Word

Definition

Example

Synonym

Antonym

Derived forms

action (n)

something that is done for a specific purpose, πράξη,

ενέργεια, δράση

The doctor's quick action saved the child's life.

act, activity, work

away (adv)

in another direction or to another place, μακριά

He walked away.

diary (n)

a book in which you write about what you have done, your thoughts and feelings,

ημερολόγιο

I wrote in my diary every diary when I was a teenager.

experience (n)

something that a person has done or lived through, εμπειρία

The war was a terrible experience for everyone.

fan (n)

a person who is very interested in a sport or art, or in a person who does that activity,

θαυμαστής

The football fan painted his face in his team's colours.

supporter

opponent

group (n)

a number of people that are put together, ομάδα

A large group of people

were standing in front of the building.

band, bunch,

collection

holiday (n)

a day or period of freedom from work or school; time off,

αργία

They enjoyed their summer holiday.

vacation

lot (n)

a large amount or number,

πλήθος

We bought a lot of food for

the party.

plenty

moment (n)

a very short period of

time,στιγμή

I'll come in a moment.

instant

postcard (n)

a card, often with a photograph or picture on one side, which can be sent without an

envelope, καρτ ποστάλ

Donna sent me a postcard from Italy.

relative (n)

a member of your family,

συγγενής

All her relatives came to the

wedding.

song (n)

usually a short piece of music with words which are sung,

τραγούδι

A love song.

teen (n)

(short form for teenager) a young person between 13 and

19 years old, έφηβος

This radio station is aimed at teenagers.

trip (n)

the act of travelling from one place to another, ταξίδι

I had to make two trips to the store today.

drive, ride, voyage

unusual (adj)

not usual or ordinary,

ασυνήθιστος

She had never seen such an unusual bird before.

odd, rare, strange

common, everyday, normal,

usual

unusually

usually (adv)

in the way that most often

happens, συνήθως

He usually wakes up at 6

o'clock.

normally

rarely

weekend (n)

the part of the week between Friday evening and Sunday

evening, Σαββατοκύριακο

We went to my grandmother's house over

the weekend.

abseiling (n)

to go down a steep slope by holding on to a rope which is fastened to the top of the

slope, κατάβαση ραπέλ

She likes abseiling down the rock face.

bungee jumping (n)

an activity that involves jumping from a tall structure

while connected to a long rope

Bungee jumping is a favourite sport among young

people.

experienced (adj)

having skill or knowledge because you have done something many times,

έμπειρος

He is an experienced doctor.

skillful

novice, inexperienced

instructor (n)

a person whose job is to teach people a practical skill; a

teacher, εκπαιδευτής

My ski instructor is German.

teacher

rafting (n)

rafting or white water rafting is a challenging recreational activity using an inflatable raft to navigate strong currents of

water, ράφτιν

Rafting is usually done on different degrees of rough water, in order to thrill and excite the raft passengers.

risky (adj)

full of or involving risk; dangerous, επικίνδυνος

He likes risky sports.

hazardous

safe

rollerblading (n)

a popular activity, an alternative to ice skating during

warm weather, είδος πατινάζ

Rollerblading is a very rewarding sport.

scaling (n)

to climb up a steep surface, such as a wall or the side of a mountain, often using special

equipment, αναρρίχηση

Scaling is done both for recreation and professionally.

surfing (n)

the sport of riding on a wave on a special board, σέρφιγκ

Waves suitable for surfing are found primarily in the

ocean.

winter (n)

the season of the year between autumn and spring, χειμώνας

It usually snows in winter.

wintry

archery (n)

the sport of shooting with a bow and arrow, τοξοβολία

In the past, archery was used for hunting, while today it is

a sports activity.

are you kidding? (exp)

is this a joke? are you being serious?, κοροϊδεύεις;

There's a 1,000 euro fee for swimming. Are you kidding

me?

delicious (adj)

having a pleasing taste or smell,

νόστιμος

This apple pie is delicious.

tasty

unpleasant

deliciously,

deliciousness

departure (n)

when a person or vehicle, etc. leaves somewhere, αναχώρηση

The plane's departure was delayed due to bad weather.

exit, going, leave

arrival, entrance, entry,

return

fishing (n)

the activity of catching or trying to catch fish, ψάρεμα

My sister enjoys fishing in the river.

raft (n)

a flat platform made of materials that can float, such as wood or barrels filled with air,

σχεδία

Rafts are often used to carry people or goods.

rest (n)

a time of calm and quiet after work or activity; break,

ανάπαυλα

I needed a rest after lifting all those boxes.

break

relaxation

restful

skateboarding (n)

the activity or sport of riding a skateboard, πατινάζ με σανίδα

Skateboarding is a modern recreational activity.

spend (v)

to use time doing something or being somewhere, ξοδεύω

I spend all my time at the beach in the summer.

summer (n)

the season of the year between spring and autumn, καλοκαίρι

Schools are closed in the summer.

tour (n)

a visit to a place with a person who shows you the important or interesting things, περιοδεία,

ταξίδι, γύρος

We took a tour of the museum.

whenever (con)

at any time, οποτεδήποτε

I am ready whenever you

are.

year book (n)

a book published every year by a school or other organization, that gives various facts about the events and achievements of the previous or present year,

ετήσια επετειακή έκδοση

All American and Canadian high schools publish year books.

abroad (adv)

in or to another country, στο

εξωτερικό

We lived abroad for two

years.

cloth (n)

a type of woven material,

ύφασμα

She wears a coat made of cloth, not fur.

fabric, material,

textile

comment (n)

something that you say or write that expresses your opinion,

σχόλιο

He read my essay and made a few comments.

observation, remark

cosy (adj)

warm and snug in a

comfortable way, άνετος

I feel safe when I fall asleep

in my cosy bed.

comfortable

cosily,

cosiness

crockery (n)

cups, plates, bowls, etc., used to serve food and drink, especially made of china,

πιατικά

This house is fully furnished and includes crockery, cutlery and bed linen.

folks (n)

(informal, plural) people, especially those of a particular

group or type, άνθρωποι

My neighbours are really nice folks.

guitar (n)

a musical instrument with six strings and a long neck which is usually made of wood, κιθάρα

You play a guitar by plucking on the strings.

Japanese (adj)

having to do with Japan, or its people or language, Ιάπωνας,

ιαπωνικός

Haiku is a very short form of Japanese poetry.

lyrics (n)

(plural) the words to a song,

στίχοι τραγουδιού

When my sister and I write songs together, she writes the music, and I write the

lyrics.

mag (n)

(informal) magazine, περιοδικό

I love reading glossy magazines, especially fashion

ones.

magazine (n)

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

She has written articles for science magazines.

nationality (n)

belonging to a particular nation by having been born there or by becoming a citizen, εθνικότητα.

My grandfather's nationality was Mexican.

opinion (n)

what you think about something or somebody, γνώμη

In my opinion, everyone should vote in the election.

position, view

pillow (n)

a cloth bag filled with soft

material used for resting the head while sleeping, μαξιλάρι

My favourite pillow is filled with goose feathers.

sight (n)

something that you see, especially something

interesting, αξιοθέατο

We saw many beautiful sights on our trip.

table tennis (n)

a game which is played on a large table where two or four players hit a ball over a low net using small, round bats, πινγκ

πονγκ

Table tennis is also known as ping-pong in Greece.

tablecloth (n)

a large piece of cloth which covers a table during a meal and protects or decorates it,

τραπεζομάντιλο

Some tablecloths are designed as part of an overall table setting, with

coordinating napkins.

tablespoon (n)

a large spoon used for serving or eating soup, κουτάλι της σούπας

Use two tablespoons of olive oil, one tablespoon of vinegar and one teaspoon of mustard to make a salad

dressing.

tap (n)

a device that controls the flow of liquid or gas from a pipe,

βρύση, κάνουλα

He turned on the tap and began to wash the dishes.

faucet

adventurous (adj)

willing to take risks in order to find excitement, ριψοκίνδυνος

Her parents worried about her because she had an adventurous spirit.

bold, daring

cautious, timid

adventurously

ballad (n)

a poem or song that tells a

story, μπαλάντα

He sang a sad ballad about

an old man who died alone.

band (n)

a group of people who play music together, μπάντα

My brother plays guitar in the band.

musicians

music group

camera (n)

a device for taking, photographs

φωτογραφική μηχανή

He took some nice photos with his new camera.

drum (n)

an instrument for playing music that has a hollow round shape and a tight covering over an

open end, τύμπανο

You play a drum by hitting its surface with your hands or sticks.

drummer

flute (n)

an instrument for playing music. It is a long tube made of metal or wood that you play by blowing into a hole at one end,

φλάουτο

We met a young street child who was playing a wooden flute.

healthy (adj)

having to do with a good mind and body, υγιεινός

A good diet is important to a healthy life.

fit, well

ill, unhealthy, sick

instrument (n)

a thing used for making music,

μουσικό όργανο

Many children learn to play a musical instrument in

school.

trumpet (n)

a brass wind musical

instrument, τρομπέτα

Trumpets produce bright,

strong, piercing tones.

vocal (adj)

having to do with or produced by the voice, φωνητικός

The vocal cords are used to produce speech sounds.

oral

vocally