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beyond (prep) |
continuing after a particular time or date, πέρα, πάνω από |
Not many people live beyond the age of a hundred. |
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celebrity (n) |
a famous person, διασημότητα |
He invited many celebrities to his party. |
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curious (adj) |
wanting to know or learn about something, περίεργος |
I was curious about his life in India. |
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excursion (n) |
a short journey usually made for pleasure, often by a group of people, εκδρομή |
Next week we're going on an excursion. |
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fixed (adj) |
arranged or decided already and not able to be changed, σταθερός, αμετάβλητος |
The classes begin and end at fixed times. |
steady |
changing |
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intention (n) |
something that you want and plan to do, πρόθεση |
He went to college with the intention of getting a degree. |
aim, plan |
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proud (adj) |
feeling very pleased about something you own or something you have done, περήφανος |
My daughter is proud of her good grades. |
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sign (n) |
in astrology, any of the twelve symbols which represent parts of the year, ζώδιο |
"What sign are you?" "Gemini." |
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suitable (adj) |
acceptable or right for someone or something, κατάλληλος |
This film is suitable for children. |
appropriate, proper, right |
unsuitable |
suitably |
tidy (v) |
to make a place tidy, put in order, τακτοποιώ |
He tidied up his room before going out. |
arrange |
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arrangement (n) |
plans for how something will happen, κάτι που έχουμε κανονίσει |
I made arrangements to meet her on Saturday. |
plan |
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boarding pass (n) |
a piece of paper that you must show to get on a plane or ship, κάρτα επιβίβασης |
He lost his boarding pass and had to ask for a new one. |
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check-in (desk) (n) |
the place at an airport where you show your ticket so that you can be told where you will be sitting, η υπηρεσία στο αεροδρόμιο που σου δίνει θέση για το αεροπλάνο |
A representative from the tour company will meet you at the check-in desk. |
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chess (n) |
a game that two people play by moving different pieces around a board of black and white squares, σκάκι |
They meet fairly often to play chess. |
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duty free (adj) |
things that you can buy and bring into a country without paying tax, αφορολόγητα |
He bought cigarettes and chocolates from the airport duty free shop. |
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illustrate (v) |
to draw pictures for a book, εικονογραφώ |
Over a hundred diagrams, tables and pictures illustrate the book. |
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illustrated |
luggage reclaim (n) |
the place at an airport where you collect your suitcases and bags after a flight, χώρος παραλαβής αποσκευών |
After the plane landed, he went to luggage reclaim to collect his bags. |
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name day (n) |
a special day celebrated each year in honour of the particular saint that a person is named after, ονομαστική γιορτή |
His name day and birthday are on the same date. |
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ordinal (number) (n) |
a number like 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, which shows the position of something in a list of things, τακτικό αριθμητικό |
She was fifth in the race. |
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passenger (n) |
someone who is travelling in a vehicle but is not driving it, επιβάτης |
Neither the driver nor the passengers were hurt in the accident. |
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platform (n) |
the area in a railway station where you get on and off the train, αποβάθρα |
The train for London will depart from platform 12. |
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porter (n) |
a person whose job is to carry baggage at a train station, airport, or hotel, αχθοφόρος |
He worked as a porter at a luxurious hotel in Hawaii. |
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punt (n) |
a long thin boat with a flat bottom that you move by pushing a long pole against the bottom of the river, ρηχή βάρκα με σταλίκι |
The first punts are traditionally associated with the River Thames in England. |
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take turns (phr) |
If two or more people take turns, one person does something, then another person does something, etc, εναλλάσσομαι |
The children took turns riding the bicycle. |
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underground (n) |
a railway system under the ground, υπόγειος σιδηρόδρομος |
The London Underground is the oldest metro system in the world. |
metro |
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validate (v) |
to prove acceptable, κυρώνω, επικυρώνω |
Many scientists plan to wait until the results of the study are validated by future research. |
authenticate, certify, confirm |
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actually (adv) |
as a matter of fact; really, στην πραγματικότητα, πραγματικά |
Actually, on second thoughts, I don't think I want to go out tonight. |
in fact, really |
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adult (n) |
a person or animal that has finished growing and is not now a child, ενήλικος |
Some children find it difficult to talk to adults. |
grown - up |
child |
adulthood |
announce (v) |
to tell people new information, especially officially, ανακοινώνω |
The company has announced plans to open six new stores. |
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bold (adj) |
strong in colour or shape, έντονος |
Babies like bold colours. |
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clue (n) |
some information which helps you to find the answer to a problem or mystery, ένδειξη, ίχνος |
Police are searching for clues to the murder. |
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data (n) |
information or facts about something, δεδομένα, στοιχεία |
Computers are used to store large amounts of data. |
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excited (adj) |
happy, interested, or hopeful because something good has happened or will happen, ενθουσιασμένος |
The children are getting really excited about the party. |
thrilled |
bored |
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fab (adj) |
extremely good, υπέροχος, φανταστικός |
I bought some fab jeans on Saturday. |
fantastic, wonderful |
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helmet (n) |
a hard hat that protects your head, κράνος |
You should wear a helmet when you ride a bicycle. |
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include (v) |
if one thing includes another, the second thing is part of the first, περιλαμβάνω |
The price includes flights and three nights accommodation. |
involve, contain |
exclude |
including |
itinerary (n) |
a detailed plan or route of a journey, δρομολόγιο |
The tour operator will arrange transport and plan your itinerary. |
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nervous (adj) |
worried and anxious, νευρικός |
She’s very nervous about her driving test. |
anxious, tense |
calm |
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presenter (n) |
someone who introduces a radio or television programme, παρουσιαστής |
He is a news presenter in a local television channel. |
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realistic (adj) |
dealing with situations in a practical way according to what is actually possible, ρεαλιστικός |
It's just not realistic to expect a promotion so soon. |
practical |
superficial |
realistically |
seat belt (n) |
a strap that you fasten across your body when travelling in a car or plane, ζώνη ασφαλείας |
Children must always wear a seat belt when travelling in a car. |
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carry out (phr v) |
do something that you have said you will do, πραγματοποιώ, υλοποιώ |
The hospital is carrying out tests to find out what’s wrong with her. |
achieve, do |
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catchy (adj) |
pleasing and easy to remember, (συνήθως για τίτλο ή όνομα) ευχάριστο και εύκολο να το θυμάται κάποιος |
He was trying to find a catchy title for the article. |
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command (n) |
an order to do something, διαταγή, εντολή |
Start when I give the command. |
instruction, order |
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crowded (adj) |
too full of people or things, γεμάτο με κόσμο |
The train was very crowded, and we had to stand. |
packed |
deserted, empty |
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development (n) |
when someone or something grows, changes or becomes better, εξέλιξη |
There have been some major developments in technology recently. |
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dome (n) |
a rounded roof or ceiling on a room or building, θόλος, τρούλος |
The dome of St. Peter's Basilica rises to a total height of 136 metres. |
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dynamic (adj) |
having a lot of ideas and enthusiasm; energetic and forceful, δυναμικός |
He is a dynamic speaker. |
active, energetic, forceful, lively, strong, vital |
weak |
dynamically |
education (n) |
the process of teaching and learning, usually at school, college, or university, εκπαίδευση |
More money should be spent on education. |
schooling |
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energetic (adj) |
full of energy; active, ενεργητικός |
He is energetic when he's had enough sleep. |
active, alive, dynamic, enthusiastic |
weary, tired |
energetically |
entertainment (n) |
things such as films, television, performances etc that are intended to amuse or interest people, διασκέδαση, ψυχαγωγία |
The town provides a wide choice of entertainment. |
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fashion (n) |
a style of clothes, hair etc that is popular at a particular time, μόδα |
Hats are in fashion again this year. |
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fashionable |
get along (phr v) |
when two or more people like each other and are friends, τα πάω καλά |
Helen and Mary don’t get along. |
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heading (n) |
words at the top of a piece of writing that tell you its subject, τίτλος, επικεφαλίδα |
They organized all the recipes under different subject headings. |
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honest (adj) |
someone who always tells the truth, ειλικρινής, τίμιος |
He has an honest face. |
right, truthful |
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imagine (v) |
to make an idea or picture of something in your mind, φαντάζομαι |
Can you imagine living on the moon? |
dream, think |
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immediately (adv) |
right away; at once, αμέσως |
She asked him to come home immediately. |
straight away, at once |
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inventive (adj) |
very good at thinking of new and original ideas, εφευρετικός |
His inventive ideas are helping the business to grow. |
clever, creative |
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join (v) |
to do something together with someone else, or as a group, συμμετέχω, γίνομαι μέλος |
I invited them to join us for a glass of wine. |
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laugh at (phr v) |
to show that you think someone or something is stupid, κοροϊδεύω |
The other children laughed at him because of his strange clothes. |
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leader (n) |
a person in control of a group, country, or situation, αρχηγός, ηγέτης |
He is the new leader of the political party. |
captain, chief, commander, guide, head |
follower |
leadership |
lively (adj) |
full of energy and interest, ζωηρός, έντονος |
It was a lively debate. |
alive, dynamic, playful, vital |
lifeless, dull |
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mediate (v) |
to 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, μεσολαβώ |
Negotiators were called in to mediate between the two sides. |
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mime (v) |
to tell a story without speaking, using movements of your hands and body, μιμούμαι, παίζω παντομίμα |
He mimed playing a guitar. |
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pantomime (n) |
telling something by the use of gesture, without words, παντομίμα |
We saw a great pantomime last Christmas. |
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passage (n) |
a short part of a book or speech, απόσπασμα |
She read a passage from the novel. |
excerpt, part |
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pollution (n) |
damage caused to water, air, etc. by bad substances or waste, μόλυνση |
The tests showed high levels of pollution in the water. |
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predict (v) |
to say what you think will happen in the future, προβλέπω |
The general predicted an easy victory. |
forecast |
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predictable, predictably, predictability, predictor |
prove (v) |
to show that something is true, αποδεικνύω |
You're wrong, and I can prove it. |
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reaction (n) |
something you say, feel, or do because of something that has happened, αντίδραση |
What was his reaction to the news? |
reply, response |
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recognise (v) |
to know someone or something because you have seen, heard or experienced them before, αναγνωρίζω |
I hadn't seen her for 20 years, but I recognized her immediately. |
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safety (n) |
when someone or something is safe from danger or harm, ασφάλεια |
Sue wears a helmet for safety when she rides her bike. |
protection, security |
danger, jeopardy, risk |
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seriously (adj) |
very much or to a great degree, σοβαρά |
Smoking can seriously damage your health. |
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share (v) |
to have or use something with other people, μοιράζομαι |
We don't have enough books so you'll have to share. |
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virtual reality (phr) |
an environment produced by a computer that looks and seems real to the person experiencing it, εικονική πραγματικότητα |
My brother likes virtual reality games. |
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within (prep) |
before a particular period of time has finished, εντός, μέσα |
The ambulance arrived within ten minutes. |
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appendix (n) |
a section at the end of a book or magazine article that gives more information, παράρτημα |
All the pictures and illustrations are in appendix 2. |
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appointment (n) |
a time that you have arranged to see someone, ραντεβού, συνάντηση |
Tom has an appointment with the dentist. |
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behave (v) |
to do or say things in a particular way, συμπεριφέρομαι |
You’re behaving like a child! |
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fasten (v) |
to close or attach something, δένω, ασφαλίζω |
Please keep your seat belts fastened while the seat belt light is on. |
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luxurious (adj) |
very comfortable and expensive, πολυτελής |
He spent the weekend at a luxurious hotel. |
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mobile (phone) (n) |
a telephone that you can carry everywhere with you, κινητό τηλέφωνο |
Have you got my mobile number? |
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progress (n) |
development and improvement of skills, knowledge, etc, πρόοδος |
He has made good progress in English this year. |
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set off (phr v) |
to start a journey, αναχωρώ, ξεκινώ για ταξίδι |
What time are you setting off tomorrow morning? |
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structure (n) |
he way that parts of something are arranged or put together, δομή |
A human cell is a complicated structure. |
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