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ability (n) |
the power or knowledge to do something, ικανότητα |
Most birds have the ability to fly. |
capacity, power |
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bin (n) |
a container for waste, σκουπιδοτενεκές |
Please put those newspapers in the bin. We can recycle them. |
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danger (n) |
something that may harm or injure a person, κίνδυνος |
Firemen face many dangers in their work. |
peril |
safety |
dangerous |
difference (n) |
the condition of not being the same, διαφορά |
What is the difference between an alligator and a crocodile? |
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encyclopedia (n) |
(or encyclopaedia), a book or set of books that has information on a wide variety of subjects, εγκυκλοπαίδεια |
I read an article about atoms in the encyclopedia. |
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entry (n) |
a separate piece of information that is recorded in a dictionary, diary, or list, καταχώριση, συμμετοχή |
Dictionary entries are arranged in alphabetical order. |
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environment (n) |
everything that surrounds living things and affects growth and health; the natural world, περιβάλλον |
Taking care of the environment is crucial for the survival of all living things. |
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environmental, environmentally |
fact (n) |
something said or known to be true, γεγονός |
It is a fact that water covers most of the earth's surface. |
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habit (n) |
something that you often do, almost without thinking about it, συνήθεια |
She has a habit of playing with her hair when she's nervous. |
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in the wild (exp) |
in natural conditions, independent of humans, στην άγρια φύση |
Animals produce more young in the wild than they do in zoos. |
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pet (n) |
an animal people keep in their home for company and pleasure, κατοικίδιο |
Joan has a kitten for a pet. |
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planet (n) |
a large object in outer space that moves around the sun or another star, πλανήτης |
There are eight planets in our solar system. |
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protect (v) |
to defend or keep safe from danger, προστατεύω |
The new law protects workers against certain dangers in factories. |
conserve, defend, guard |
harm |
protective |
recycle (v) |
to put used things through a process that allows them to be used again, ανακυκλώνω |
The city recycles paper, glass, metal, and plastic. |
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recyclable, recycling |
rule (n) |
a law or direction that guides behavior or action, κανόνας |
He asked for help because he couldn't understand the grammatical rule. |
law, regulation |
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share (v) |
to have or use something at the same time as someone else, μοιράζομαι |
Bill and I shared an apartment for years. |
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wild (adj) |
describes plants or animals that live or grow independently of people, in natural conditions and with natural characteristics, άγριος |
The forest is full of wild flowers. |
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tame, tamed |
wildly, wildness |
wolf (n) |
a wild mammal that is related to the dog and often travels with its group to hunt other animals, λύκος |
Little red riding hood and the wolf is a famous fairytale. |
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zoo (n) |
a place where animals are kept for people to look at, ζωολογικός κήπος |
My children love to visit the zoo to see the lions and tigers. |
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aid (n) |
help that is given to someone in need, βοήθεια |
After her operation, she was glad to have the aid of her neighbours. |
help |
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aquarium (n) |
a tank where sea creatures and plants are kept and displayed, ενυδρείο |
The cat sat before an aquarium filled with tiny, colourful fish. |
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cow (n) |
the adult female of cattle, αγελάδα |
People keep cows for their milk, meat, and skin. |
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disabled (adj) |
not able to do certain things because of a physical or mental condition, ανάπηρος |
Parking spaces close to the store are for disabled people. |
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duck (n) |
a bird with a short neck and large feet that lives in or near water, πάπια |
People hunt or keep ducks for their meat. |
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first (adj) |
before all others in time or place, πρώτος |
She was the first person at work today. |
initial, primary |
last |
firstly |
follow (v) |
to come or go after or behind, ακολουθώ |
He followed me down the street. |
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food (n) |
anything that living creatures eat, τροφή |
We can survive for quite a long time without food but not without water. |
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footprint (n) |
a mark pressed by a foot onto a surface, such as a step in wet sand or a print left by a muddy shoe, αποτύπωμα |
Geologists claim that they have discovered giant footprints. |
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fountain (n) |
a stream of water that is forced up into the air through a small hole, especially for decorative effect, σιντριβάνι |
Arabs had fountains in their gardens. |
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gate (n) |
a part of a fence or outside wall that is fixed at one side and opens and closes like a door, πύλη |
The farmer opened the gate, and the sheep came through. |
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gift (n) |
something you give to another person, especially at christmas, birthdays etc, δώρο |
I gave her a gift after she helped me move into my new apartment. |
present |
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giraffe (n) |
a mammal with a very long neck, long legs, and hooves, καμηλοπάρδαλη |
Giraffes live in Africa and eat the tops of trees. |
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guidebook (n) |
a book that offers travel or tourist information and maps, τουριστικός οδηγός |
Guidebooks include details about monuments, hotels, restaurants and activities |
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look after (phr v) |
to take care of someone, φροντίζω |
We look after Tom's cat when he is away. |
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lost (adj) |
not able to be found, χαμένος |
They finally found their lost puppy. |
missing |
found |
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lost property (n) |
personal objects that have been left by accident in public places, απολεσθέντα αντικείμενα |
When reporting lost property, please provide a detailed description. |
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main (adj) |
most important, κύριος |
The main entrance to the building is on the High Street. |
primary, principal |
minor |
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penguin (n) |
a large water bird with webbed feet that lives in colder regions of the Southern Hemisphere, πιγκουίνος |
Penguins do not fly, but use their wings like flippers for swimming. |
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playground (n) |
an outdoor area where children can play, παιδότοπος |
Many playgrounds have equipment such as swings and slides. |
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post (n) |
the particular place where someone works, θέση |
I was ordered to remain at my post until the last customer had left. |
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sheep (n) |
an animal whose hair is used to make wool, πρόβατο |
People raise sheep for their wool, milk, and meat. |
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shop (n) |
a small store, κατάστημα |
There is a toy shop downtown. |
store |
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split (v) |
to divide along the length of something, σχίζω |
We split logs for the stove. |
chop, cut |
bring together, unite |
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trail (n) |
a path or course through a forest or other rural place, μονοπάτι |
The group followed the trail through the forest to the top of the mountain. |
path |
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train (v) |
to prepare for a job, activity or sport, by learning skills, εκπαιδεύω |
I'm trying to train my boyfriend to do some housework. |
practise |
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trainer, training, trainee |
volunteer (n) |
a person who does something, especially helping other people, willingly and without being paid, εθελοντής |
The Day Care Centre is relying on volunteers to run the office and answer the telephones. |
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website (n) |
information on the Internet about a particular subject, published by a person or organization, ιστοσελίδα |
For more information visit our website www.minedu.gr |
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Alaska (n) |
a state of the United States on the northwestern coast of North America, Αλάσκα |
Alaska has more than three million lakes. |
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attack (v) |
to begin to cause violent or serious harm to, επιτίθεμαι |
The cat attacked the mouse. |
assault |
defend |
attacker |
bear (n) |
a large mammal with thick hair and a short tail, αρκούδα |
Bears eat plants and other animals. |
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branch (n) |
a woody part of a tree or bush that grows out from the trunk, κλαδί |
This is a very old tree with enormous branches. |
limb, stick |
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carnivore (n) |
an animal that eats meat, σαρκοφάγο |
Lions and tigers are carnivores. |
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hernivore |
carnivorous |
cave (n) |
a natural hole in the earth, σπηλιά |
There's a wonderful cave in Peania- you should see stalagtites! |
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chimp (n) |
short form for the word chimpanzee, συντομογραφία για τη λέξη χιμπατζής |
Chimps live in large multi- male and multi-female social groups called communities. |
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chimpanzee (n) |
a small, very intelligent African ape with black or brown fur, χιμπατζής |
Chimpanzees make tools and use them to acquire food. |
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climb (v) |
to use your legs or hands to go up on the top of something, σκαρφαλώνω |
He dreams of climbing Mount Olympus. |
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climbing, climber |
female (n) |
an individual that bears young or produces eggs, θηλυκό |
She was voted the best female singer. |
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grass (n) |
a short green plant with narrow pointed leaves that usually covers fields, γρασίδι |
I have to cut the grass in my garden every two weeks. |
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herbivore (n) |
an animal that only eats plants, χορτοφάγος |
Cows are herbivores |
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carnivore |
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hibernate (v) |
(of some animals) to spend the winter sleeping, πέφτω σε χειμερία νάρκη |
Bears, snakes, and certain other animals hibernate. |
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hibernation |
hole (n) |
an empty space in an object, usually with an opening to the object's surface, τρύπα |
She has a hole in her jeans. |
cavity, opening |
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horn (n) |
a hard, often curved part that grows from the top of the head of some animals, κέρατο |
Goats and rams are some animals that have horns. |
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hunt (v) |
to find and kill animals for food or sport, κυνηγώ |
He hunts deer in the fall. |
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hunter, hunting |
jaw (n) |
the lower part of your face which moves when you open your mouth, σαγόνι |
My jaw was tired after my dentist appointment. |
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leaf (n) |
a flat part of a plant or tree that grows from the stem or branch, φύλλο |
Many leaves fell from the trees during the storm. |
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leafless, leafy |
medicine (n) |
treatment for illness, φάρμακο |
I gave my baby some medicine for his cough. |
drug |
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omnivore (n) |
an animal that eats both plants and animals, παμφάγο |
Humans are omnivores. |
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pack (n) |
a group of animals such as dogs, which live and/or hunt together, αγέλη |
Wolves live and hunt in packs. |
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polar (adj) |
relating to the North or South Pole or the areas around them, αρκτικός |
The polar bear is a bear with white fur that lives near the North Pole. |
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pup (n) |
the young of foxes, wolves, seals, whales, and some other mammals, κουτάβι |
Seals give birth to one pup at almost exact one-year intervals. |
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rhino (n) |
short form for the word rhinoceros, ρινόκερος |
In recent decades rhinos have been hunted to the point of near extinction. |
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shark (n) |
a large fish that has sharp teeth and a triangular fin on its back which can sometimes be seen above the water, καρχαρίας |
The movie 'Jaws' is about a dangerous shark. |
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sign (n) |
a notice giving information, directions, a warning, etc., πινακίδα |
Drivers should always obey road signs. |
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sign language (n) |
a language that uses hand movements instead of spoken words, used by people who cannot hear well, νοηματική γλώσσα |
He can communicate perfectly by using sign language. |
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snow (n) |
the small soft white pieces of ice which sometimes fall from the sky when it is cold, or the white layer on the ground and other surfaces which it forms, χιόνι |
There is snow in the garden. |
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snowy |
thick (adj) |
not thin, παχύς |
These boots have thick soles. |
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thin |
thickly |
vegetation (n) |
plants or plant life in a particular place, βλάστηση |
We walked through the thick vegetation near the river. |
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weigh (v) |
to measure how heavy a person or thing is by using a scale, ζυγίζω |
The grocer weighed the cheese. |
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weight |
worrying (adj) |
making you feel unhappy and afraid, ανήσυχος |
It's a very worrying condition. |
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worryingly |
WWF (n) |
(World Wildlife Fund) The leading organization in wildlife conservation and endangered species, Παγκόσμιο ταμείο για τη φύση |
WWF is protecting the future of the earth and its environment. |
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adopt (v) |
to take another person's child into your own family and legally bring him or her up as your own child, υιοθετώ |
They have adopted a beautiful girl. |
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adoption, adopted |
attached (adj) |
joined or connected, δεμένο (πχ συναισθηματικά) |
The children are very attached to their grandparents. |
connected |
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buy (n) |
an act of buying, αγορά |
This car is a good buy. |
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can (n) |
a metal container for food, κονσέρβα |
I opened a can of soup. |
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eco- (pref) |
connected with the environment, οικο-(λογικό) |
I always buy eco-friendly washing powder. |
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litter (n) |
pieces of waste paper and other objects scattered around a place, σκουπίδια |
We cleaned up the litter along the side of the road. |
rubbish, waste, garbage |
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rubbish (n) |
material that is thrown away or useless; garbage, σκουπίδι |
Our rubbish is collected once a week. |
garbage, junk, trash |
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sort (v) |
to put into groups, ταξινομώ |
Sort the clothes before you wash them: white clothes in one pile, dark clothes in another. |
group, categorise |
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spree (n) |
a short period of doing an enjoyable activity much more than is usual, ξεφάντωμα |
I went on a shopping spree on Saturday. |
fling |
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tap (v) |
to hit something gently, and often repeatedly, especially making short sharp noises, χτυπώ ρυθμικά |
I like to tap my feet to music. |
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collocation (n) |
a word or phrase which is often used with another word or phrase, in a way that sounds correct to people who have spoken the language all their lives, ιδιωματική φράση |
A bar of soap is a collocation. |
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dictionary (n) |
a book that lists the words of a language, with information about their meaning, spelling, and pronunciation, λεξικό |
Cambridge Dictionary is a famous English language dictionary. |
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ground (n) |
the earth's solid surface or the soil covering it; land, έδαφος |
The leaves fell to the ground. |
earth, land, soil |
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highlight (v) |
to attract attention to or emphasize something important, δίνω έμφαση |
The teacher highlighted the spelling errors by circling each one. |
accent, stress |
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vocabulary (n) |
the words of a language, λεξιλόγιο |
We studied English vocabulary at school. |
word list |
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waste (v) |
to use more or spend more than what you really need; to not use well, σπαταλώ |
Don't waste so much paper! It costs money. |
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wasted, wasteful |