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activity (n) |
a specific thing that is done, δραστηριότητα |
My favourite activity at the weekend is basketball. |
act, action, event |
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advertisement (n) |
a public notice that tells people about things to buy or things that are happening, διαφήμιση |
Did you see the advertisement in the newspaper for the new movie? |
ad, commercial |
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article (n) |
a piece of writing in a newspaper, magazine, or book, άρθρο |
Did you read the article about the president's speech? |
essay |
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Australia (n) |
the smallest continent, Αυστραλία |
Australia is both a country and a continent. |
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chef (n) |
a person whose job is to cook in a restaurant, σεφ |
She is a chef at the Hilton. |
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culture (n) |
the language, ideas, inventions, and art of a particular group of people, κουλτούρα |
American culture has been influenced by the cultures of people from other countries. |
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daily (adj) |
happening or done every day, καθημερινός |
She is taking her daily walk in the park. |
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Geography (n) |
the study of the earth's surface, climate, land forms, and bodies of water, γεωγραφία |
Geography can be split broadly into two main fields: human geography and physical geography |
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greeting (n) |
words or actions used to show pleasure or respect when you meet someone, χαιρετισμός |
She waved a friendly greeting as she got off the bus. |
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interview (n) |
a conversation in which someone asks questions of a person in order to learn more about that person, συνέντευξη |
This magazine often publishes interviews with movie stars. |
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interviewee, interviewer |
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job (n) |
work a person does every day or every week and gets paid for, εργασία |
Does your job require you to wear a uniform? |
business, position, work |
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leisure (n) |
freedom from work; free time, ελεύθερος χρόνος |
She does not have much leisure since she started her new job. |
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online (adj) |
connected to a computer or computer network, συνδεδεμένος (διαδικτυακά) |
Many newspapers have online editions. |
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P.E. (abbr) |
an abbreviation for physical education, Φυσική Αγωγή. |
P.E. is a course taken during primary and secondary education. |
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project (n) |
a piece of planned work or an activity which is finished over a period of time and intended to achieve a particular aim, σχέδιο εργασίας |
We're working on a new project at work. |
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routine (n) |
a regular course of action, ρουτίνα |
Brushing her teeth is part of her morning routine. |
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subject (n) |
an area of knowledge which is studied in school, μάθημα |
My favourite subjects at school are history and geography. |
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around (prep) |
somewhere near in time or amount, γύρω |
We have lunch around noon. |
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bicycle (n) |
a light vehicle with two wheels that you sit on and move by turning the two pedals, ποδήλατο |
My mother taught me how to ride a bicycle. |
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bike (n) |
short for bicycle, ποδήλατο |
My brother is learning to ride a bike. |
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biker |
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bit (n) |
a small amount or a little piece of something, κομματάκι |
I'd like just a bit of ice cream. |
particle, piece, trace |
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boring (adj) |
dull; having no interesting features, βαρετός |
The movie was so boring that we fell asleep. |
dull |
exciting, interesting |
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break (n) |
a period of time when something stops, διάλειμμα |
We took a break from our work to have lunch. |
pause, rest |
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breakfast (n) |
the first meal of the day, which people usually eat in the morning, πρωινό γεύμα |
John never eats breakfast. |
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busy (adj) |
doing something or working on something, πολυάσχολος |
The mechanic is busy putting the engine back together. |
active, occupied, working |
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canteen (n) |
a place that sells food, drink, and some personal supplies, καντίνα |
Canteens are found in schools, factories, and military bases. |
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city (n) |
a large and important town where many people live and work, πόλη |
Edinburgh is one of the largest cities in the United Kingdom. |
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comics (n) |
a magazine, especially for children, which contains a set of stories told in pictures with a small amount of writing, κόμικς |
I enjoy reading comics. |
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crazy (adj) |
(informal) having a mental illness, or acting as if you have one, τρελός |
Don't believe what she says. She's crazy. |
mad |
sane |
crazily, craziness |
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dinner (n) |
the meal you eat in the evening, δείπνο |
In our family, we usually have dinner around six o'clock. |
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evening (n) |
the period between late afternoon and night; the early part of the night, βράδυ |
I walk my dog every morning and evening. |
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guess (v) |
to give an answer or opinion without enough information to be certain, μαντεύω |
Can you guess how much money is in this jar? |
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homework (n) |
schoolwork that is to be done at home, σχολική εργασία στο σπίτι |
You're not allowed to watch TV until you finish your homework. |
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list (n) |
names, numbers, or things placed one after another in a written form, λίστα |
I made a list of everything I need to buy at the store. |
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lunch (n) |
a light meal eaten in the middle of the day, μεσημεριανό γεύμα |
What's for lunch today? |
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meal (v) |
an occasion when people prepare and eat food at a specific time, γεύμα |
People usually eat three meals a day. |
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mention (v) |
to speak about something quickly, giving little detail or using few words, αναφέρω |
I'll mention your ideas to Tom. |
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mum (n) |
an informal British word for mother, μαμά |
His mum told him to come straight home. |
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o'clock (adv) |
of or according to the clock, ακριβώς (για την ώρα) |
Our train leaves at five o'clock. |
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on foot (exp) |
walking, με τα πόδια |
Are you going by bicycle or on foot? |
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once (adv) |
only one time, μια φορά |
I go swimming once a week. |
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parent (n) |
a mother or a father, γονέας |
I'm going to meet Tom's parents for the first time tomorrow. |
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parenthood, parental |
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publish (v) |
to prepare and print something for the public to read, εκδίδω |
I work for a company that publishes magazines. |
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ride (v) |
to sit on a horse or a bicycle and travel along on it controlling its movements, ιππεύω |
I ride my bicycle to work. |
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rider |
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Social Sciences (n) |
study of the social sciences and humanities, Κοινωνικές Επιστήμες |
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stepbrother (n) |
not your parents' son, but the son of a person that one of your parents has married, ετεροθαλής αδελφός |
I have two brothers and one stepbrother. |
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stepfather (n) |
the man who is married to someone's mother but who is not their real father, πατριός |
My mother and my stepfather were very careful to speak respectfully about my biological father. |
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strategy (n) |
a method or plan of action that you intend to use for some purpose, στρατηγική |
What is your strategy for winning the game? |
design, plan |
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tidy (adj) |
neat and in order, τακτικός |
It's hard for some people to keep their desk tidy. |
neat, orderly |
disorderly, messy, sloppy |
tidily, tidiness |
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topic (n) |
a subject that you talk or write about, θέμα |
The environment is a popular topic these days. |
issue, subject |
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twice (adv) |
two times, δύο φορές |
I called her twice, and she answered the second time. |
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Atlantic Ocean (n) |
the ocean bordered by Europe and Africa on the east and North and South America on the west, Ατλαντικός Ωκεανός |
More than one-fifth of the Earth's surface is covered by the Atlantic Ocean. |
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Australian (adj) |
having to do with Australia, its people or language, Αυστραλός |
Australian people are the citizens of Australia. |
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best (adj) |
better than all the others, ο καλύτερος |
That's the best pie I've ever eaten! |
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equipment (n) |
the tools, machines, clothes etc that you need to do a particular job or activity, εξοπλισμός |
We bought a lot of new equipment for our hiking trip, including a tent. |
gear |
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health (n) |
the condition of one's body or mind, υγεία |
She was in bad health after years of smoking. |
condition |
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Indonesia (n) |
a country in southeastern Asia made up of a group of islands stretching from the Indian Ocean into the Pacific Ocean, Ινδονησία |
Jakarta is the capital of Indonesia. |
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necessary (adj) |
something that you must have or must do, αναγκαίος |
Food and water are necessary for life. |
needed, required |
unnecessary |
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outback (n) |
remote, rural areas, especially in Australia and New Zealand, απομακρυσμένες αγροτικές περιοχές. |
The outback is home to a diverse set of animal species |
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Pacific Ocean (n) |
the largest ocean in the world, Ειρηνικός Ωκεανός |
The Pacific Ocean lies between North America and Asia in the north, and South America and Australia in the south; |
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Science (n) |
the studying and learning about Chemistry, Biology, and Physics, Φυσικές Επιστήμες |
In the Science classes we usually do experiments. |
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scientist |
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technical (adj) |
needing special skills, τεχνικός |
They hired someone to deal with the technical problems. |
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technically |
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act (v) |
to perform in plays, movies, or on television, παίζω (πχ θέατρο) |
She acted in the school play. |
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actor, actress |
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apple pie (n) |
a pie containing sliced apples and sugar, μηλόπιτα |
I have a great apple pie recipe. |
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architect (n) |
a person who designs buildings and makes sure they are built correctly, αρχιτέκτων |
Santiago Calatrava is a famous Spanish architect. |
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author (n) |
the writer of a book, article, play, etc., συγγραφέας |
He is the author of two books on Greek history. |
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build (v) |
to make something by joining together different parts, κτίζω |
Are you going to build a new house? |
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builder, building |
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clerk (n) |
a person who works in an office, dealing with records or performing general office duties, υπάλληλος γραφείου |
He started off as a junior office clerk. |
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cook (v) |
to prepare food for eating by using heat, μαγειρεύω |
She cooked macaroni cheese for dinner. |
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cooked, cookery |
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dancer (n) |
someone who dances either as a job or for pleasure, χορευτής |
He's a dancer in the National Ballet Company. |
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day off (exp) |
a day when you don't have to work, ρεπό, μέρα αργίας |
Thursday is his day off. |
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dessert (n) |
a sweet food served at the end of a meal, επιδόρπιο |
What would you like for dessert, cake or ice cream? |
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dish (n) |
a certain kind of prepared food, πιάτο |
Tacos are a dish from Mexico. |
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donkey (n) |
a mammal in the same family as the horse, γάιδαρος |
People use donkeys for riding and to pull or carry heavy loads. |
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driver (n) |
a person who drives, or a person whose job is to drive, οδηγός |
He is a truck driver. |
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editor (n) |
a person whose job is to read and correct pieces of writing, εκδότης |
The editor made few changes to the author's new book. |
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electricity (n) |
energy that is used for light and heat and for making things operate, ηλεκτρισμός |
This small heater uses a lot of electricity. |
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engine (n) |
a machine that uses energy from a source such as gasoline or electricity to do work, μηχανή |
Some new cars have electric engines. |
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fresh (adj) |
just made, φρέσκος |
They enjoyed a fresh cup of tea. |
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freshly, freshness |
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guy (n) |
(informal) a boy or man, τύπος, παιδί |
What's that guy doing? |
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helping (n) |
an amount of food given to one person at one time, μερίδα |
A small helping of pasta. |
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idiom (n) |
a group of words in a fixed order that have a particular meaning, ιδιωματισμός |
The phrase "fall out," meaning "have a disagreement," is an idiom. |
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ingredient (n) |
one of the parts of a mixture, συστατικό |
Flour, sugar, eggs, and cocoa are some ingredients of chocolate cake. |
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kind (n) |
type, sort, είδος |
What kind of dog is that? |
make, sort |
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lasagna (n) |
(plural lasagne) a pasta dish made with wide, flat noodles, tomatoes, and other vegetables, cheese, and meat, λαζάνια |
There is a green version of lasagna, coloured with spinach. |
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order (n) |
a request for goods to be made or delivered, or the goods themselves, παραγγελία |
I usually put in a supermarket order once a week . |
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pilot (n) |
a person who flies an aircraft, πιλότος |
An airline pilot. |
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police (n) |
a department of a town, city, or state government that protects people and their property and makes people obey laws, αστυνομία |
She called the police when she saw someone break into the bank. |
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profession (n) |
a job or type of work that needs special training or study, επάγγελμα |
He entered the legal profession after finishing law school. |
career, occupation, practice |
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sail (v) |
to move over the water, πλέω |
The ship sailed across the ocean. |
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sailor, sailing |
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secretary (n) |
a person whose job is to write letters, keep records, and manage mail and do other things in an office, γραμματέας |
A secretary has many administrative duties. |
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serve (v) |
to offer or provide someone food or drink, σερβίρω |
The waiter served us dinner and beverages. |
wait on |
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serving, service |
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shop owner (n) |
one who owns or operates a store or shop, καταστηματάρχης |
The corner shop owner painted his shop pink. |
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spaghetti (n) |
a form of pasta in the shape of long, thin strings, μακαρόνια |
Spaghetti is made of semolina or flour and water. |
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staff (n) |
a group or team formed to do a particular job, προσωπικό |
The office staff has lunch together once a week. |
crew, team |
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stress (n) |
the louder or longer quality of your voice in one syllable of a word with two or more syllables, τονισμός |
In the word "doctor," the stress is on the first syllable. |
emphasis |
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stuff (n) |
personal things, or any other type of materials or objects, πράγματα, αντικείμενα |
Will you watch my stuff until I get back? |
belongings |
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subtitle (n) |
a title below the main title of a written text, υπότιτλος |
In books, a subtitle is usually an explanatory title. |
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title (n) |
a name of something such as a book, movie, or piece of music, τίτλος |
I can't remember the title of the book. |
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vegetarian (n) |
a person who eats no meat or fish but only vegetables, fruits, nuts, and grains, χορτοφάγος |
A vegetarian diet is derived from plants, with or without eggs or dairy. |
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vegetarianism |
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vet (n) |
someone whose job is to give medical care to animals that are ill, κτηνίατρος |
He took his cat to the vet for his annual checkup. |
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work (n) |
the use of energy and effort to make or do something, δουλειά |
It takes a lot of hard work to build a house. |
effort, labour |
leisure, play |
worker |
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revise (v) |
to study again something you have already learned, κάνω επανάληψη |
We're revising for the test tomorrow. |
review |
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