarise the main ideas in the final paragraph. A recent survey showed that 58% of people did not know where their heart was.

revolt (n)

slave (n) stadium (n) suitable (adj) summarise (v) survey (n)

Synonym

Antonym

Word Family

convince

persuasion, persuasive

performance

playwright

awful

excellent, great, superb

lately recommendation

pertinent

recreation

irrelevant

relevance

account

reporter

call for, demand

requirement researcher

critique

rebellion, revolution master

slavery

inappropriate, unsuitable

suitably

arena, bowl applicable, appropriate, proper recapitulate, sum up, synopsize poll

summary

Unit 2 – Lesson 2 Word

Definition

Example

Synonym

taste (n)

the particular things you like, such as styles of music, clothes, decoration, etc, γούστο the act of moving something from one person or place to another, μεταφορά not usual or ordinary; not common; remarkable, ασυνήθιστος

I don't like his taste in music.

preference

tasteful

The transfer of the star player to another team disappointed the fans. It is unusual of him to be late.

shift, transport

transferable

used to say that something is certainly not true, θα αστειεύεσαι

‘Does John do the cooking?’ ‘You must be joking – he never cooks!’

transfer (v) unusual (adj)

you must be joking (phr)

rare, strange

Antonym

common, normal, usual

Word Family

unusually

Unit 2 – Lesson 3 Word

Definition

Example

artwork (n)

the pieces of art, such as drawings and photographs, that are used in books, newspapers and magazines, εικονογράφηση to hit a person or animal hard many times, χτυπώ, δέρνω a series of organized activities or events intended to achieve a result, καμπάνια, εκστρατεία the part of your life when you are a child, παιδική ηλικία an accident in which a vehicle hits something, σύγκρουση an act or action, πράξη

All the artwork in the book has been done by the author.

beat (v) campaign (n)

childhood (n) crash (n) deed (n) diet (n) divide (v) follower (n)

freedom (n)

goat (n) ground (n) grow up (v)

campaigner

I had a very happy childhood.

adulthood

Fortunately, there weren't any injuries in the car crash. I try to do at least one good deed daily.

collision, smash, wreck

Divide this piece of paper into two parts.

part, split

a person who believes in, studies, or supports the ideas of a teacher or any other leader, οπαδός the right to live in the way you want, say what you think, and make your own decisions without being controlled by anyone else, ελευθερία an animal with horns which is kept for the milk it produces, κατσίκα the surface of the Earth, έδαφος to become an adult, αναπτύσσομαι

Jesus had many followers.

Slaves in America had to fight for their freedom.

Hindu (n)

someone who believes in Hinduism, Ινδουιστής

interest (n)

something you enjoy doing, studying, or experiencing, ενδιαφέρον a person in control of a group, country, or situation, ηγέτης

Word Family

We organised a campaign to raise money for children in need.

Her diet isn't very healthy.

when a gun is fired, πυροβολισμός

Antonym

batter

the type of food that someone usually eats, διατροφή to separate into parts, μοιράζω

gunshot (n)

leader (n)

She was badly beaten.

Synonym

dietary, dietician

division

disciple, pupil

join, unify, unite leader

liberty

slavery

free

Goat's cheese is very tasty. Don't sit on the ground; it's dirty. What would you like to be when you grow up?

earth, land, soil mature

grown-up

A gunshot was heard in the bank and everydody fell down. The vast majority of Hindus, approximately 940 million, live in India. We share a lot of interests, particularly music and tennis. Who is the leader of the opposition party?

interesting

follower

leadership

Unit 2 – Lesson 3 Word

Definition

Example

loincloth (n)

a piece of cloth that hangs down from around the waist, sometimes worn by men in hot countries, ύφασμα γύρω από τους μηρούς connected to the internet, στο διαδίκτυο

Various cultures in tropical Africa wore or still wear loincloths.

online (adv) put on (v)

radical (n)

recognise (v)

release (v) responsible (adj) return (v) shawl (n)

skill (n)

society (n)

spiritual (adj) term (n)

to arrange for a concert, play etc to take place, or to perform in it, ανεβάζω, διοργανώνω (παράσταση) expressing the belief that there should be great or extreme social or political change, δραστικός to know someone or something because you have seen them before, αναγνωρίζω to allow to be shown, sold, or published, θέτω σε κυκλοφορία expected to take care of particular duties and jobs, υπεύθυνος to go back or come back, επιστρέφω a piece of cloth, in a square or triangular shape, that is worn around the shoulders or head, especially by women, σάλι the ability to do an activity or job well, especially because you have practised it, ικανότητα a large group of people who live together in an organized way, making decisions about how to do things and sharing the work that needs to be done, κοινωνία having to do with the spirit, rather than the physical body or world, πνευματικός a part of the school year; semester, τρίμηνο

violence (n)

the causing of pain or harm, usually intentionally, βία

visuals (adj)

photographs, slides, films, charts, or other visual materials, especially as used for illustration or promotion, εικόνες ,οπτικό υλικό

Synonym

Antonym

Word Family

conservative

radically

She can work online from her computer at home. We put on a play we had written ourselves.

perform, stage

Radicals protested against the new measures. I recognized her from her picture.

place, spot, remember

recognition, recognizable, recognizably

When was the "Titanic" released?

release (n)

She is responsible for looking after the children in the evenings. We returned home tired after our tennis game.

responsibility, responsibly go back

depart

Kashmiri shawls are highfashion garments in Western Europe. Many jobs today require computer skills.

ability

It is important for every society to agree on certain laws.

public

Many people believe that ghosts visit us from the spiritual world. We will receive our grades at the end of the term. Violence against women has increased in recent years. This book has very good visuals.

holy

skilful

material, physical

spiritually

session assault, attack, outburst

violent

Unit 3 – Lesson 1 Word

Definition

Example

add (v)

to put something with something else, προσθέτω

advertisement (n)

a picture, short film, song, etc which tries to persuade people to buy a product or service, διαφήμιση the special name that a company gives to a product, επωνυμία (εταιρίας)

The soup tasted better after I added salt and pepper to it. They have a funny advertisement in the magazine for this new cereal. This beer is more expensive because it has got a popular brand name. He is a careful driver.

brand name (n)

careful (adj)

cell phone (n) charge (n) complain (v)

counter (n) discount (n) email (n)

exception (n) excuse (n)

faulty (adj)

giving a lot of attention to what you are doing so that you do not have an accident, make a mistake, or damage something, προσεκτικός telephone that you can carry everywhere with you, κινητό τηλέφωνο (AmE) the money that you pay for goods or a service, χρέωση to say that something is wrong or that you are annoyed about something, παραπονιέμαι a piece of electrical equipment that counts something, μετρητής a reduction in price of something, έκπτωση a written message sent from one computer to another; electronic mail, ηλεκτρονικό μήνυμα something left out or different from others in a group, εξαίρεση a reason that you give to explain why you did something wrong, δικαιολογία not working correctly, ελαττωματικός

ad, commercial

attentive, cautious, on guard

Antonym

Word Family

deduct, remove, subtract

addition, additive

careless, thoughtless

advertise

carefully, carefulness

It is rude to talk on your cell phone in a theatre.

mobile phone

There is no extra charge for delivery.

cost

chargeable

She complained about the cold weather.

grumble, moan

complaint

You have to set the video counter to zero before you press play. There is a 10 percent discount in theatre tickets for students. Send me an email when you have news.

cut, deduction, reduction

Most boys do not like ballet, but Mike is an exception. His excuse for being late is that he missed the bus. They gave me the money back because the mobile was faulty. This phone has some new features.

feature (n)

a part or quality of something, χαρακτηριστικό

free of charge (phr)

at no cost, δωρεάν

Your online order will be sent free of charge.

gadget (n)

a small tool or device with a clever design or unusual use, συσκευή a unit for measuring the amount of information a computer can store, equal to 1,000,000,000 bytes

This gadget cuts vegetables into fancy shapes. My i-pod’s capacity is 64 gigabytes.

gigabyte (n)

Synonym

increase

discountable

inclusion excusable, excusably damaged, defective, flawed attribute, characteristic, part

device

faultless

Unit 3 – Lesson 1 Word

Definition

Example

Synonym

good buy (n)

when you buy something good for a cheap price, ευκαιρία (αγοράς) things for sale, or the things that you own, προϊόντα

That computer was a good buy.

bargain

There is a 25% discount on all electrical goods until the end of the week.

stock

a written promise made by a company to repair one of its products or give you a new one if it has a fault, εγγύηση the process of creating something which has never been made before, εφεύρεση a style of writing or printing in which the letters slope to the right, πλάγια γράμματα a single, particular thing in a group or list, τεμάχιο

There is a two-year guarantee on my new computer.

goods (n)

guarantee (n)

invention (n)

italics (n) item (n) jargon (n)

keyboard (n)

laptop (n)

lasting (adj) memory (n)

mobile phone (n)

special words and phrases which are used by particular groups of people, especially in their work, επαγγελματική γλώσσα the set of keys on a computer or a piano that you press in order to make it work, πληκτρολόγιο a computer that is small enough to be carried around and used where you are sitting, φορητός υπολογιστής continuing for a long time, not ending, διαρκής the part of a computer where information and instructions are stored, or the amount of information that can be stored there, μνήμη a telephone that you can carry everywhere with you, κινητό τηλέφωνο (BrE)

model (n)

a particular type or style of a product, μοντέλο

multimedia (n)

using a combination of moving and still pictures, sound, music and words, especially in computers or entertainment, πολυμέσα at the present time, especially when compared to the past, στην εποχή μας able to be carried or easily moved, φορητός

nowadays (adv) portable (adj)

Antonym

The invention of the car changed the world.

Word Family

invent, inventor

This sentence is printed in italics. My mother gave me a list of six items to buy at the store. To be a good lawyer you have to know all the legal jargon. Young people today need to have good keyboard skills. I can work on holiday as I will have my laptop with me. We all hope for lasting peace. You need 40 megabytes of memory to run this software.

eternal

Talking on a mobile phone all the time can be dangerous for your health. The salesman showed us a newer model of the car.

cell phone

temporary

We went to the museum to see a multimedia exhibit about dinosaurs. Everything seems more expensive nowadays. We brought a portable radio to the picnic.

mobile

portably, portability

Unit 3 – Lesson 1 Word

Definition

Example

Synonym

predict (v)

to say what you think will happen in the future, προβλέπω a line of people waiting to enter a building, buy something etc, ουρά ανθρώπων a group of different things of the same general type, ποικιλία, γκάμα using good sense and clear thinking, λογικός

He predicted an easy victory for his team.

forecast

We stood in a queue for more than an hour to get the tickets.

line, row

queue (n)

range (n) reasonable (adj) refund (n)

remote control (n)

repair (v) replace (v) rule (n) salesperson (n) screen (n)

serve (v) service (n)

shopper (n) sms (n)

stock (n) translate (v)

an amount of money that is given back to you, especially because you are not happy with a product that you have bought, επιστροφή χρημάτων a device held in the hand that is used to control a television set, or some other mechanical object from a distance, τηλεκοντρόλ to fix something that is broken or damaged, επιδιορθώνω to put in place of, αντικαθιστώ a law or direction that tells you should or should not do, κανόνας someone whose job it is to sell things, πωλητής a flat surface in a cinema, on a television or a computer system on which pictures or words are shown, οθόνη to help customers and sell things to them in a shop, εξυπηρετώ when people help you and bring you things in a place such as a shop, restaurant, or hotel, αξυπηρέτηση a person who goes shopping, αγοραστής

Antonym

Word Family prediction

You can choose from a wide range of subjects. It's a reasonable price for such a good dress.

logical, rational

I was given a refund of fifty euros.

absurd, irrational, unreasonable

reasonably refundable

Have you seen the remote control for the TV anywhere? I must repair my bike.

fix, mend, service

She wants to replace her old camera with a digital one. The grammar rules are at the end of the book. At this store the salesperson is very helpful. Our television has a 19inch screen.

replaceable

clerk, salesman

Excuse me sir, are you being served? The food was nice, but the service wasn't very good.

service assistance, help

He's a regular shopper at this department store.

a system for sending text messages from one mobile phone to another, γραπτό μήνυμα κινητού τηλεφώνου all the goods that are available in a shop, απόθεμα

We're expecting some new stock tomorrow.

to change written or spoken words from one language to another, μεταφράζω

The book has now been translated from Spanish into English.

damage, ruin

serve

shopping

Teenagers send lots of sms messages. reserve, store, supply translator, translation

Unit 3 – Lesson 1 Word

Definition

Example

turn (n)

the time when you can or must do something, usually before or after someone else, σειρά a number of different things in a group or class, ποικιλία

It is your turn to do the dishes. There was a large variety of people at the party.

to use more money, time, energy etc than is useful or sensible, σπαταλώ

You waste a lot of water by having a bath instead of a shower.

variety (n) waste (v)

Synonym

Antonym

assortment, range, selection

Word Family

varied save

wasteful

Unit 3 – Lesson 2 Word

Definition

Example

act (v)

to do something, especially in order to solve a problem, ενεργώ something good about a situation that helps you, πλεονέκτημα

We have to act now to stop the pollution of the planet. The advantage of living in the city is that there are so many things to see and do. My father gave me good advice about how to make friends. The assistant helped me choose my dress for my graduation party.

advantage (n)

advice (n) assistant (n)

an idea or opinion offered as help in making a choice or a decision, συμβουλή someone who helps customers in a shop, εμποροϋπάλληλος

attractive (adj)

interesting or useful, ελκυστικός

button (n)

a small object that is pressed to make something happen, κουμπί a small container that is used in a larger piece of equipment and can be easily replaced, ανταλλακτικό δοχείο to supply with power or energy, φορτίζω to do something that is not honest, in order to get something, εξαπατώ someone you spend a lot of time with, especially a friend, σύντροφος someone who buys goods or services, καταναλωτής

cartridge (n)

charge (v) cheat (v) companion (n) consumer (n) cool (adj) copy (v)

crash (v) dead (adj) download (v)

excellent value for money (phr) exciting (adj)

slightly cold, but not too cold, δροσερός to produce something that is similar or exactly the same as something else, αντιγράφω (for a computer) to suddenly stop working, καταρρέω a piece of equipment that is not working, νεκρός, εκτός λειτουργίας to move information or programs from a computer network to another computer, κατεβάζω από το διαδίκτυο sth is worth the money you pay, καλή ευκαιρία για αγορά making you feel very happy and enthusiastic, συναρπαστικός

The car was very expensive so it wasn't such an attractive offer. He pressed the power button on his computer.

Synonym

Antonym

Word Family action

benefit

disadvantage, drawback

advantageous

advise

agreeable, appealing

unattractive, ugly

attractiveness

My printer takes an multicoloured ink cartridge.

He charged the battery.

charger, recharge cheater

She had cheated in the test by using a calculator. His dog was his closest companion.

partner

companionship

Consumers spend a lot of money during the holidays. It was a cool spring day.

customer

consume, consumerism

Copy the file onto a disk.

duplicate, reproduce

warm

coolness copier

My computer has crashed again. It may have a virus. I tried to make a call, but the telephone was dead. We download songs from the Internet.

This jacket is only €30 so it's excellent value for money. It was so exciting to see him win for the third time.

fascinating

boring, dull

excitement

Unit 3 – Lesson 2 Word

Definition

Example

Synonym

Antonym

Word Family

expert (n)

someone who knows a lot about a particular thing, ειδικός a collection of information such as text, pictures, or computer programs stored together electronically with a single name, φάκελος αρχείων the part of a computer where information and programs are stored, consisting of hard disks and the electronic equipment that reads what is stored on them, σκληρός δίσκος difficult or impossible to believe, απίστευτος

I will ask for his advice; he's an expert in computers. Do you want to download all these files?

authority

amateur, novice

expertise

a coloured liquid that you use for writing, printing, or drawing, μελάνι to put software onto a computer, εγκαθιστώ

The book is printed in three different coloured inks. Follow the instructions to install the new anti virus.

ipod (n)

a type of small MP3 player

log in/ on (v)

to connect a computer to a system of computers by typing your name, usually so that you can start working, συνδέομαι the person who is in charge of a business or acts as the leader of a plan or project, διευθυντής to make by machine in a large quantity, κατασκευάζω βιομηχανικά a place where goods are sold, αγορά

Ipod comes in different colours. When you log in, type your username and password.

file (n)

hard drive (n)

incredible (adj) ink (n) install (v)

manager (n)

manufacture (v) market (n) miss (v) model (adj)

monitor (n)

MP3 (n) obvious (adj) on the market (phr)

to not see or hear something or someone, χάνω, δεν προλαβαίνω serving as an example or ideal that should be copied, ιδανικός a screen that shows information or pictures, usually connected to a computer, συσκευή παρακολούθησης a computer file which stores good-quality sound in a small amount of space easily seen or understood; clear, προφανής available to buy, διαθέσιμος στην αγορά

You will need a lot of room on your hard drive to install this computer game.

We had an incredible time last summer.

fabulous, unbelievable

incredibly

installation

log off/ out

My father is the manager of the company.

boss, director, supervisor

managerial

This factory manufactures cars.

produce

manufacturer

Fruit and vegetables are sold at farmers' markets. He missed his daughter’s school play as he had to work late. Carmen has always been a model citizen who works to help the community. I can't see very well; there must be a problem with the monitor.

marketing

ideal

display

I have a lot of songs in mp3 form. It's obvious that she doesn't like him. They've put their house on the market.

apparent, evident

obscure

obviously

Unit 3 – Lesson 2 Word

Definition

Example

plug in (v)

to connect a piece of electrical equipment to an electricity supply, συνδέω στο ρεύμα a machine that makes printed copies from a computer, εκτυπωτής a cause or explanation for an action, opinion, or event, αιτία clever; Intelligent, έξυπνος

Could you plug the computer in for me, please?

printer (n) reason (n) smart (adj) speaker (n) stick (v) stiff (adj) store (n) suggest (v) switch on (v) useful (adj) valuable (adj) volume (n)

an electronic device that produces sound; loudspeaker, μεγάφωνο to become fixed in one position and not be able to move, κολλώ not moving or operating easily, μαγκωμένος a place where things are sold, κατάστημα to express an idea or plan for someone to consider, προτείνω to turn on a light, television, etc by using a switch, ανάβω (ηλεκτρική συσκευή) able to be used in a helpful, practical, or effective way, χρήσιμος considered to be of great worth; useful; important, πολύτιμος the level of sound produced by a television, radio, etc, ένταση

Synonym

Antonym

Word Family

unplug

Please load more paper into the printer. He had a good reason for being late.

argument, cause, ground

Poppy is one of the smartest kids I know.

bright, clever, intelligent

dull, dumb, stupid

My stereo system has two speakers. This drawer is stuck - I can't open it. I could hardly open the stiff door. Could you buy some bread from the grocery store? We suggested several ways to raise money. Read the instructions before you switch on the machine. We will find a lot of useful information in this book.

catch, lodge loose shop propose

stiffly, stiffness

suggestion

turn on

switch off, turn off

helpful

useless, worthless

usefulness

That job gave him valuable experience.

precious, priceless

useless, worthless

value

Would you please turn up the volume on the CD player?

loudness

Unit 3 – Lesson 3 Word

Definition

Example

Synonym

appeal (v)

to attract or interest someone, ελκύω

Playing basketball appeals to many boys.

draw, engage, interest

appoint (v)

to officially choose someone for a job, διορίζω

assign, name, nominate

aspect (n)

a part or element, στοιχείο

association (n)

the connection of one idea, feeling, or emotion with another, συνειρμός a container for waste, σκουπιδοτενεκές

Ioanna was appointed as company director last year. As homework we only have to write about one aspect of travel, that of space travel. This school has some happy associations for me. Do you want this or shall I throw it in the bin?

bin (n)

by accident, κατά λάθος

Someone must have left the door open by mistake.

accidentally

cable (n)

a wire covered by plastic that carries electricity, telephone signals, etc, καλώδιο a symbol on a computer screen which shows the place where you are working, κένσορας to harm or break something, φθείρω

Our electricity was cut off when the cable broke in the storm.

cord, line, wire

Many houses were damaged in the storm.

harm

delete (v)

to remove from a written work, διαγράφω

eliminate, erase

desire (n)

a strong hope or wish, επιθυμία

digital (adj)

using an electronic system that changes sounds or images into signals in the form of numbers before it stores them, ψηφιακός a piece of text produced electronically on a computer, έγγραφο to press the button of a computer mouse twice, κάνω διπλό κλικ a person who reads and corrects materials for publication, εκδότης when you are known by many people because of your achievements, skills, etc, διασημότητα a small disk inside a flat, square piece of plastic used for storing information electronically from a computer, δισκέτα a set of letters and symbols that are printed in a particular design and size, γραμματοσειρά

A computer can delete a mistake with a click of the mouse. She has always had a desire to travel and see the world. I wear a digital watch because it's easy to read.

damage (v)

document (n) double click (v) editor (n) fame (n)

floppy disk (n)

font (n)

Word Family appealing

remove

connection, identification, relationship

by mistake (phr)

cursor (n)

Antonym

Could you move the text with your cursor?

ambition, hope, wish

add, enter

deletion

desirable

digitally

Can you help me create a new document? Double click on the icon to open the file. The editor made few changes to the author's new book. Joe found fame and fortune as an actor. Before CDs, we had floppy disks to store information. What size font are you using?

edit, editorial glory

famous

Unit 3 – Lesson 3 Word

Definition

Example

for a while (n)

a period of time, especially a short one, για λίγο καιρό a feeling of being sorry or responsible for having done something wrong, ενοχή

Could you be quiet for a while? You could see the guilt on her face after she broke her neighbour's window.

a quality that makes people laugh or feel amused, χιούμορ a small picture on a computer screen that you choose in order to make the computer do something, εικονίδιο a short song that is used to advertise a product on the radio or television, σύντομος διαφημιστικός ήχος small in amount or number, περιορισμένος

Her speech was full of humour.

wit

Click on the print icon.

image

a very small computer which you can carry easily, ηλεκτρονικό σημειωματάριο belonging to or done by a particular person or thing, δικός μου used to talk about one thing or person and not others, συγκεκριμένος the act of convincing someone to believe something or do something, πειθώ

Did you bring your notepad to show me the video? I bought this coat with my own money.

guilt (n)

humour (n) icon (n)

jingle (n)

limited (adj) notepad (n) own (adj) particular (adj) persuasion (n)

properly (adv)

correctly, σωστά

prospectus (n)

select (v)

a book or magazine which gives information about a school, or business for future students or customers, διαφημιστικό φυλλάδιο to make again a drawing or plan of something that will be made or built, επανασχεδιάζω to return to an earlier or original condition, αναπαλαιώνω the systematic study of the physical world, especially based on examining, testing, and proving facts, επιστήμη to choose; pick, επιλέγω

similar (adj)

almost the same, παρόμοιος

space (n)

an empty area which is available to be used, κενός χώρος

redesign (v)

restore (v) science (n)

Synonym

Antonym

Word Family

guilty

humourless, humorous

We use jingles with young children because they are easy to remember. We have limited time to finish the job.

Is there any particular song you'd like to listen to? It took a lot of persuasion to convince the committee of the advantages of the new programme. The DVD player doesn't work properly.

restricted

limitless

personal specific

particularly persuade

right

improperly, wrong

fix, repair

deteriorate, ruin

I picked up a really impressive prospectus for the new school. He had his house redesigned as the first design wasn't successful. It took many months to restore the old house. Many natural phenomena around us can be explained through science. Please select the song you would like to play. We have similar tastes in music. There wasn't enough space for everyone.

restoration scientist, scientific

choose, pick alike room

selection different

similarity, similarly

Unit 3 – Lesson 3 Word

Definition

Example

suit yourself (phr)

an expression used either humorously or angrily to mean 'do what you want to do', όπως θέλεις a piece of work to be done; duty, έργο

"Mind if I sit here?" he said. "Suit yourself"

task (n) technique (n) theme (n) troubleshooting (n)

the particular method or way of doing or performing something, τεχνική the main subject or topic, θέμα discovering why something does not work effectively and making suggestions about how to improve it, εντοπισμός προβλημάτων

Synonym

Antonym

Word Family

He gives me a different task to complete every day. There is a new technique for fighting pollution.

assignment, job, work method, mode, way

technical

The theme of his talk was world peace.

subject, topic

thematic

The instruction manual includes a section on troubleshooting to help you with any problems you might have with the camera.

Unit 4 – Lesson 1 Word

Definition

Example

Synonym

admire (v)

to have a high opinion of; respect, θαυμάζω

appreciate, respect

admiration, admirer

amazing (adj)

causing great surprise or wonder, καταπληκτικός

I admire my dad because he works hard, but he also takes time to be with us kids. We saw some amazing fish that looked like plants at the aquarium.

astonishing

amazement

anxious (adj)

feeling worried, nervous, or afraid about something uncertain, ανήσυχος knowing that something exists, or having knowledge of a particular thing (usually followed by "of"), γνώστης the way a person acts or behaves, συμπεριφορά

She was anxious as she waited to see the doctor.

nervous, worried

calm, lighthearted

anxiously, anxiety

I am aware of the problems facing our planet.

conscious

ignorant, unaware, unconscious

awareness

Miss Cole's behaviour at lunch was shocking.

action, conduct

to cut or pierce with the teeth, δαγκώνω to close or hold something very tightly, often in a determined or angry way, σφίγγω the sharing or exchange of messages, information, or ideas, επικοινωνία

Don’t stroke the dog – it bites. She clenched her teeth as the doctor set the broken bone.

someone who is able to tell people about their ideas and emotions in a way that other people understand, επικοινωνών eager to learn or know, περίεργος

Obviously teachers have to be good communicators.

differ (v) emotion (n)

aware (adj)

behaviour (n) bite (v) clench (v)

communication (n) communicator (n)

curious (adj)

extract (n)

eyebrow (n)

communicate, communicative

She was curious about how stars were formed.

inquisitive

curiosity

to be not the same as; be unlike, διαφέρω

The twins look alike but differ in most other ways.

contrast

a strong feeling such as joy, hatred, sorrow, or fear, συναίσθημα a particular part of a book, poem, etc. that is chosen so that it can be used in a discussion, article, etc, απόσπασμ the line of short hairs above each eye in humans, φρύδι

Like a lot of men, he finds it hard to express his emotions. They published an extract from his autobiography.

feeling

He's got really thick eyebrows.

brow

It is a fact that water covers most of the earth's surface. Rick failed at his maths test. He folded his arms and leaned against the wall.

truth

The teacher glared at the noisy students.

scowl

something said or known to be true, γεγονός

fail (v)

to not do or not succeed in doing, αποτυγχάνω to bring together by crossing or twining together, διπλώνω to look directly and continuously in an angry way, κοιτάω επίμονα και με θυμό

fold (v) glare (v)

Word Family

interaction

fact (n)

Sign language is a form of communication used by deaf people.

Antonym

cross

agree, look alike

difference, different emotional

factual succeed

failure

unfold

folded

Unit 4 – Lesson 1 Word

Definition

Example

Synonym

Antonym

Word Family

importance (n)

the quality or condition of having great significance or value, σημασία when someone puts a liquid, especially a drug, into a person's body using a needle and a syringe, ένεση to have or develop an opinion about something or someone, usually after thinking carefully, κρίνω a piece of paper which gives you information or advertises something, φυλλάδιο one of the two soft, red edges of the mouth, χείλη to mimic, especially with body gestures rather than words, μιμούμαι something that someone should or should not do because of a law or moral principle, υποχρέωση when someone asks you if you would like to have something or if you would like them to do something, προσφορά a person or organization you are closely involved with in some way, συνεργάτης a quick or secret look, κρυφή ματιά

The doctor talked about the importance of a healthy diet. The doctor gave me an injection of antibiotics.

significance

insignificance

important

You shouldn’t judge people on their appearance.

assess

injection (n)

judge (v)

leaflet (n)

lip (n) mime (v) obligation (n)

offer (n)

partner (n) peep (n)

Demonstrators handed out leaflets to passers-by. She kissed me on the lips. The acting students had to mime eating an apple. In some countries, military service is an obligation.

duty, responsibility

I accepted Yvette's offer of help with the cleaning.

suggestion

He gave up his job as a police officer after his partner was killed. She took a peep at the cake to see if it was done.

associate

percentage (n)

an amount of something, often expressed as a number out of 100, ποσοστό %

What percentage of women return to work after having a baby?

prediction (n)

a statement that something might happen or is expected to happen, πρόβλεψη why you do something or why something exists, σκοπός the place where any event takes place, σκηνή

Jean's prediction that the relationship wouldn’t last was right. The purpose of wearing boots is to keep your feet warm and dry. They rushed to the scene of the accident.

an occasion when a teacher or expert and a group of people meet to study and discuss something, σεμινάριο in a serious way, not joking, σοβαρά

I attended practically every lecture and seminar when I was a student.

purpose (n) scene (n) seminar (n)

seriously (adv) shoulder (n) shout (v)

the part of the human body between the neck and the upper arm, ώμος to call out loudly; yell, φωνάζω

judgement

You're not seriously thinking of leaving, are you? Then she put her arm round my shoulder and gave me a kiss. He shouted to his friend across the street.

partnership

glance, glimpse, peek percent

forecast

predict

aim, goal, objective

purposeful

location

cry, yell

whisper

shouting

Unit 4 – Lesson 1 Word

Definition

Example

Synonym

situation (n)

state of affairs; circumstances, κατάσταση

condition

sketch (n)

a short written or spoken story which does not have many details, θεατρικό σκέτς to press firmly together, ζουλάω

The snowstorm put the drivers in a dangerous situation. We prepared a sketch for the Christmas show. He squeezed my hand as he said goodbye.

compress, pinch

squeeze (v) squint (v) stare (v) statement (n)

strategy (n) suggestion (n) teeth (n)

to partly close the eyelids, κλείνω ελαφρά τα μάτια to look in a steady, fixed way, with the eyes open wide, κοιτάω επίμονα something said or written formally, δήλωση a method or plan of action that you intend to use for some purpose, στρατηγική expressing an idea or plan for someone to consider, πρόταση plural form of tooth, δόντια

Everyone stared at the boy with the ripped shirt. The company made a statement to everyone about the new hours of work. What is your strategy for winning the game? Any helpful suggestions would be welcome.

Our neighbour uses threats to frighten us away from his property.

throat (n)

the front of the neck, or the space inside the neck down which food and air can go, λαιμός a quality in the voice which expresses the speaker's feelings or thoughts; the character of a sound, τόνος ήχου moving or facing in the direction of, προς

A fish bone got stuck in my throat.

twist (v) unbelievable (adj)

to turn in order to face another direction, περιστρέφομαι astounding or very hard to believe, απίστευτος

squeezer

gaze, peer

design, manoeuvre, plan, scheme offer

strategical suggest

I always brush my teeth in the morning.

a statement that harm or punishment will follow, απειλή

towards (prep)

Word Family

We squinted in the sun.

threat (n)

tone (n)

Antonym

threatening

The tone of this old violin is warm and rich.

We walked towards the main street. The road twists and turns for many kilometres. The wedding cake was so high that it was unbelievable.

fabulous, incredible

believable, likely

unbelievably

Unit 4 – Lesson 2 Word

Definition

Example

Synonym

Antonym

Word Family

apathetic (adj)

having or displaying little or no emotion, concern, or interest; indifferent, απαθής

indifferent, unconcerned, unmoved

finding something tedious or dull; uninterested, που βαριέται the particular combination of qualities in a person or place that makes them different from others, χαρακτήρας unhappy because someone or something was not as good as you hoped or expected, or because something did not happen, απογοητευμένος a movement of one's body or face that shows feeling or thought, χειρονομία

eager, emotional, enthusiastic, zealous

apathetically

bored (adj)

The prisoners cried out for help, but the apathetic guards continued to play their game. He was getting bored of doing the same thing every day. Politeness is traditionally part of the British character.

character (n)

disappointed (adj)

gesture (n)

guilty (adj)

feeling guilt or regret, ένοχος

intonation (n)

the sound changes produced by the rise and fall of the voice when speaking, επιτονισμός unhappy and angry because you think someone might take something or someone that you love away from you, ζηλιάρης what something expresses or represents, νόημα

jealous (adj)

meaning (n) psycho-analyst (n) respond (v) schoolmate (n) secret (n) shy (adj) wave (v)

excited

boredom

attributes, identity, personality

We were deeply disappointed about the result.

happy, pleased, satisfied

disappoint, disappointment

innocent

guilt

Raising your hand in class is a gesture that shows you wish to speak.

motion, sign, signal

When I asked her what happened to the car, a guilty look came over her face. In English, rising intonation at the end of a statement usually signals a question. She becomes jealous when her mother kisses and holds the baby.

regretful, remorseful

What is the meaning of this word?

definition, sense, signification

meaningful

answer, reply, return

response

someone trained and licensed in the profession of psychoanalysis, ψυχαναλυτής to give a reply, in words or otherwise, ανταποκρίνομαι

He sees a psycho-analyst twice a week.

a fellow pupil at school with whom one is acquainted or friendly, συμμαθητής something deliberately hidden, such as knowledge or information, μυστικό nervous and uncomfortable with other people, ντροπαλός to make a gesture by moving a hand, arm, or object up and down or back and forth, χαιρετώ

Yesterday I met an old schoolmate.

I asked her a question, but she did not respond.

intonational

jealously, jealousy

psychoanalysis

The recipe is a family secret. The shy child did not talk to anyone in class. She gave a quick wave and she got on the train.

secretive, secretly reserved, timid

bold, confident

shyness

Unit 4 – Lesson 3 Word

Definition

Example

accessory (n)

an item added on to something else to make it prettier, more complete, or more useful, αξεσουάρ

I borrowed her purse and earrings because I needed some accessories that matched my outfit.

African (adj)

having to do with Africa, or its people or languages, Αφρικανικός

The African continent is home to many different ethnic and racial groups.

belt (n)

a strip of cloth, leather, or other material worn around the waist, ζώνη a band or chain worn around the wrist or arm as an ornament, βραχιόλι

She fastened her belt tightly around her waist.

bracelet (n)

chain (n)

dimension (n)

a row of links, usually made of metal, that are joined together and used to pull, hold, or fasten something, αλυσίδα size as measured in length, width, or depth, διάσταση

The dimensions of the box are two feet long, one foot wide, and six inches deep. She was wearing two earrings in her left ear.

a piece of jewellry worn on the earlobe, ακουλαρίκι

easy going (adj)

relaxed and not easily upset or worried, ανεκτικός, άνετος feeling nervous and uncomfortable and worrying about what people think of you, σε δύσκολη θέση the act of telling or showing thoughts or feelings, έκφραση relating to the face, σχετικός με το πρόσωπο the style of clothes or way of acting that is popular, μόδα

He's a friendly, easy-going type of guy.

a curved plastic strip worn in the hair, which fits closely over the top of the head and behind the ears, στεφανάκι μαλλιών a short coat, μπουφάν, σακάκι the people or language of Japan, Ιαπωνέζος, Ιαπωνέζικος, Ιαπωνικά a type of thin book with large pages and a paper cover which contains articles and photographs and is published every week or month, περιοδικό coloured substances used on your face to improve your appearance, μέικαπ

She has dark skin so she always wears red hair bands.

expression (n) facial (adj) fashion (n) hairband (n)

jacket (n) Japanese (adj) magazine (n)

make-up (n)

Antonym

Word Family

Bracelets can be manufactured from metal, leather, cloth, plastic or other material. Mary was wearing a beautiful silver chain around her neck.

earring (n)

embarrassed (adj)

Synonym

measurement, size

Lori gets embarrassed if we ask her to sing. His gift was an expression of his love. Many men shave their facial hair. What's the fashion in skirts these days?

The keys are in my jacket pocket. Japanese cars are very good. She has written articles for several women's magazines.

I only put on a little eye make-up.

embarrassment

communication, show

express, expressive facially

trend

fashionable

Unit 4 – Lesson 3 Word

Definition

Example

nervous (adj)

worried and anxious, αγχωμένος a frightening dream, εφιάλτης

I was too nervous to speak. Alice was awakened by a terrible nightmare.

outfit (n)

a complete set of clothes, σύνολο ρούχων

Gretta bought a new summer outfit.

point (v)

to show direction or location, δείχνω to hit with the fist, γρονθοκοπώ

She pointed her finger at me. My brother punched someone in the face.

aim, direct, show box, hit

real (adj)

not imagined; actually existing; true, πραγματικός

similarity (n)

when people or things look or are the same, ομοιότητα

actual, authentic, true likeness, resemblance

sketch (v)

to make a simple drawing of something, σκιτσάρω

suit (v)

to be right for a particular person, situation or occasion, ταιριάζω (plural) a pair of eyeglasses with dark lenses to protect the eyes from bright sunlight, γυαλιά ηλίου a piece of informal clothing with long sleeves, usually made of thick cotton, worn on the upper part of the body during exercise to soak up sweat, φούτερ loose, comfortable clothes, usually trousers and a top, especially worn for exercising, φόρμα γυμναστικής a small device for measuring and showing the time, often worn on the wrist, ρολόι χεριού to have clothing, jewellery, etc. on your body, φορώ

It's hard to believe that real dinosaurs once walked the earth. I can see the similarity between you and your mother. The art students were told to sketch the landscape. Green really suits you.

nightmare (n)

punch (v)

sunglasses (n)

sweatshirt (n)

tracksuit (n)

watch (n)

wear (v) wrist-band (n)

a piece of material which goes around the wrist, περικάρπιο

Sunglasses help cancel out harmful UV rays from the sun. She was dressed casually in jeans and a sweatshirt.

These tracksuits come in a variety of designs and colours. He glanced nervously at his watch. He wears a suit to work everyday. One type of wrist-band is also known as a sweatband, and is usually made of a towel-like terrycloth material.

Synonym

Antonym

Word Family nervously, nervousness

imaginary, unreal

reality

difference, diversity

similar, similarity

design, draft, outline, draw

sketcher

fit, match

suitable

Unit 5 – Introduction Word

Definition

Example

bike (n)

(informal) a short form of bicycle or motorcycle, ποδήλατο a doctor who takes care of the teeth and mouth, οδοντίατρος

My father bought me a bike as a birthday present. You should have your teeth checked by a dentist at least twice a year. She dyed her hair purple for Halloween.

dentist (n)

dye (v) lexical (adj)

to change the colour of something using a special liquid, βάφω relating to words, λεξιλογικός

topic (n)

a subject of discussion or conversation, θέμα

vs (prep)

(an abbreviation for versus) against; in opposition to; in contrast to, σε αντίθεση με, κόντρα

Synonym

Word Family

dental

colour, stain, tint

WordNet is a large lexical database of English. The teacher assigned each group a topic to discuss. Tomorrow's game is Newcastle vs. Arsenal.

Antonym

lexically issue, subject, theme

Unit 5 – Lesson 1 Word

Definition

Example

Synonym

admission (n)

the act, process, or result of allowing to enter, είσοδος

entrance, entry

archaeology (n)

the study of past human life, αρχαιολογία

artifact (n)

any object made by human beings, παλιό χειροποίητο αντικείμενο

Admission to the exhibition will be by invitation only. The purpose of archaeology is to learn more about past societies and the development of the human race. The museum had an exhibit of ancient Mexican artifacts.

be off (exp)

turn off, είμαι σβηστός

change (n)

when something becomes different, αλλαγή

It is cold because the heating is off. There are two changes in the class schedule today.

coin (n)

a piece of metal money that is small, flat, and round

Pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters are all coins.

comprehension (n)

the ability to understand completely and be familiar with a situation, facts, etc., κατανόηση extremely attractive or exciting, εκθαμβωτικός

His comprehension of mathematics is good.

dazzling (n) display (n)

a collection of objects or pictures arranged for people to look at, επίδειξη

document (n)

a written or printed paper that gives factual information or proof of something, έγγραφο an object such as a painting that is shown to the public, έκθεμα a bone, a shell or the shape of a plant or animal which has been preserved in rock for a very long period, απολίθωμα (informal for refrigerator); a piece of kitchen equipment which uses electricity to preserve food at a cold temperature, ψυγείο in reality or actuality, πραγματικά

exhibit (n) fossil (n)

fridge (n)

In fact introduce (v)

to bring to public notice, εισάγω

jewellery (n)

rings, watches, necklaces, or other ornaments; jewels, κοσμήματα a device with a system of parts that work together to perform a task, μηχανή

machine (n)

Antonym

Word Family

archaeologist, archaeological

artifactual

changing

knowledge, understanding

comprehent

That was a dazzling performance. There's an Egyptian art collection on display at the museum at the moment. Birth certificates, marriage licenses, and passports are kinds of documents. He studied the dinosaur exhibits at the museum.

exhibit

exhibition

The branch of geology that studies fossils is called palaeontology. I put the milk in the fridge to keep it cold.

refrigerator

In fact, it was a wonder anyone survived. The principal introduced his idea of a special reward for students who do their homework on time. She wears a lot of gold jewellery.

present

Cars, computers, hair dryers, and vacuum cleaners are all examples of machines.

mechanism

introduction, introductory

jeweller machinelike, machinery

Unit 5 – Lesson 1 Word

Definition

Example

Synonym

manage (v)

to succeed in doing in spite of problems, καταφέρνω a substance formed in the earth that is not of an animal or a plant, ορυκτό all the animals, plants, rocks, etc. in the world and all the features, forces and processes that happen or exist independently of people, φύση a pad of writing paper, σημειωματάριο

Anna finally managed to escape. The study of minerals is called mineralogy.

succeed at

painting (n)

a specific picture done by a painter, πίνακας

Her painting won second prize at the art show.

souvenir (n)

something kept as a reminder of a place, event, or friendship, αναμνηστικό, σουβενίρ a person who talks or gives a speech, ομιλητής

He bought a glass egg as a souvenir of the ostrich farm.

suitcase (n)

a case used for carrying clothing and personal items, βαλίτσα

I packed my suitcase.

treasure (n)

money or valuable items that have been collected or stored up, θησαυρός the title of male Russian rulers before 1917 (another spelling of czar), Τσάρος

The king has treasures worth millions of dollars.

mineral (n) nature (n)

notepad (n)

speaker (n)

Tsar (n)

This new technique of artificially growing cells copies what actually happens in nature.

Antonym

Word Family management, manager

natural

I wrote down her number on my notepad.

memento

Everyone turned around to see the speaker of these surprising words.

The title Tsar is derived from the Latin word for emperor, Caesar.

speak, speech

fortune

Unit 5 – Lesson 2 Word

Definition

Example

Big Ben (n)

the nickname for the great bell of the clock at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London, Μπιγκ Μπεν a large, usually tall building divided into separate parts for use as offices or homes by several different organizations or people, πολυόροφο κτήριο a large building that is divided into flats, πολυκατοικία a road or path built over a road or river so that you can walk or drive from one side to the other, γέφυρα the London home and primary residence of the British monarch, παλάτι του Μπάκινγχαμ

Big Ben has become one of the most prominent symbols of London.

block (n)

block of flats (n) bridge (n)

Buckingham Palace (n)

cartoon (n)

a drawing or series of drawings that make people laugh or think; comic strip, κινούμενα σχέδια

conversation (n)

talk between people, συζήτηση

encyclopaedia (n)

a book that has information on a wide variety of subjects, or on many aspects of one subject, εγκυκλοπαίδεια something that a person has done or lived through, εμπειρία a British word for a group of connected rooms on one floor used as a place to live, διαμέρισμα a present or something which is given, δώρο

experience (n) flat (n)

gift (n) grammatical (adj)

Greenwich (n) Harrod’s (n)

Synonym

Antonym

Word Family

That building over there is an office block.

There is a new block of flats in my neighbourhood. There are two bridges across the river near here. Buckingham Palace is used to entertain guests on state, ceremonial and official occasions. I like watching Tom and Jerry cartoons but my favourite cartoon character is Mickey Mouse. There is little time for conversation at work.

cartoonist

communication, dialogue, discussion

converse

The war was a terrible experience for everyone.

knowledge

experienced

We'll be staying in a flat in London for six months.

apartment, lodging, residence

The guests all arrived bringing gifts.

present

Encyclopaedias are arranged in alphabetical order.

having to do with the rules for forming the words and sentences of a language, γραμματικός a borough of London, Γκρήνουιτς

Pete's paper had several grammatical errors in it.

a high-end department store located in Brompton Road in Brompton, Kensington, Χάροντς (διάσημο πολυκατάστημα στο Λονδίνο)

At Harrods.com you may discover luxury gifts for every occasion and exclusive beauty products.

Greenwich is best known for its maritime history.

grammar, grammatically, grammaticality

Unit 5 – Lesson 2 Word

Definition

Example

HMS Belfast (n)

a museum ship, permanently moored in London on the River Thames and operated by the Imperial War Museum, πολεμικό καράβι που λειτουργεί ως μουσείο a time, often one or two weeks, when someone does not go to work or school but is free to do what they want, such as travel or relax, διακοπές knowledge or facts that come from a source, πληροφορίες causing attention to or concern about, ενδιαφέρων

HMS Belfast is a unique reminder of Britain's 20th century naval heritage.

holiday (n)

information (n) interesting (adj) London Eye (n)

Madam Tussaud’s (n)

a giant 135-metre tall wheel situated on the banks of the River Thames, in London, England, Ο τροχός της χιλιετίας (γνωστό αξιοθέατο του Λονδίνου) a wax museum and a major tourist attraction in London, Μουσείο της Μαντάμ Τυσώ

period (n)

a length of time, χρονική περίοδος

practice (n)

doing something regularly or repeatedly to improve your skill at doing it, εξάσκηση an office worker employed primarily to greet visitors, and answer routine questions, ρεσεψιονίστ an open space in a town, with big buildings all round, πλατεία St Paul's Cathedral is a Church of England cathedral dedicated to Paul the Apostle, Καθεδρικός Ναός του Αγίου Παύλου Tower Bridge is a bridge in London, England, over the River Thames, η γέφυρα του Πύργου (του Λονδίνου) a historic castle on the north bank of the River Thames in central London, Πύργος του Λονδίνου

receptionist (n)

square (n) St Paul's Cathedral (n)

Tower Bridge (n)

Tower of London (n)

Synonym

Antonym

Word Family

Patricia is on holiday next week.

The newspaper is full of information. I've read all her books, because she is an interesting author. The London Eye is also known as the Millennium Wheel.

Madam Tussaud's displays waxworks of historical and royal figures, film stars and sports stars. Her work means that she spends long periods away from home. Leila spends a few hours every day on violin practice. A receptionist is often the first business contact a person will meet at any organization. The hotel is in the main square of the town, opposite the town hall. St Paul's Cathedral is the seat of the Bishop of London. Tower Bridge is close to the Tower of London, which gives it its name Her Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress is more commonly known as the Tower of London.

data, knowledge, material stimulating

drill, exercise, repetition

inform, informative dull, monotonous

interest

practise

reception

Unit 5 – Lesson 2 Word

Definition

Example

Trafalgar Square (n)

a tourist attraction square in central London, England, πλατεία Τραφάλγκαρ

trip (n)

a journey in which you go somewhere, usually for a short time, and come back again, ταξίδι comparative of 'bad', χειρότερος

At the centre of Trafalgar Square is Nelson's Column, which is guarded by four lion statues at its base. I made two trips to the store today.

worse (adj)

I think this film is worse than the one I saw last week.

Synonym

Antonym

better

Word Family

Unit 5 – Lesson 3 Word

Definition

Example

archaeologist (n)

someone who studies the buildings, graves, tools and other objects of people who lived in the past, αρχαιολόγος to cut off the head of, αποκεφαλίζω

Archaeologists examine ancient sites and objects to learn about the past.

behead (v)

biography (n)

the written story of the facts and events of a person's life, βιογραφία

collection (n)

a gathering of a group of things of the same type, συλλογή the son or daughter of an aunt or uncle, ξάδελφος/η the act of judging what is good or bad in something

cousin (n) criticism (n) development (n) die (v)

the act of developing or bringing to a completed state, ανάπτυξη to stop living; become dead, πεθαίνω

Louis XVI, the King of France, was beheaded during the French Revolution. A new biography of Abraham Lincoln reveals the mystery of his assassination. We saw a coin collection at the museum. Harry and I are cousins. The teacher's criticism helped us to become better learners. The development of the new shopping mall took several years. The plant died because he never watered it.

different (adj)

not the same; not alike, διαφορετικός

dig (v)

to make a hole by removing dirt, sand, or the like, σκάβω

divorce (v)

to end your marriage by an official or legal process, παίρνω διαζύγιο a mammal that lives in the water, δελφίνι

Dolphins look like large fish but they breathe air.

excavate (v)

to uncover by digging, κάνω ανασκαφή

Archaeologists excavated the ancient city.

follow (v)

to come or go after or behind, ακολουθώ a space or blank in something that is otherwise connected or complete, κενό the written record of things that happened in the past, ιστορία

He followed me down the street. There are gaps in my diary where I didn't feel like writing anything. Abraham Lincoln was a famous president in the history of the United States. The materials for the tree house included wood, metal, and rope. The Minoan civilization was rediscovered at the beginning of the 20th century through the work of the British archaeologist Arthur Evans.

dolphin (n)

gap (n) history (n)

material (n) Minoan (adj)

anything used for building or making something else, υλικό relating to the advanced Bronze Age culture that flourished in Crete from about 3000 to 1100 B.C., Μινωικός

The twins wore different shirts so the teacher could tell them apart. Pirates dig for buried treasure.

Synonym

Antonym

Word Family archaeological, archaeology

biographical

accumulation, assortment, group, set

collect, collector

complaint

critisize

advancement, enlargement, growth expire, pass, pass away, perish distinct

decline

develop, developemental

live, survive

dead, death

identical, related, same

difference, differently

bury

excavation

burrow

She's divorcing her husband.

unearth

blank, interval, opening historic, historical stuff, substance

Unit 5 – Lesson 3 Word

Definition

Example

Synonym

note (n)

a short piece of writing, σημείωμα

We got caught passing notes in class.

memo

owner (n)

the person that something belongs to, ιδιοκτήτης

We need to find out who the owner of this notebook is and return it.

possessor

ownership

palace (n)

the official home of a king or queen or other persons of high rank or authority, παλάτι a building for holding and punishing people who have broken the law, φυλακή a massive monument of ancient Egypt built over a crypt or tomb, πυραμίδα

Many historic palaces are now put to other uses such as parliaments and museums. People who sell drugs will be sent to prison.

jail

imprison, prisoner

prison (n) pyramid (n)

recent (adj) report (v) role (n)

site (n) statue (n) step (n) storeroom (n) survive (v) text (n)

having to do with or happening in the very near past, πρόσφατος to tell; state, αναφέρω the position or purpose that someone or something has in a situation, organization, society or relationship, ρόλος a place where something is built, or where something happened, χώρος a piece of art that is made out of stone, metal, or other material, άγαλμα an act or stage in a series, βήμα a storage room for inventory, supplies, or equipment, αποθήκη to continue to live despite serious threat to one's life, επιζώ the written words in a book, magazine, etc., not the pictures, κείμενο

thousand (n)

the number 1,000, χίλια

understand (v)

to get the meaning, nature, or importance of, καταλαβαίνω a small town or community, often in the country, χωριό

village (n)

wonder (n)

a thing or event that causes admiration, surprise, or amazement, θαύμα

The earliest known Egyptian pyramids are found at Saqqara, northwest of Memphis After the recent storm, many people are still without electricity. I reported the good news to my friends.

late

distant

narrate, relate, say, state, tell

What is his role in this project?

part

The council haven't yet chosen the site for the new hospital. There are some statues in front of the museum.

locality

Follow the steps carefully in putting together the bicycle. We have to clean the storeroom twice a year.

procedure, stage

They had so little food that it was a miracle they survived. You can skip the questions at the end of each chapter and read only the text. A picture is worth a thousand words.

exist

Do you understand what you're reading?

comprehend, follow, perceive

We stayed in a charming bed-and-breakfast in a lakeside village. The mountains in Oregon are natural wonders.

Antonym

Word Family

recently reporter

survival, surviving, survivor

misunderstan d villager

marvel, miracle, phenomenon

wonderful

Unit 5 – Lesson 3 Word

Definition

Example

Synonym

Antonym

Word Family

wonderful (adj)

causing feelings of wonder; excellent or amazing, υπέροχος

She has made wonderful progress in school this year.

admirable, amazing, excellent, terrific

awful, lousy

wonderfully

Unit 6 – Introduction Word

Definition

Example

aluminium (n)

a strong, light, silver metal that does not easily rust. Aluminum is a chemical element, αλουμίνιο measure; quantity, ποσότητα

Aluminium cans can be used for recycling.

a usual amount or kind; something that is not outside the ordinary, στο μέσο όρο to separate suddenly into two or more pieces, or to stop working by being damaged, σπάω to cause something to weaken or decay, χαλάω

The temperature this winter was average for our area. The dish fell to the floor and broke.

amount (n) average (n) break (v)

break down (v) can (n)

cheap (adj) cost (v) hypothesis (n)

make up (something) (v) pollutant (n)

unless (conj) waste (n)

a closed metal container, especially a cylindrical one, in which some types of drink and food are sold, κονσέρβα costing little money or less than is usual or expected, φθηνός to have the price of; amount of money, given in exchange for something else, κοστίζω a prediction or educated guess that can be tested and can be used to guide further study, υπόθεση to form a particular thing, amount or number as a whole, αποτελώ a waste material that pollutes air, water or soil, and is the cause of pollution, μολυντικός παράγοντας except; on the condition that, εκτός εάν unwanted matter or material of any type, often that which is left after useful substances or parts have been removed, σκουπίδια

Synonym

Antonym

Word Family

This amount of snow isn't enough for skiing.

Temperatures were high enough to break down the chemicals. When we went camping we took with us cans of food. I got a cheap flight at the last minute.

mean, normal damage

breakage

container, tin

cheaply

inexpensive, reasonable

"How much does this book cost?" "It costs €25." This chapter explains scientists' new hypothesis about the birth of stars.

costly, dear, expensive cost (n) hypothetical

Road accident victims make up almost a quarter of the hospital's patients. The water in this area has a lot of toxic pollutants. We won't go unless we're invited. Britain produces 20 million tonnes of household waste each year.

taint

garbage, litter, rubbish

pollute, pollution

Unit 6 – Lesson 1 Word

Definition

Example

Synonym

agency (n)

a business which represents one group of people when dealing with another group, πρακτορείο a written list showing the cost of items bought or services provided, λογαριασμός to draw air into the lungs and let it out, αναπνέω

There is a large job agency that supplies workers for several companies in the area. They sent us a bill for the work they had done.

company

He was breathing hard after running.

inhale

the process of taking in air and letting it out, αναπνοή the part of a finished cigarette that has not been smoked, αποτσίγαρο

I was kept awake by his heavy breathing. Cigarette butts are one of the most commonly found forms of litter on the street. My friends and I had a great time at summer camp this year. They left the flat in a terrible condition - there was mess everywhere.

inhaling

Her stomach-ache was a consequence of eating too much. The tea leaves come in a small metal container.

conclusion, effect, outcome, result box

We took a long drive through the open countryside. He bought a packet of salt and vinegar crisps.

country, land

bill (n)

breathe (v) breathing (n) butt (n)

camp (n) condition (n)

a place where people stay in tents or other temporary structures, κατασκήνωση the particular state that something or someone is in, κατάσταση

consequence (n)

that which follows; result, συνέπεια

container (n)

something, such as a box, barrel, or can, that holds or can hold something else, δοχείο land that is outside cities and towns; a rural area, εξοχή

countryside (n) crisp (n)

dawn (n) decompose (v) decrease (n) dirty (adj) disgrace (n) dizzy (adj)

(usually plural) a very thin, often round piece of fried potato, sometimes with a flavour added, and sold especially in plastic bags, πατατάκι the period in the day when light from the sun begins to appear in the sky, αυγή to decay, αποσυντίθεμαι the amount by which something becomes less, μείωση not clean, βρώμικος that which has or causes shame, ντροπή having a feeling of spinning around and being about to lose your balance, ζαλισμένος

Antonym

Word Family

check, statement breath, breathless

camper situation, state

crispy

We woke up at dawn. After our garbage decomposes, we spread it in the garden. The store offered a ten percent decrease in prices. The windows were so dirty you could hardly see out of them. He is a disgrace to his family. The children were dizzy after spinning in circles.

crumble, disintegrate, rot, spoil cut, decline, drop

decomposition rise

decreasing, decreasingly

soiled

clean

dirt

shame

credit, honour

faint, giddy

dizzily, dizziness

Unit 6 – Lesson 1 Word

Definition

Example

Synonym

drain (n)

a device, such as a pipe, through which a liquid is drained, αποχέτευση

pipe, siphon, tube

drop (v)

to fall or to allow something to fall, πέφτω to get rid of something unwanted, especially by leaving it in a place where it is not allowed to be, πετάω a place where people are allowed to leave their rubbish, σκουπιδότοπος

A drain is a plumbing fixture that provides an exit-point for waste water or water that is to be recirculated. I'm always dropping things. Several old cars had been dumped near the beach.

dump (v)

dump (n)

educate (v) encourage (v)

fine (n)

flood (v) fuel (n)

Gypsy (n)

habit (n)

to provide knowledge, training, and guidance to, εκπαιδεύω to give hope or courage to; give confidence to, ενθαρρύνω an amount of money that has to be paid as a punishment for not obeying a rule or law, πρόστιμο to cover or fill with a flow of water, πλημμυρίζω a substance which is used to provide heat or power, usually by being burned, καύσιμο a member of a race of people originally from northern India who typically used to travel from place to place, and now live especially in Europe and North America, Τσιγγάνος a regular action; routine, συνήθεια

Antonym

Word Family drainable, drainer

discard, get rid of

I need to clear out the shed and take everything I don't want to the dump. A teacher's job is to educate students.

instruct, teach, coach

Winning in the first round encouraged the team and gave them confidence that they could win.

discourage

education, educational, educator encouragement

The maximum penalty for the offence is a 1,000 euro fine. The rains flooded the fields. Wood, coal, oil, petrol and gas are all different kinds of fuel.

overflow, overrun

flooded

routine

habitual

Many Gypsy groups have preserved elements of their traditional culture, including the Romany language. His habit is to brush his teeth before putting on his pyjamas. He became ill with fever.

ill (adj)

not healthy; sick, άρρωστος

infect (v)

to spread germs or disease to, μολύνω

intelligence (n)

the ability to learn, reason, and understand, νοημοσύνη

junk (n)

things having little worth, παλιατζούρες

The garage is filled with junk.

key point (exp)

main point, κεντρική ιδέα

We had to find out the key point of the story.

laziness (n)

when you are not willing to give much effort or to work, τεμπελιά

I could go to the gym - it's just laziness that stops me.

If you cover your mouth when you cough, you won't infect others with your cold. Those math problems are easy for him because of his high intelligence.

sick, unhealthy, unwell contaminate

healthy, well

illness infection, infectious

intellect, mind, understanding, wit

intelligent

garbage, rubbish, trash

apathy, inertia, lethargy

diligence, liveliness

lazy

Unit 6 – Lesson 1 Word

Definition

Example

lead (n)

a very dense, soft, dark-grey, poisonous metal, used especially in the past on roofs and for pipes and also for protection against radiation, μόλυβδος an amount of something carried, φορτίο

Lead is used in building construction, batteries, bullets and weights.

load (n) local (adj)

Mayor (n)

having to do with a particular place such as a neighbourhood or town, τοπικός the head of government in a village, town, or city, Δήμαρχος

The train carried its load of timber down from the mountains. They called the local police for help. Worldwide, there is a wide variance in local laws and customs regarding the powers and responsibilities of a Mayor. I had to agree that my room was a mess.

mess (n)

a state of being dirty or not neat, ανακατωσούρα

mosquito (n)

an insect with a thin body and two wings which bites and sucks the blood of animals and people, κουνούπι at the place where an event is happening or has recently happened, επί τόπου

Did you know that mosquitoes spread diseases?

a man who is an officer of the law and works to catch criminals and help keep people safe, αστυνομικός something that happens because of something else, αποτέλεσμα

The policeman stopped the woman because she was driving too fast.

on the spot (phr)

policeman (n)

result (n)

reuse (v)

We were surprised by the result of the experiment. She will not reuse her glass until it has been washed. It's a shame you can't take a few weeks off.

sick (adj)

physically or mentally ill; not well or healthy, άρρωστος

They rushed the sick child to the hospital.

smog (n)

air pollution, especially in cities, that is caused by a mixture of smoke, gases and chemicals, αιθαλομίχλη, νέφος the grey, black or white mixture of gas and very small pieces of carbon that is produced when something burns, καπνός a cleaning substance that is made from fat or oil and comes in the form of a bar, liquid, powder, or flakes, σαπούνι

Smog is a major problem in Athens.

smoke (n)

soap (n)

Antonym

Word Family unleaded

contents

disorder, muddle

tidiness

messy

The police were called and they were on the spot within three minutes.

to use again or use more than once, επαναχρησιμοποιώ something to feel badly about, ντροπή, κρίμα

shame (n)

Synonym

She leaned back thoughtfully and blew a puff of smoke into the air. Soap is mainly used for washing, bathing, and cleaning.

outcome

reusable pity

shameful sickness

smoky

Unit 6 – Lesson 1 Word

Definition

Example

Synonym

solution (n)

an answer to or explanation of a problem, λύση

The solution to the puzzle took us several hours.

answer, explanation

swimming pool (n)

a container filled with water intended for swimming, πισίνα

throw away (v)

to get rid of as worthless or unnecessary, ξεφορτώνομαι

There are many standard sizes and the largest is the Olympic-size swimming pool. I should throw away that torn shirt.

toothpaste (n)

a paste used to clean the teeth, οδοντόκρεμα

I always buy the same toothpaste.

traffic cones (n)

cone-shaped markers that are placed on roads or footpaths to temporarily redirect traffic in a safe manner, κώνοι τροχαίας a thick rubber ring, often filled with air, which is fitted around the outer edge of the wheel of a vehicle, λάστιχο (αυτοκινήτου) paper or some other material that is used to cover something, περιτύλιγμα

After the car accident, the policemen put traffic cones on the road to redirect traffic.

tyre (n)

wrapping (n)

I've got a flat tyre.

Such beautiful wrapping promises a wonderful present.

Antonym

Word Family solve

Unit 6 – Lesson 2 Word

Definition

Example

Synonym

Antonym

Word Family

adult (n)

a person who is fully grown and mature, ενήλικας

grown-up

child, juvenile

adulthood

bakery (n)

a store in which baked goods, such as bread, cake, and pastry, are made and sold, φούρνος a substance that has been made into a solid, rectangular shape, πλάκα, ράβδος food made by baking a dough of flour or meal, ψωμί

When I am an adult, I will be able to decide for myself. I always buy bread from my local bakery.

bar (n)

bread (n) cardboard (n)

carton (n) cereal (n) cheese (n)

chemical (n)

coke (n)

cover (n) fluoride (n) healthy (adj)

a stiff material made of layers of paper and used to make things like boxes and signs, χαρτόνι a box made of cardboard, paper, or plastic, χάρτινο μπουκάλι food made from grain and eaten for breakfast, δημητριακά a food made from milk, which is usually yellow or white in colour, τυρί a substance used in or produced by a chemical process; any basic substance which is produced by a reaction involving changes to atoms or molecules, χημικό Coca Cola (informal)

something put over something else to protect, or hide, κάλυμμα a chemical substance sometimes added to water or toothpaste, φθόριο being free from sickness; well; fit, υγιής

holder (n)

an object used for holding, υποδοχή

instruction (n)

teaching; the act of giving knowledge, διδασκαλία

jar (n)

a glass or clay container, with a wide opening at the top, which is usually used for storing food, γυάλα

baker

I only need a bar of soap to wash my clothes. She bakes bread every day. Cover the broken window with cardboard until you get it fixed. Milk, cereal, and eggs come in cartons.

box, case

Some kinds of cereal have a lot of added sugar. Feta is a well-known type of Greek cheese.

cheesy

A substance made from chemicals is used to make some drinks taste sweet.

chemically

Coke is a carbonated soft drink sold in stores, restaurants, and vending machines in more than 200 countries. Put the cover back on the bed.

top blanket

coverable, covered

Fluoride is a common toothpaste ingredient. Will you be healthy enough to play in the game tomorrow? This new car has five drink holders. I went to a class to receive instruction in African dance. She put the honey in a jar.

well

ill, sick, unhealthy

health, healthily

stand education container

Instruct, instructional, intstructor

Unit 6 – Lesson 2 Word

Definition

Example

kite (n)

an object consisting of a frame covered with plastic, paper or cloth that is flown in the air at the end of a long string, especially for pleasure, χαρταετός a polite word for a woman or girl, κυρία

Children love flying kites.

bread which is shaped and baked in a single piece and can be sliced for eating, φρατζόλα food used in place of butter that is made of vegetable oil, milk, colouring, and other ingredients, μαργαρίνη a covering for all or part of the face which protects, hides or decorates the person wearing it, μάσκα (plural mice) a very small mammal with grey or brown fur, ποντίκι produced by nature; not made by humans, φυσικός

She bought two loaves of white bread.

lady (n) loaf (n)

margarine (n)

mask (n)

mouse (n) natural (adj)

He helped a little old lady cross the street.

He gave a negative answer to the question.

slice (n)

a broad and flat piece of a larger object, φέτα

slogan (n)

a short easily remembered phrase, especially one used to advertise an idea or a product, σλόγκαν neat and in order, τακτοποιημένος

I'd like one slice of bread and two slices of pie for lunch. "I like Ike" was the campaign slogan for President Dwight Eisenhower. It's hard for some people to keep their desk tidy.

tube (n)

any object that can be used in play, especially by children, παιχνίδι 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

Please put away your toys. A tube of toothpaste usually lasts me a long time.

Word Family

madam, woman

masked

Mickey Mouse is my favourite cartoon character. She uses only natural ingredients in her cooking.

saying or meaning "no”, αρνητικός

toy (n)

Antonym

When my mother makes a cake, she uses margarine instead of butter. The bank robbers wore masks throughout the raid.

negative (adj)

tidy (adj)

Synonym

artificial, manmade, synthetic, unnatural affirmative, positive

negatively

motto

orderly plaything

disorderly, messy, sloppy

tidily, tidiness

Unit 6 – Lesson 3 Word

Definition

Example

art (n)

the making of objects, images, music, etc. that are beautiful or that express feelings, τέχνη the sister of someone's father or mother, or the wife of someone's uncle, θεία relating to, or associated with the environment, περιβαλλοντικός

Can television and pop music really be considered art?

aunt (n) environmental (adj)

Synonym

I have an aunt in Australia.

the number 1,000,000, εκατομμύριο objects positioned one on top of another, στίβα

present (n)

something given as a gift, δώρο

She received presents on her birthday.

gift

record (n)

a written account or other collection of information, αρχείο

Historical records show that Native Americans once owned this land.

account, history, statement

respect (n)

politeness, honour and care shown towards someone or something that is considered important, σεβασμός a thick liquid eaten with food to add flavour, σάλτσα

She has no respect for other people's property.

regard

the material on the surface of the ground in which plants grow, χώμα to scatter or send forth, απλώνομαι

This soil is great for growing vegetables.

earth, ground, land

Please spread the news that there will be a meeting tonight. She has been a member of the town council for many years.

disperse, distribute, scatter

pile (n)

sauce (n) soil (n) spread (v) town council (n)

the local government of a town, δημοτικό συμβούλιο

Word Family artist, artistic

A variety of environmental problems now affect our entire world. I have a million things to do!. A pile of dirty clothes were thrown on the bed.

million (n)

Antonym

environment, environmentally millionaire stack

recordable

contempt, disrespect, scorn

respectful, respectable

This website has the best meat sauce recipes.

spreadable

Unit 7 – Lesson 1 Word

Definition

Example

Synonym

align (v)

to place or arrange in a straight line, ευθυγραμμίζω

line up

appliance (n)

a device used for a particular purpose, συσκευή

atomic (adj)

having to do with atoms or energy made from atoms, ατομικός towards the direction which is opposite to the one in which you are facing, προς τα πίσω the smallest living part of an animal or a plant, κύτταρο

Align the ruler and the middle of the paper and then cut it straight. This store sells both large and small kitchen appliances. Atomic energy is efficient but expensive. I pulled the swing backward and then let it go.

back

backwards (adv)

cell (n)

a condition or fact connected with an event or situation, περίσταση

combine (v)

to join together into a whole, συνδέω

Bad weather was a circumstance we didn't think about when planning the picnic. He combined dirt and water to make mud.

common (adj)

easily found; happening often, συνηθισμένος

Pigeons are common in our part of the country.

compass (n)

an instrument for showing direction, πυξίδα

consist (v)

to be made up or formed, αποτελούμαι

crystal (n)

a clear kind of rock that has a regular shape, κρύσταλλος to bring into being or operation, αναπτύσσω

Sailors relied on a compass to find their way across the ocean. This cake consists mainly of sugar, flour, and butter. Diamonds are crystals.

effect (n)

something produced by a cause, αποτέλεσμα

emigrate (v)

to leave one country or region in order to settle in another, μεταναστεύω

gas (n)

a form of matter that is neither liquid nor solid, αέριο to direct or lead along a way that is not familiar, οδηγώ

guide (v) headline (n)

household (n)

the title to a newspaper article that tells what the article is about, κεφαλίδα, τίτλος a group of people who live together, νοικοκυριό

imply (v)

to suggest without saying directly, υποννοώ

improve (v)

to make better, βελτιώνω

Word Family alignment

forwards

Brain cells have a very complex structure.

circumstance (n)

develop (v)

Antonym

condition, incident, thing blend, join, mix

isolate, separate

ordinary, simple, usual

rare, unusual

Scientists are developing a new kind of plastic.

create, generate

The effect of the snow storm was that all airports were closed. Her parents emigrated from Germany to escape from the Nazis.

consequence, result

combination

development cause emigration emigrant

A leak in the gas pipes caused a major explosion. The librarian guided us to the books about Asian snakes. That king's wedding was in the headlines all over the world.

direct, show

guidance

Most households have a dish-washer.

family

When she said that the car was dirty, she was implying that I should clean it. Salt and pepper improved the sauce.

hint, suggest

state

implication

better, enrich

spoil

improvement

Unit 7 – Lesson 1 Word

Definition

Example

instinct (n)

the cause of natural behaviour that is not learned in any species, ένστικτο the period of time between two events or situations, μεσοδιάστημα

His instinct told him to stay inside the house and wait for help. There will be a five minute interval between the presentation and the open discussion. The man who invented the steam engine must have been very intelligent. Iron is used to make steel.

interval (n)

invent (v)

to think of, come up with, or create something new, εφευρίσκω

iron (n)

a heavy grey metal that is one of the chemical elements, σίδηρος to allow something to pass through an opening or crack in a way that was not intended, διαρρέω a glass object containing a wire that produces light from electricity, γλόμπος an object, esp. a piece of iron, that is able to attract iron and steel objects toward itself, μαγνήτης the space around a magnet in which a magnetic force is active, μαγνητικό πεδίο

leak (v)

light bulb (n) magnet (n)

magnetic field (n)

measure (v) migrate (v) myth (n)

natural disaster (n) navigation (n) Navy (n) nickname (n) operate (v)

oxide (n)

to find the exact size of something, using a ruler, scale, or the like, μετρώ to move from one region into another, ξενιτεύομαι a story or group of stories that form part of the traditional knowledge of a society, μύθος a disaster that is caused by natural forces and not by a human, φυσική καταστροφή the act of setting a course for or controlling a ship or aircraft, πλοήγηση ships and soldiers used for fighting wars at sea, Ναυτικό a name given to a person, place, or thing in place of the real name, παρατσούκλι to work or run, λειτουργώ

a compound that includes oxygen, οξείδιο

Synonym

Antonym

Word Family instictive

conceive, create

We keep a bucket on the floor to catch drops of water because the ceiling leaks. The light bulb in my bedroom has stopped working - it is so dark! Magnets are used to attach the cars of toy trains to the engine.

invention inventor

leakage

magnetic, magnetism

Scientists do not agree on how magnetic fields can influence our world. She measured the rug to make sure it would fit in the hallway. Their grandparents migrated from Ohio to Florida. An old Egyptian myth tells why the Nile River floods every year.

calculate

measurement migration migrating

The earthquake was one of the worst natural disasters which has ever struck the area . Navigation is difficult in bad weather.

navigate, navigator

My grandfather served in the Navy during World War Two. New York City's nickname is "The Big Apple." This new sewing machine operates for several hours on batteries. Carbon dioxide is an oxide.

function, run, work

operator, operation, operational

Unit 7 – Lesson 1 Word

Definition

Example

patent (n)

the official legal right to make or sell an invention for a particular number of years, πατέντα saying or meaning yes, θετικός

He got a patent for the toy he designed.

positive (adj)

Synonym

Antonym

Word Family

My mother gave a positive answer when we asked for some money.

affirmative

negative

The evidence failed to prove the guilt of the prisoner. She rarely goes shopping for new clothes.

confirm, establish

The nurse recorded my height and weight in my health chart. The ocean reflected the setting sun.

note, put down

recorded

mirror

reflection, reflecting

prove (v)

to show to be true or correct, αποδεικνύω

rarely (adv)

not often, σπάνια

record (v)

to put in writing, καταγράφω

reflect (v)

send light back and not absorb it, αντανακλώ

regard (v)

to consider or have an opinion about something or someone, θεωρώ often, συχνά

I regard her as one of my best friends.

consider

Accidents occur regularly on this road.

frequently

regular

to move in a circle around a fixed point, περιστρέφομαι the written text of a play, movie, or television show, σενάριο a particular ability to understand or judge, αίσθηση to divide into parts or break the connection between, ξεχωρίζω to cause to tremble, τρέμω, κουνώ

The Earth revolves around the Sun. He wrote a number of film scripts.

rotate, spin

revolving

She had no sense of what was needed to make kids happy. Separate the eggs and save the egg whites for later. The ground shook from the earthquake.

perception

regularly (adv) revolve (v) script (n) sense (n) separate (v) shake (v) slavery (n)

the owning of people by other people, δουλεία

typical (adj)

having all the qualities you expect a particular person, object, place, etc to have, χαρακτηριστικός not strong in force, αδύναμος

weak (adj)

After the Civil War many black people were freed from slavery. A typical baby walks at about one year old. Her weak voice could not be heard in the back rows.

proof

seldom

disconnect

combine, join, link

separately

control

freedom, liberty

slave

classic, representative

abnormal

typically

faint

strong

weaken, weakness

rock, vibrate

Unit 7 – Lesson 2 Word

Definition

Example

Synonym

account (n)

a story or report, περιγραφή

description

attract (v)

to cause to come near, προσελκύω

The newspaper's account of the robbery was accurate. Magnets attract anything made of iron or steel.

cabin (n)

a room in a ship or airplane, καμπίνα

There are more than three hundred seats in the cabin of that jet.

room

cargo (n)

the goods carried by a ship, airplane, or other vehicle, φορτίο to take from one place to another, μεταφέρω

The truck was carrying a cargo of fruit.

goods, load

She carried my suitcase up the stairs.

transport

to limit the number, amount, or increase of something, ελέγχω a person who makes meals, μάγειρας

It is hard to control insects in our garden.

limit,stop

count (v)

to add up, μετρώ

calculate

deck (n)

the floor on a ship or boat, κατάστρωμα

I counted fifteen red cars on the way to school today. All the sailors were called to the main deck.

diagram (n)

a drawing or plan that shows the parts of something, διάγραμμα the position towards which someone or something moves or faces, κατεύθυνση a rounded handle used to open and close a door, χερούλι πόρτας to make certain it is correct or safe, usually by examining it again, διπλο-ελέγχω the amount of electricity in an object, ηλεκτρικό φορτίο

He drew a diagram to show me how my computer works. Which direction did they go in?

design, plan

carry (v) control (v) cook (n)

direction (n) doorknob (n)

catch, draw

Antonym

Word Family

repel

attraction, attractive

controllable

The cook prepared a picnic for us.

cooker, cookery countable

way

direct

enter (v) flow (n)

to come or go into, μπαίνω the movement of something in one direction, ροή

The doorknob on his front door was in the form of a hand. I always double-check that I have locked the door. Magnets attract each other because of electric charges. I entered the house. They stopped the flow of water by building a dam.

force (n)

power, energy, or physical strength, δύναμη

The force of the wind knocked down the trees.

guess (v)

to give an answer about something without knowing all the facts, μαντεύω to fasten something so that the top part is fixed but the lower part is free to move, κρεμώ to move in a certain direction, κατευθύνομαι

Can you guess how old he is?

guess

His coat was hanging behind the door.

hanger

I am heading for the nearest restaurant.

the space inside a ship used to store things, αμπάρι

The hold was filled with several tons of coal.

double-check (v) electric charges (n)

hang (v)

head (v) hold (n)

recheck

access, board

leave

entrance flowing

Unit 7 – Lesson 2 Word

Definition

Example

Synonym

label (v)

to attach a small piece of paper or material to something that gives information about it, ετικέτα one who lives in the local area, ντόπιος

My father labels his suitcase with a tag before he travels.

tag,sign

local (n) log (n)

a daily record of a trip by a ship or plane, ημερολόγιο

lyrics (n)

the words to a song, στίχοι τραγουδιού

nearby (adv)

in an area or position close by, κοντά

occur (v)

to take place, συμβαίνω

perfectly (adv)

totally; completely, τέλεια

poles (n)

the two ends of the Earth, around which the Earth turns, πόλοι making a short, sharp sound, που κάνει θόρυβο σκάζοντας

popping (adj)

The locals don't trust people who are just passing through town. The plane's log showed that we had traveled three hundred miles. When my sister and I write songs together, she writes the music, and I write the lyrics. Stay nearby in case we need your help.

close, near

While we were exploring the old house, something occurred that I shall never forget. That dress fits you perfectly, it was made for you! The North Pole is the northernmost point on Earth. The cork made a popping sound as it shot out of the Champagne bottle.

happen

arrange, make, set

He prepared his house for guests by cleaning it well.

repel (v)

to force back, απωθώ

These magnets are repelling each other.

role (n)

the character played by an actor, ρόλος

The role of Hamlet is a challenge for any actor.

part

rope (n)

very thick, strong string, σκοινί

They used ropes to tie and lift the boxes.

band, cable

rub (v)

to use pressure on with a back and forth motion, τρίβω to receive, use, or enjoy together with one or more others, μοιράζομαι a short, bright flash, σπίθα, αναλαμπή

He rubbed his sore arm.

steal (v)

to take from another person without permission, κλέβω

stove (n)

a piece of equipment that you cook on, ηλεκτρική κουζίνα to remain fixed in place, παραμένω κολλημένος

stuck (v)

take

The old poster is still stuck to the wall.

substance (n)

a particular kind of matter, ουσία

Her hands were covered in a sticky substance.

twice (adv)

two times; in two instances,

I called her twice, but she

locally

away occurrence

preparation attract

All the guests shared the delicious meal. Sparks are made when electricity flows across a space. Someone stole my bicycle even though I’d put a lock on it. I've left some soup on the stove for you.

outsider

polar

to make ready, προετοιμάζω

spark (n)

Word Family

perfect

prepare (v)

share (v)

Antonym

double

repellent

Unit 7 – Lesson 2 Word

Definition

Example

δυό φορές

didn’t pick up her phone.

Synonym

Antonym

Word Family

Unit 7 – Lesson 3 Word

Definition

Example

adopt (v)

To take into one's family through legal means and raise as one's own child, υιοθετώ when money or goods are given to help a person or organization, προσφορά to come to live in a country where one was not born, μεταναστεύω something that happens, περιστατικό

My mom and dad adopted a little girl from China, so now I have a sister. This library depends on the donation of books.

donation (n) immigrate (v) incident (n) joke (v)

to talk in a way that is not serious, αστειεύομαι

lay (v)

to produce an egg, γεννώ αυγά the smallest amount or unit of something, especially energy, κβάντο, στοιχειώδες ποσό ενέργειας a person or organization that gives money to support an activity, event, etc, χρηματοδότης one form of something that is slightly different to other forms of the same thing, εκδοχή

quantum (n)

sponsor (n)

version (n)

Synonym

Antonym

Word Family adoption, adopted

contribution

My parents immigrated to the United States before I was born. Several incidents led them to believe she was a thief. He didn't mean it - he was only joking.

event, happening

Hens lay eggs.

produce

donate immigrant, immigration incidental, incidentally

Max Planck discovered the quantum nature of energy in 1899. BP and Shell are sponsors for many television programmes. I told the principal my version of the fight.

sponsorship

account, story

Unit 8 – Lesson 1 Word

Definition

Example

Synonym

article (n)

a piece of writing on a particular subject that appears in a newspaper, magazine, or book, άρθρο a passenger in a car who continuously tells the driver how they should drive, ενοχλητικός συνοδηγός the land along the side of a river, όχθη ποταμού

The local newspaper had an article about the missing jewels.

essay

backseat driver (id) bank (n) basic (adj)

complicated (adj) device (n)

enable (v) flip (n) get around (v) hit the road (phr) hold your horses! (phr) innovative (adj)

being the main or most important part of something; very simple, with nothing special added, βασικός hard to understand; difficult to do or to deal with, πολύπλοκος an invention or machine used to perform simple tasks, συσκευή

These flowers generally grow on river banks and near streams. The basic idea of bowling is to knock over as many pins as you can.

shore

Our teacher gave us a complicated problem to work on. The computer is a device that has changed the way people work.

complex, tricky

This ticket enables you to swim here.

used to tell someone to stop and consider carefully their decision or opinion about something, με το μαλακό new and inventive, πρωτοπόρος

Just hold your horses, Bill. Let's think about this for a moment.

to have as a necessary part or result, περιλαμβάνω

look a gift horse in the mouth (phr)

to criticize something received as a gift, ενός του χάριζαν γάιδαρο και τον κοιτούσε στα δόντια

mankind (n)

all people, considered as a group, ανθρωπότητα

means (n)

(plural) a method or way of doing something, τρόπος

mechanical (adj)

relating to or operated by machines, μηχανικός

ordinary (adj)

not special or different in any way, συνηθισμένος

Word Family

Mike's a real backseat driver and I find it so irritating.

to give means or power to do something, δίνω τη δυνατότητα when something turns over quickly or repeatedly, στριφογυρνώ to be able to go to different places without difficulty, κυκλοφορώ to start a journey, ξεκινώ ταξίδι

involve (v)

Antonym

elementary, fundamental

basically

simple

gadget, instrument, tool allow, let, permit

The captains flipped a coin into the air. We managed to get around and see quite a bit of the island. It's getting late - I'd better hit the road.

The company's innovative management techniques seem to be paying off.

novel, original

Baseball involves throwing, catching, and batting a ball. Don't look a gift horse in the mouth; a lot of people would be glad to have this old car your parents gave you. It is up to mankind to make the world a safe place to live in. We need to find some other means of transportation. Cars have many mechanical parts.

include

Although she is famous, she tries to lead an ordinary life.

natural, normal, usual

standard, traditional

innovate, innovation involvement

humanity,man, world method, way mechanically

Unit 8 – Lesson 1 Word

Definition

Example

pedal (v)

to push the pedals of a bicycle round with your feet, κάνω ποδήλατο

penny-farthing (n)

a type of bicycle used in the past which had a very large front wheel and a small back wheel, ποδήλατο με μια μεγάλη και μια μικρή ρόδα

plain (adj)

clear and understood, απλός

We were pedalling very fast against the wind, but didn't seem to be getting anywhere. Although easy to ride slowly because of their high centre of mass and the inverted pendulum effect, the penny-farthing was prone to accidents. It was plain to everyone that she was angry.

principle (n)

a basic idea or rule which explains how something happens or works, αρχή

Our country's laws are based on the principles of liberty and justice.

put the cart before the horse (phr)

to do or place things in a way that is not their logical order, βάζω λάθος προτεραιότητες

reply (v)

to give an answer in words or writing, απαντώ

You're putting the cart before the horse if you spend money before you have it. Did you reply to your cousin's letter?

resort (n)

a place where people go to relax and have fun while on vacation, θέρετρο to disrupt a balance or routine, αναστατώνω

rock the boat (phr)

sideways (adv) speech (n)

in a direction to the left or right, not forwards or backwards, προς το πλάι a talk given in front of an audience, λόγος

transportation (n)

when people or goods are moved from one place to another, μεταφορά

tread water (phr)

(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 towards the top of a hill, ανηφορίζοντας

uphill (adv) vehicle (n) wheel (n)

wherever (conj)

something that takes people from one place to another, όχημα a circular object fixed under a vehicle so that it moves smoothly over the ground, τροχός, ρόδα in any or every place, οπουδήποτε

Synonym

Antonym

Word Family pedal

evident, obvious

plainly

law, regulation

answer, respond

My family went to a tropical resort this winter. I tried to suggest a few ways in which we might improve our image and was told very firmly not to rock the boat. He jumped sideways to avoid the car. The mayor gave a speech at city hall.

address, talk

Many companies encourage their employees to use alternative means of transportation. The invention of the new bike gives a new meaning to treading water.

transport

We'd walked half a mile uphill before we got a view of the city. Cars, buses, and airplanes are vehicles. My bike needs a new front wheel. She leaves a mess wherever she goes.

speak, speaker

Unit 8 – Lesson 2 Word

Definition

Example

Synonym

Antonym

ahead (adv)

in front, μπροστά

Turn left at the traffic lights, and you'll see the hospital straight ahead.

forward

backward

airfield (n)

a place where small or military aircraft can take off and land, μικρό αεροδρόμιο a round, flat shape like the letter O, κύκλος to have an accident, especially one which damages the vehicle, συγκρούομαι a visit to a place in which you go there and come back on the same day, ημερήσιο ταξίδι the length of the space between two places or things, απόσταση describes something that is becoming lower in size, amount or strength, που μειώνεται a device used to make a loud warning sound, κόρνα

There is an airfield near Tatoi.

airport

We all sat on the floor in a circle. The plane crashed into a mountain side.

ring

rising and floating in the air without any physical support, αιώρηση producing a large amount of noise, δυνατός

The Maglev train uses levitation to move. I heard a loud bang and then saw white smoke.

noisy

mostly (adv)

for the most part, κυρίως

potential (adj)

possible when the necessary conditions exist, ενδεχόμενος

The weather report said that today will be mostly sunny. A number of potential buyers have expressed interest in the company.

generally, mainly, on the whole possible

puncture (n)

a small hole caused by a sharp object, τρύπα, κλατάρισμα a symbol or message in a public place which gives information or instructions, πινακίδα located in the highest place or position, κορυφαίος

My bike has had two punctures in the last three weeks. There is a 'no-smoking sign' in all hospitals.

hole

She's one of the top executives in the fashion industry. The play was performed on a triangular stage.

highest, uppermost

circle (n) crash into (v)

day trip (n)

distance (n) falling (adj)

horn (n) levitation (n) loud (adj)

sign (n)

top (adj) triangular (adj)

of a flat shape with three sides, τριγωνικός

Word Family

circular

Do you fancy coming on a day trip to Bath next Saturday? He calculated the distance between the Earth and the Sun. Parents have been complaining about falling standards in the school. Dad blew the horn on his car to warn the dog away.

distant rising

alarm

loudly, loudness

actual

potentially

notice

bottom triangle

Unit 8 – Lesson 3 Word

Definition

Example

anywhere (adv)

in or to any place, οπουδήποτε, πουθενά

I couldn’t find a restaurant anywhere.

championship (n)

a competition to find the best team or player in a game or sport, πρωτάθλημα the money that is used in a country, νόμισμα μιας χώρας

The chess championship begins next week.

final cash, money

currency (n) goodness (interj)

a word used to express surprise or alarm, Θεέ μου!

The pound is the basic unit of currency in the UK. Goodness! You've had all your hair shaved off!

lane (n)

a marked route for traffic going in one direction, λωρίδα κυκλοφορίας

The four lane road turned into two lanes as we came closer to town.

natural features (n)

landscape features that were created by natural processes, φυσικά χαρακτηριστικά the total number of people living in a country, city, or other area, πληθυσμός to have a connection, σχετίζομαι

Rivers and mountains are examples of natural features.

population (n) relate (v) rescue (v)

scenic (adj)

willing (adj)

to help someone or something out of a dangerous, harmful or unpleasant situation, διασώζω showing natural or beautiful scenery, γραφικός to be happy to do something, πρόθυμος

New York City has a population of more than ten million. Her question did not relate to the topic we were discussing. The firefighters rescued three people from the burning building. As he was climbing up the hill, the scenic panorama of the valley made him feel relaxed. He’s willing to lend us some money.

Synonym

Antonym

Word Family

champion

wow

populate apply, connect, link

related, relation

free, save

rescuer

picturesque

Unit 9 – Lesson 1 Word

Definition

Example

Synonym

Antonym

Word Family

aggressive (adj)

angry and violent towards another person, επιθετικός

offensive, tough

mild, peaceful

aggressively, aggression

agreement (n)

common understanding; harmony; accord, συμφωνία

deal

conflict, dispute

agree

anorak (n)

a short coat with a hood that keeps out the wind and rain, αδιάβροχο unpleasantly proud and behaving as if you know more than other people, υπερόπτης very unpleasant, απαίσιος

He has a hard time getting along with others because of his aggressive nature. My parents and I reached an agreement about how much time I must practice piano every day. On cold days, I always wear an anorak.

humble, modest

arrogantly, arrogance

wonderful

awfully

arrogant (adj)

awful (adj) background (n)

Success makes some people arrogant. There was an awful storm last night.

horrible, terrible

the part of a picture or scene that is towards the back or seems to be furthest away, φόντο to be in the same situation as someone else, especially an unpleasant situation, μπαίνω στη θέση κάποιου a small amount; little piece, κομμάτι

The dog chewed the napkin to bits.

fragment, piece, pinch

bright (adj)

strong or clear in colour or shine, φωτεινός

The house is painted a bright yellow.

brilliant, colourful, vivid

brilliant (adj)

wonderful or outstanding, εξαιρετικός

You wrote a brilliant essay that really made us think.

dazzling

casual (adj)

not formal in style or appearance, πρόχειρος, ανεπίσημος something that brings about a result or effect, αιτία

We can wear casual clothes in this restaurant. A cigarette was the cause of the fire.

something that tests strength, skill, or ability, especially in a way that is interesting, πρόκληση the usual weather conditions in a place, κλίμα things worn to cover the body, ρουχισμός a vertical list or row, στήλη

Learning all the European capitals was a challenge.

challenging

Antarctica has a cold climate. Her clothing was plain.

climatic

confident (adj)

having trust or faith; satisfied and sure, σίγουρος

We are confident that our team will win.

certain, positive, sure

hesitant, uncertain

cool (adj)

calm and controlled, ψύχραιμος

She seemed very cool before her exam.

nervous

cotton (n)

thread or cloth made from cotton fibres, βαμβάκι

I wore a cotton shirt and woollen trousers.

calm, composed, level-headed

be in somebody's shoes (id) bit (n)

cause (n) challenge (n)

climate (n) clothing (n) column (n)

The artist painted a castle with mountains in the background.

foreground

If I were in your shoes, I'd speak to the boy's parents.

I added up the column of numbers.

dull

brightly, brighten, brightness brilliantly

informal

formal

casually

influence, source

effect

clothes, dress, wear

confidence

Unit 9 – Lesson 1 Word

Definition

Example

crusade (n)

any of the wars between European Catholics and Middle Eastern Muslims between 1095 and 1291, Σταυροφορία a discussion between two people or groups who disagree on an important subject, συζήτηση happy, interested, or hopeful because something good has happened or will happen, ενθουσιασμένος one of the things that has an effect on a particular situation, decision, event, etc, παράγοντας popular at a particular time, της μόδας

The Crusades had an enormous influence on European history.

debate (n)

excited (adj)

factor (n)

fashionable (adj)

gear (n)

greasy (adj) hipster (n)

histogram (n)

any equipment, clothes, or tools used for some particular purpose, εξοπλισμός covered with or full of fat or oil, λιπαρός (plural) trousers that fit tightly over your hips and do not cover your waist, χαμηλοκάβαλο παντελόνι a bar chart or graph, ιστόγραμμα

The debate in Congress lasted two days.

Do you think money should be the most important factor in deciding what job you do? It has suddenly become fashionable for politicians to talk about green issues.

oily

dated, outdated, unfashionable

fashion

grease

This histogram shows the salaries of major league baseball players.

the cup believed to have been used by Christ before his death, Άγιο Δισκοπότηρο

idol (n)

someone that you admire and respect very much, είδωλο to not give attention to something or someone, αγνοώ to change the way that someone thinks or the way that something develops, επηρεάζω not able to be seen; not visible, αόρατος

An archaeologist has sparked a hunt for the Holy Grail after claiming ancient records show it is buried under a 6th century church in Rome. She is the idol of countless teenagers.

not willing to give much effort or to work, τεμπέλης

chic, current, in, trendy

The mechanic's hands were greasy from working on the car. My brother usually wears hipster jeans.

Holy Grail (n)

lazy (adj)

excite, excitement

equipment, outfit

I'm afraid he'll hit the roof when he finds out our flight has been cancelled.

invisible (adj)

Word Family

argument, controversy

The scouts packed their camping gear and set out on a hike.

to suddenly become very angry, εξαγριώνομαι

influence (v)

Antonym

The children are getting really excited about the party.

hit the roof (phr)

ignore (v)

Synonym

idolize

She ignored me at the dance.

disregard, neglect

address, recognize

ignorance, ignorant

His friends influenced his choice of which sport to play.

affect

The house was invisible from the road.

unseen

visible

invisibility, invisibly

Please don't be so lazy about cleaning your room.

idle, sluggish

hard-working

laziness

influential

Unit 9 – Lesson 1 Word

Definition

Example

load of rubbish (phr)

used to say that something is bad, untrue, or stupid, σαχλαμάρες most important; chief; Primary, κύριος, βασικός

There's a load of rubbish on TV nowadays.

main (adj)

Synonym

Antonym

Word Family

The main entrance to the building is on the other side. It was very mature of you to let your brother have the front seat. That dress looks oldfashioned because of the lace on the sleeves.

central, primary, principal adult, grown-up

minor

mainly

childish, immature

maturely, maturity

unfashionable

contemporary, modern, trendy underweight

mature (adj)

fully developed in mental or physical qualities, ώριμος

old fashioned (adj)

not modern, παλιομοδίτικος

overweight (adj)

having too much weight; too heavy, υπέρβαρος

The vet said that my dog is ten pounds overweight.

fat

perform (v)

to present for the entertainment of an audience, ερμηνεύω all of the qualities of a person that make that person different from others, προσωπικότητα not complicated or fancy; without anything extra; simple, απλός happy or satisfied, ευχαριστημένος liked or enjoyed by many people, δημοφιλής the study of the mind and how it influences people's behaviour, ψυχολογία do better, improve, βελτιώνομαι, βάζω τα δυνατά μου to act, or feel a certain way, in response to something, αντιδρώ

The school choir will perform songs from popular musicals. One twin has a cheerful personality, while the other is more serious.

play, stage

The manager wore a plain suit today.

bare, simple

personality (n)

plain (adj) pleased (adj) popular (adj) psychology (n) pull up your socks (phr) react (v)

rebel (n)

one who fights against or does not obey authority, επαναστάτης

relaxed (adj)

feeling calm, comfortable, and not worried or annoyed, ήρεμος showing good judgement and able to be trusted, υπέυθυνος a long curl of hair that hangs down, μπούκλα

responsible (adj) ringlet (n) scarf (n)

scream (v)

a long piece of cloth or knitted material worn around the neck, head, or shoulders, κασκόλ to speak or shout in a shrill, harsh, or angry tone, ουρλιάζω

performer, performance

character, identity

I'm really pleased with your work this year. She is popular at school.

fancy

unpopular

please, pleasure popularity

He is an expert in the field of developmental psychology. He'll have to pull up his socks in maths, if he wants to pass. I thought he might be angry when I said that, but he didn't react at all.

psychological

He was a rebel as a teenager, and he was often in trouble for breaking the rules. George was lying in the sun looking very relaxed and happy. She is very responsible and can be trusted.

rebellious

reaction

relax, relaxation rational, sensible

You could use a curling iron and give your hair nice ringlet curls. A simple loop around the neck is a common way to tie a long scarf. She screamed in fright when she saw a mouse running across the room..

yell

irresponsible

responsibly, responsibility

Unit 9 – Lesson 1 Word

Definition

Example

Synonym

sensitive (adj)

highly aware or feeling things strongly, ευαίσθητος

My sister is sensitive about being teased.

shy away (v)

to avoid someone or something, αποφεύγω

The dog shies away from John since he kicked it.

delicate, emotional, touchy

sleeve (n)

the part of a shirt, dress, or other garment that covers all or part of the arm, μανίκι clean, tidy, and attractive, κομψός

He rolled up his sleeves to do the dishes.

smart (adj)

to find or figure out an answer, λύνω

spiked (adj)

(of hair) arranged in stiff tufts; with a sharp point or points, μαλλιά καρφάκια a condition in which one is the centre of much attention, κέντρο προσοχής to elicit notice by being significantly different from or superior to others, ξεχωρίζω fame; the status of a star or celebrity, διασημότητα

Mary thinks that spiked hair is the best hairstyle.

stereotype (n)

a standardized and usually oversimplified conception held in common by many people, στερεότυπο

Most Greek people seem to believe in the national stereotype of an English person.

stick out (v)

to be prominent, προεξέχω

stuffy (adj)

dull, boring, or very proper, ανιαρός

Ears that stick out too far are a frequent source of embarrassment and ridicule. He’s quick stuffy – much too boring for a teenager!

talk through your hat (id)

to be talking about a subject as if you know a lot about it when in fact you know very little, λέω βλακείες

thrilled (adj)

very excited, happy, and pleased, ενθουσιασμένος

tie (n)

a long, thin piece of cloth that a man wears around his neck with a shirt, γραβάτα (plural) a soft sports shoe, αθλητικό παπούτσι

He wears a tie to work.

trend (n)

a general course, direction, or tendency, τάση

trendy (adj)

relating to the latest style or mode, μοντέρνος

One bad trend is that many young people do not vote. She has some trendy new glasses.

unreal (adj)

not real; lacking actuality or substance; illusory, φανταστικός

Many people go into marriage with unreal expectations.

stand out (v)

stardom (n)

trainer (n)

Word Family sensitivity, sensitize

He is wearing a smart black suit to day as he has an interview. The detectives quickly solved the crime.

solve (v)

spotlight (n)

Antonym

solution

Being shy, she is uncomfortable being in the spotlight. One job candidate stood out from the rest. All were jealous of his rapid rise to stardom.

celebrity, fame stereotypical

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. We were so thrilled to hear about the baby.

thrill, thrilling

Yesterday I bought a new pair of trainers. course, inclination, tendency chic, fashionable, in, modern, stylish, up-to-date airy, deceptive, imaginary

trendy conservative, unfashionable real

unrealistic

Unit 9 – Lesson 1 Word

Definition

Example

Synonym

Antonym

Word Family

vain (adj)

too interested in your own appearance and thinking you are very attractive, μάταιος the part around the middle of your body where you wear a belt, μέση (σώματος) display your emotions openly, δείχνω τα συναισθήματά μου

She is very vain about her hair.

conceited, proud

modest

vanity

waist (n) wear your heart on your sleeve (phr)

The skirt was too big around the waist. She's a shy person. She's never been one to wear her heart on her sleeve.

wedding (n)

a ceremony of marriage, γαμήλια τελετή

My sister's wedding will take place in a church.

marriage

wild (adj)

crazy; out of control, άγριος

crazy, frantic, hysterical

woolen (adj)

of or made of wool, μάλλινος

He went wild when I told him what his son had done. We packed woolen jackets and hats for our winter trip.

calm, cool

Unit 9 – Lesson 2 Word

Definition

Example

appendix (n)

a section at the end of a book or magazine article that gives more information, παράρτημα a belt, often decorated, that is worn over the shoulder and diagonally across the body to carry a sword or bugle, θηκάρι to complain to someone again and again about their behaviour or to ask them to do something, μουρμουρίζω, παραπονιέμαι a long loose piece of clothing without sleeves that fastens around your neck and hangs from your shoulders, κάπα specific; Fixed, συγκεκριμένος

See Appendix 2.6 for more information on the subject.

baldric (n)

be/go on at sb (phr)

cape (n)

certain (adj) chlamys (n)

civil servant (n)

a short cape, fashioned from a single rectangle of fabric fastened with a pin at one shoulder and worn by men in ancient Greece, χλαμύδα someone employed in the civil service, δημόσιος υπάλληλος

cloak (n)

a long, loose, outer garment without sleeves, μανδύας

columnist (n)

someone who writes articles, especially about a particular subject, that appear regularly in a newspaper or magazine, αρθρογράφος

compete (v)

to try to win or get something that others are also trying to get, ανταγωνίζομαι to have to do with; be about; affect, αφορώ

concern (v)

Synonym

Antonym

Word Family

The club admits a certain number of people every year. Chlamys was the most common cloak worn by young Greek men between the seventh and first centuries B.C. All the participants in the survey were employed as civil servants, with income levels ranging from high to low. She arrived at the opera wearing a green velvet cloak. A gossip columnist is someone who writes a gossip column in a newspaper or magazine, especially a gossip magazine. The two friends competed for the starring role in the play.

specific

indefinite, uncertain

certainty

This matter does not concern you.

affect, involve, touch camouflage

The sword hangs high on the right side on a leather baldric. She's been on at me to get my hair cut.

Zorro always wears a cape, a hat and a mask.

cover (v)

to put something over something else, καλύπτω

He covered his face with his hands.

curly (adj)

having curls or likely to curl, κατσαρός something that makes a situation more difficult, μειονέκτημα something that is the same or equal, αντίστοιχος

Sam has curly hair.

disadvantage (n) equivalent (n) fancy (adj)

splendid; grander than the average, φανταχτερός

column

competition, competitor

expose, uncover straight

One disadvantage of this car is its small size.

drawback, handicap

One dollar is the equivalent of one hundred pence. She wore a fancy gown to the ball.

counterpart, equal, match lush, luxurious

benefit, advantage

plain, simple

coverage, covered

Unit 9 – Lesson 2 Word

Definition

Example

Synonym

fix (v)

to repair something that is broken or not working properly, επιδιορθώνω occurring next or after, επόμενος

Ellis was able to quickly find and fix the problem with the car. I got a letter from Marla and wrote back to her the following day. You have to get rid of these old newspapers.

mend

following (adj) get rid of (phr)

to throw away something unwanted, ξεφορτώνομαι

heel (n)

the part of a shoe that supports the back part of a human foot, τακούνι existing only in the mind, φανταστικός

She usually wears black boots with high heels.

tight trousers that are made of soft material that stretches and are worn mainly by women, κολάν the period of European history between Ancient Times and the Renaissance, from A.D. 500 to A.D. 1500, Μεσαίωνας to join three or more pieces of hair by putting them over each other in a special pattern, πλέκω σε κοτσίδα a hair style in which all the hair is drawn up and tied at the back so that the ends hang free, αλογοουρά a position in an organization showing the importance of the person having it, θέση to think that someone or something has a particular quality, value, or standard, κατατάσσω frightened of something, or nervous about something, φοβισμένος a person who serves in the army and who is not an officer, στρατιώτης expecting people to obey rules or to do what you say, αυστηρός a piece of women’s clothing made of very thin material that covers the legs and bottom, καλσόν a short coat with a stiff high collar, worn as part of a uniform by soldiers or the like, χιτώνιο

Leggings are very popular this year.

imaginary (adj)

leggings (n)

Middle Ages (n)

plait (v)

ponytail (n)

rank (n) rate (v)

scared (adj) soldier (n) strict (adj) tights (n)

tunic (n)

uniform (n)

a special suit of clothing worn by all members of a

My mother told me that the monster under my bed is imaginary.

Antonym

Word Family

next

previous

make-believe, mythical

actual, concrete, real

imagine, imagination

soft

strictly, strictness

The great castles of Europe were built during the Middle Ages. She plaited her hair hurriedly. She looks cute with her hair in a ponytail. He has just been promoted to the rank of captain. The company seems to rate him very highly.

position

Robert is scared of heights. The soldiers guarded the entrance to the base. Her strict teacher told her to stay after school. This store has a great variety of trendy tights for the autumn and winter. 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. All the kids in that school wear a uniform.

demanding, severe, stern, stiff

costume

uniformity

Unit 9 – Lesson 2 Word

Definition

Example

Synonym

Antonym

Word Family

It's unlikely that they'll arrive on time, considering the snow. Their complaints upset her.

doubtful, improbable

certain, likely, possible, probable, sure

unlikeliness

particular group, στολή unlikely (adj)

not probable; doubtful, απίθανος

upset (v)

to bother or to make uncomfortable, αναστατώνω

agitate, dismay, disturb

upsetting

Unit 9 – Lesson 3 Word

Definition

Example

Synonym

base (v)

to serve as a basis; establish, βασίζομαι

The novel is based on her own life story.

establish, ground

competition (n)

a contest or game, διαγωνισμός

The diving competition will be held tomorrow.

contest, game

cute (adj)

pretty, charming, or adorable, χαριτωμένος a type of strong cotton cloth used especially to make jeans, ντένιμ someone whose job is to make plans or patterns for clothes, furniture, equipment etc., σχεδιαστής to cause to be seen; show, δείχνω

This outfit for the baby is so cute! Every time I wear denim jeans I feel like a cowboy.

denim (n) designer (n)

display (v)

employee (n) fit (v) handsome (adj) label (n)

mediation (n)

research (v) thick (adj)

trust (v) try on (v) wig (n)

someone who is paid to work for a person or company, υπάλληλος to be the right shape and size for, ταιριάζω σε μέγεθος having a pleasing and healthy appearance; nice to look at, ωραίος a piece of paper or material that is attached to something and gives you information about it, ετικέτα when you talk to two separate people or groups involved in a disagreement to try to help them to agree or find a solution to their problems, διαμεσολάβηση to study a subject in order to discover new information about it, ερευνώ not thin, παχύς, πυκνός

to have confidence in, εμπιστεύομαι to put on clothing to see if it fits, δοκιμάζω ρούχα a head covering made of natural or artificial hair, worn to cover one's own hair, περούκα

Antonym

compete, competitor, competitive

His cousin is a famous fashion designer. Artists often display their paintings along the sidewalks of New York City. How many employees does the firm have?

Word Family

design

exhibit, present, show worker

employ, employer, unemployment

Does the shirt fit him? He is a handsome man. There are washing instructions on the label. Family mediation can be a very useful way for some couples to sort out practical things when they split up. I researched the Greek Civil War for my history class. We placed a thick book on the chair so that Sarah could reach her dinner plate. I trust your opinion. She tried on four dresses before making a choice. Many people purchase a wig to change their style or to create a dramatic look for a special night.

mediate

investigate

researcher

fat

thin

thickness

believe

distrust, doubt

trusted, trustful

Unit 10 – Lesson 1 Word

Definition

Example

clay (n)

moist, stiff earth that is used for making brick, pottery, and tile, πηλός

concept (n)

a general idea or thought, έννοια to concentrate one's attention or efforts, εστιάζω

Under the teacher's supervision, the students will use a pottery wheel to create clay pots. What is your concept of love? She ignored her little brother and focused on getting her work done.

focus (v)

function (n)

the purpose of something or someone, λειτουργία

grow (v)

to become larger by natural development; increase, αναπτύσσομαι to make something become hot or warm, θερμαίνω

heat (v) hemp (n)

a tall plant first found in Asia which is an important source of fibre for rope and coarse cloth, ινδική κάνναβη

leather (n)

animal skin that has been treated to preserve it, and is used for making shoes, bags etc, δέρμα a wild plant whose leaves sting you if you touch them, τσουκνίδα the pale wood of pine trees, πεύκο

nettle (n) pine (n)

process (n) produce (v) raw (adj)

a series of actions that you take in order to do something, διαδικασία to make or manufacture, παράγω not cooked or changed by any process, ωμός

rubber (n)

a strong material that bends easily and is used to make tyres, boots, etc, καουτσούκ

run out of (v)

to finish, use, or sell all of something so that there is none left, ξεμένω having to do with science, επιστημονικός

scientific (adj) soy bean (n) take turns (phr)

a small bean which is used as a food for people and animals, σόγια to do one after the other, in order, κάνω κάτι εναλλάξ με άλλους

The function of an umbrella is to keep you from getting wet. A baby grows fast in its first weeks after birth. We heat our house with wood during the winter.

Synonym

Antonym

idea, notion, thought concetrate

focused

purpose, role, use develop

Word Family

functional decline, decrease

growth

warm

A number of products, including paper and clothing - even food and beer - are made from hemp. The inside of the bag was lined with soft leather. Nettle has many medicinal uses. Pine is often used as a building material and in making furniture, paper etc. We are learning the process of milking cows. This factory produces towels. Raw carrots are one of my favourite snacks. For convenience and safety, guests are advised to wear rubber shoes, long trekking pants and to bring extra shirts and jackets in case of rain. We have run out of milk and juice. He found a scientific solution to the problem. The soy bean plant grows especially in Asia. We'll take turns on the bicycle.

method, operation, procedure make, manufacture

producer, product

consume, eat, finish science, scientifically, scientist

Unit 10 – Lesson 1 Word

Definition

Example

wool (n)

thick thread or material that is made from the hair of a sheep, μαλλί

She doesn't like wool because it can be itchy.

Synonym

Antonym

Word Family woolen

Unit 10 – Lesson 2 Word

Definition

Example

Synonym

Antonym

ancient (adj)

belonging to a time long ago in history, especially thousands of years ago, αρχαίος to join together; Link, συνδέω

The Colloseum is a famous ancient building.

antique, old

brand-new, new

I connected the plug to an extension cord.

attach, join, link

disconnect, separate

someone who delivers messages, packages etc, μεταφορέας when someone or something has to wait, or the length of the waiting time, καθυστέρηση very long string made of strong material and used to catch fish, πετονιά

The company sent the package across town by courier. His delay in finishing the project caused him to get a lower grade.

messenger

connect (v)

courier (n) delay (n)

fishing line (n)

military (adj) order (v) package (n)

parachute (n)

route (n) silk (n) spice (n)

staff (n)

having to do with soldiers or armies, στρατιωτικός to ask to be delivered or made, παραγγέλνω something wrapped in paper, packed in a box and then sent by mail or delivered, πακέτο a large piece of cloth that is attached to your body with strings and helps you to drop safely from a plane, αλεξίπτωτο a road or course of travel from one place to another, διαδρομή a fine, soft, shiny fibre produced by certain insects, μετάξι a vegetable substance with a particular smell or taste which is used to flavour food, μπαχαρικό the people who work for an organization, προσωπικό

The bus uses a different route than it used to.

pack, parcel

path, road, way

The silkworm makes silk as it spins its cocoon.

silky

Pepper and cinnamon are two common spices.

spicy

a period of development, or a particular time in a process, στάδιο a person's position or rank compared with others, θέση

steam (n)

water vapour formed by boiling, ατμός

We cooked the vegetables in steam.

strike (n)

a period of time when a group of workers deliberately stop working because of a disagreement about pay, working conditions etc, απεργία

The teachers’ strike will begin at midnight tomorrow.

status (n)

civil, civilian

The supplies were dropped by parachute.

The entire staff has done an outstanding job this year. Adolescence is a stage between childhood and adulthood. His status went up when he got a promotion.

stage (n)

connected, connection, connector

delayed

Important parameters of a fishing line are its length, material, and weight. Dan wore a military uniform. She ordered some clothes from the catalogue. He was carrying a package under his arm.

Word Family

crew, team level, phase, step level, place, position, standing

steamy

Unit 10 – Lesson 2 Word

Definition

Example

Synonym

string (n)

a cord or thin rope, κορδόνι

He tied a string to his balloon.

line

Antonym

Word Family

Unit 10 – Lesson 3 Word

Definition

Example

cane (n)

the long, hard stem of the bamboo plant and other large grass plants, καλάμι

Sugar cane is the source of sugar in all tropical and subtropical countries of the world.

construction (n)

something that is built, such as a building, κατασκευή

This construction is the tallest in the city.

building, structure

crop (n)

plants grown on a farm, καλλιέργεια movable objects such as chairs, tables, and beds used to make a room fit for living in, έπιπλα to form in the mind a thought, picture, or image of, φαντάζομαι to bring in from another country, εισάγω

Corn is an important crop.

harvest

having a lasting effect on the mind or feelings; making a strong impression, εντυπωσιακός a person who has a special interest or area of study, ειδικός a long thin string of cotton, silk etc used to sew or weave cloth, κλωστή

The new skyscraper is an impressive building.

furniture (n)

imagine (v) import (v) impressive (adj)

specialist (n) thread (n)

Synonym

Antonym

Word Family

construct

My grandmother bought beautiful new furniture for my bedroom. Can you imagine living on the moon?

dream

The United States imports cars from Japan.

She is a specialist in Chinese poetry. I'm looking for a needle and thread to repair a hole in my jeans.

memorable, splendid

export

imported

ordinary

impress, impression