World English 3E - Level 3 Greek Word List

World English 3e - Level 3 Greek Word List

Unit 1 Page Headword Part of speech Pronunciation Definition Sample Sentence Translation 13 history noun /ˈhɪstri/ the study of past events, including people and civilizations If people would learn from history, maybe they wouldn’t ιστορία repeat the same mistakes as their ancestors.

4 migration noun /maɪˈɡreɪʃn/ moving from one part of the world to another Europe was not prepared for the mass migration of refugees μετανάστευση from Asia and Africa. 7 communication noun /kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃn/ the act of passing on information The invention of the Internet has radically changed methods επικοινωνία of communication worldwide.

11 transportation noun /ˌtrænspɔːrˈteɪʃn/ ways to move from one place to another Transportation already includes driverless buses in some μεταφορά areas, which will dramatically change our traveling methods.

10 food noun / fuːd/ something that can be eaten that nourishes Astronauts have to learn to eat food that comes in special τροφή packets and tubes.

3 communities noun /kəˈmjuː.nə.t̬ i/ the people who live in a particular area, or a group of people Like many residents, I think there are many great κοινότητες who are considered as a unit because of their shared interests communities in the city. or background

4 country noun /ˈkʌn.tri/ an area of land that has its own government, army, etc. Bogotá is the largest city in Colombia and the capital of that χώρα country.

4 with preposition /wɪð/ used to say that people or things are in a place together or are Most neighborhoods are nice, but some are dirty with a lot of με doing something together trash on the streets.

4 on preposition /ɑːn/ used to show that something is in a position above something Anyway, before you make a decision, read books on πάνω, σχετικά με else and touching it migration problems.

4 for preposition /fɔːr/ intended to be given to You’ve lived there for many years. για

4 to preposition /tuː/ used before or after a verb to show that it is in the infinitive My wife and I have been talking about moving to your city. σε

7 name noun /neɪm/ the word or words that a person, thing, or place is known by What's the name of that mountain in the distance? όνομα

4 quality of life noun /ˈkwɑl·ɪ·t̬ i əv ˈlɑɪf/ the level of satisfaction and comfort that a person or group There are several factors, but the main reason is that we ποιότητα ζωής enjoys want a better quality of life.

4 cultures noun /ˈkʌl.tʃɚ/ the way of life, especially the general customs and beliefs, of a About half of the population comes from different cultures πολιτισμός, κουλτούρα particular group of people at a particular time from around the world, so it’s an exciting, multicultural place.

6 factors noun /ˈfæk.tɚ/ a fact or situation that influences the result of something The organizations look at various factors to make their lists. παράγοντες

4 migration noun /maɪˈɡreɪ.ʃən/ the process of animals travelling to a different place, usually Anyway, before you make a decision, read books on μετανάστευση, αποδήμηση when the season changes migration problems.

8 nationality noun /ˌnæʃ.ənˈæl.ə.t̬ i/ the official right to belong to a particular country She has British nationality. εθνικότητα

4 neighborhoods noun /ˈneɪ.bə.hʊd/ the area of a town that surrounds someone's home, or the They can enjoy eating delicious food, visiting interesting γειτονιές people who live in this area museums, and spending time in Bogotá’s many cool neighborhoods, such as La Candelaria or Zona Rosa.

8 adjective noun /ˈædʒ.ek.tɪv/ a word that describes a noun or pronoun An adjective clause that gives more information about a επίθετο person.

4 trash noun /træʃ/ something that is of low quality Most neighborhoods are nice, but some are dirty with a lot of σκουπίδια trash on the streets.

11 edible adjective /ˈed.ə.bəl/ suitable or safe for eating People from other places soon heard about this “incredible βρώσιμος, φαγώσιμος edible” idea and wanted to know more.

4 society noun /səˈsaɪ.ə.t̬ i/ a large group of people who live together in an organized way, I guess society has changed a lot since we were kids! κοινωνία making decisions about how to do things and sharing the work that needs to be done.

4 residents noun /ˈrez.ə.dənt/ a person who lives or has their home in a place Like many residents, I think there are many great κάτοικοι communities in the city.

4 population noun /ˌpɑː.pjəˈleɪ.ʃən/ all the people living in a particular country, area, or place About half of the population comes from different cultures πληθυσμός from around the world, so it’s an exciting, multicultural place.

13 travel verb /ˈtræv.əl/ to make a journey, usually over a long distance Tourists can easily travel around the city using the effective ταξιδεύω bus system.

8 diverse adjective /dɪˈvɝːs/ including many different types of people or things I have a diverse background. I was born here, but my mom διάφορος, ποικίλος comes from Mexico, and my dad’s from Brazil, but his parents were born in Japan.

12 exciting verb /ɪkˈsaɪt/ to make someone have strong feelings of happiness and Picture a peaceful village in the countryside or an exciting, συναρπαστικός enthusiasm modern city like Bogotá.

4 community noun /kəˈmju·nɪ·t̬ i/ a group of people who live in a particular area, or who are Liberdade in São Paulo, Brazil is home to the largest κοινότητα considered as a unit because of their shared interests or Japanese community outside of Japan. background

11 crime noun /kraɪm/ illegal activities For example, cities with a good quality of life usually have a έγκλημα stable government, little crime, and good public transportation and hospitals.

11 clean adjective /kliːn/ not dirty They are also usually close to nature, have attractive καθαρός buildings, access to museums, nice weather, and a clean environment.

8 research noun /rɪˈsɜːrtʃ/ studying something to discover new facts about it We’re doing some research on the difference in body έρευνα language between different nationalities.

15 survey noun /ˈsɜːrveɪ/ collecting information by asking many people the same Our class is doing a survey on sleeping habits to study how δημοσκόπηση sleep affects performance.

4 hope verb /hoʊp/ to have faith that a situation will improve I hope you’ll be successful in your new job. ελπίζω

11 environment noun /ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt/ the air, land, water, and surroundings that peple, plants, and To ensure that there’s hope for the future, children have to περιβάλλον animals live in be taught to respect their environment from an early age.

20 results noun /rɪˈzʌltz/ the information that scientists get after an experiment The results of our research will be published in next month’s αποτελέσματα student journal.

Unit 2 Page Headword Part of speech Pronunciation Definition Sample Sentence Translation 24 ancient adjective /ˈeɪnʃənt/ very old; from an earlier time Below the ancient temple, there were ruins of a building from αρχαίος, -η, -ο an even older civilization.

19 hear verb /hɪr/ to sense sounds Elizabeth’s dog can recognize the sound of the family car ακούω before anybody else hears it.

24 memorize verb /ˈmeməraɪz/ to learn so that you can remember exactly I tried to memorize everything I had learnt in class before the απομνημονεύω math quiz.

17 memory noun /ˈmeməri/ your ability to remember things Granddad has a really good memory for people’s names; he μνήμη remembers all his teachers and classmates.

17 mental adjective /ˈmentl/ in your mind Jim made a quick mental calculation to work out the total νοερός, πνευματικός, στο cost of the trip. μυαλό

22 attitude noun /ˈæ t̬ .ə.tuːd/ a feeling or opinion about something or someone, or a way of It's often very difficult to change people's attitudes. συμπεριφορά, νοοτροπία behaving that is caused by this

29 beliefs noun /bɪˈliːf/ the feeling of being certain that something exists or is true All religious and political beliefs should be respected equally. πεποιθήσεις, τα πιστεύω

18 cognitive milestones adjective /ˈkɑːɡ.nə.t̬ ɪv /ˈmaɪl.stoʊn/ connected with thinking or conscious mental processes Cognitive milestones are important steps in a child’s mental γνωστικά, αναπτυξιακά development. ορόσημα

18 physical adjective /ˈfɪz.ɪ.kəl/ relating to the body These days, there are many sports competitions that are a σωματικός,-ή,-ό physical challenge to the athletes.

24 playing cards noun /ˈpleɪ.ɪŋ ˌkɑːrd/ one of a set of 52 small, rectangular pieces of stiff paper, each At the World Memory Championships, for example, τράπουλα with a number and a design showing one of four suits printed competitors have to memorize people’s names and faces, on it, used in games random images,or playing cards.

29 politicians noun /ˌpɑː.ləˈtɪʃ.ən/ a member of a government or law-making organization She believed her job as a politician was to represent the πολιτικοί views of her party and the people who voted for her.

29 discovery noun /dɪˈskʌv.ɚ.i/ the process of finding information, a place, or an object, In the future, Kang Lee’s discovery might be helpful for ανακάλυψη especially for the first time, or the thing that is found teachers or doctors.

19 parents noun /ˈper.ənt/ a mother or father of a person or an animal Most parents are good at recognizing when their own γονείς children tell lies.

18 influence noun /ˈɪn.flu.əns/ the power to have an effect on people or things, or a person or Can understand and influence the beliefs of other people. επιρροή thing that is able to do this

18 imagine verb /ɪˈmædʒ.ɪn/ to form or have a mental picture or idea of something Can imagine and make up stories or play imaginary games. φαντάζομαι

26 happiness noun /ˈhæp.i.nəs/ the feeling of being happy How many people have felt both happiness and sadness this ευτυχία week?

26 fear noun /fɪr/ an unpleasant emotion or thought that you have when you are Who has recently seen something that made him or her feel φόβος frightened or worried by something fear?

18 disgust noun /dɪsˈɡʌst/ a strong feeling of disapproval and dislike at a situation, Can detect most emotions, such as disgust or shock, in αηδία, απέχθεια person's behaviour, etc others.

18 development noun /dɪˈvel.əp.mənt/ the process in which someone or something grows or changes In fact, in some ways, the development of our minds is ανάπτυξη and becomes more advanced greater and more important than the growth of our bodies.

18 detect verb /dɪˈtekt/ to notice something that is partly hidden or not clear, or to Can detect most emotions, such as disgust or shock, in εντοπίζω, διαπιστώνω discover something, especially using a special method others.

18 connect verb /kəˈnekt/ to join or be joined with something else Begin to connect words to objects or pictures. συνδέω

18 challenge noun /ˈtʃæl.ɪndʒ/ being faced with something that needs great mental or May like to set a physical or mental challenge for themselves. πρόκληση, δυσκολία physical effort in order to be done successfully

26 process noun /ˈprɑː.ses/ a series of actions that you take in order to achieve a result Michael says that the process of creating his art was like πρόοδος peeling an apple.

24 random adjective /ˈræn.dəm/ happening, done, or chosen by chance rather than according We asked a random sample of people what they thought. τυχαίος,-α,-ο to a plan

29 students noun /ˈstuː.dənt/ a person who is learning at a college or university Other students were nice to the new boy. φοιτητής, -τρια

26 sadness noun /ˈsæd.nəs/ the feeling of being unhappy, especially because something How many people have felt both happiness and sadness this λύπη bad has happened week?

26 anger noun /ˈæŋ.ɡɚ/ a strong feeling that makes you upset because of something The emphasis probably shows anger. θυμός unfair or unkind has happened

25 athlete noun /ˈæθliːt/ a person who plays sports One of the athletes fell and injured her leg while sprinting αθλητής, αθλήτρια along the track.

22 avoid verb /əˈvɔɪd/ to stay away from Robert works from home as often as possible to avoid αποφεύγω getting stuck in traffic.

19 practice verb /ˈpræktɪs/ to do something repeatedly in order to perfect it Chloe was told to practice her spelling to improve her writing. εξασκούμαι

Unit 3 Page Headword Part of speech Pronunciation Definition Sample Sentence Translation

37 police noun /pəˈliːs/ a part of the government whose men and women in uniform The police were on the scene fifteen minutes after the αστυνομία prevent crimes, enforce the law, and catch criminals accident occurred.

32 landmark noun /ˈlændmɑːrk/ something easily seen, such as a tall building or a mountain Brooklyn Bridge is a well- known landmark in New York. ορόσημο, σημείο αναφοράς

31 climate change noun /ˈklaɪmət tʃeɪndʒ/ a change in the normal weather patterns Climate change is something that happens naturally, but κλιματική αλλαγή, human actions are also affecting the process. φαινόμενο του θερμοκηπίου

34 extreme adjective /ɪkˈstriːm/ very great in degree or intensity It’s unfair to expect anybody to work in extreme desert ακραίος,-α,-ο temperatures over 50°C.

35 led to phrasal verb /led tu/ caused Deforestation through wildfires in the surrounding region has οδήγησε σε led to flooding in the city in winter.

32 created verb /kriˈeɪt/ to make something new, or invent something Soon after the Great Smog, the government created the δημιουργώ Clean Air Act.

32 dark adjective /dɑːrk/ with little or no light It was so thick and so dark that drivers could not see the σκοτεινός,-ή,-ό lights of other cars, people walked into each other on the streets, and nobody could see the sun.

40 wish verb /wɪʃ/ used with the past simple to express that you feel sorry or sad You must be the change you wish to see in the world. επιθυμώ, θέλω about a state or situation that exists at the moment

30 effects noun /əˈfekt/ the result of a particular influence These days, animals must deal with the effects of humans on συνέπειες the environment.

32 level noun /ˈlev.əl/ the height of something As a result of this bad fog, the British government passed a επίπεδο law that reduced the level of pollution across the country.

43 educational adjective /ˌedʒ.əˈkeɪ.ʃən.əl/ providing education or relating to education Reducing the size of classes may improve educational εκπαιδευτικός,-ή,-ό standards.

33 dusty noun /dʌst/ dry dirt in the form of powder that covers surfaces inside a Piles of dusty books lay on the floor. σκονισμένος,-η,-ο building, or very small dry pieces of soil, sand, or other substances

32 law noun /lɑː/ a rule, usually made by a government, that is used to order the This law helped people breathe easier by reducing the level νόμος way in which a society behaves of pollution across the country.

33 loud adjective /laʊd/ making a lot of noise It is two o’clock in the morning but your neighbor is playing δυνατός, θορυβώδης loud music.

32 quality noun /ˈkwɑː.lə.t̬ i/ how good or bad something is The air quality had been so bad that thousands of people ποιότητα died and about 100,000 became sick.

32 pollution noun /pəˈluː.ʃən/ damage caused to water, air, etc. by harmful substances or Pollution from the fires and vehicles also stayed in the air. μόλυνση, ρύπανση waste

32 thick adjective /θɪk/ having a large distance between two sides These thick fogs were called pea-soupers because their παχύς, πυκνός, χοντρός color was like soup made from yellow peas.

33 vehicles noun /ˈviː.ə.kəl/ a machine, usually with wheels and an engine, used for This led to the development of cars and other motor vehicles. οχήματα transporting people or goods on land, especially on roads

43 worrying adjective /ˈwɝː.i.ɪŋ/ making you feel unhappy and frightened It's a very worrying situation. ανησυχητικός,-ή,-ό

43 serious adjective /ˈsɪr.i.əs/ severe in effect; bad There were no reports of serious injuries. σοβαρός,-ή,-ό

41 during preposition /ˈdʊr.ɪŋ/ from the beginning to the end of a particular period Come up with a slogan you can mention during or at the end κατά τη διάρκεια of your talk to help people understand and remember your idea. 32 negative adjective /ˈneɡ.ə.t̬ ɪv/ expressing "no" Luckily, not all of the effects were negative. αρνητικός,-ή,-ό

33 strong adjective /strɑːŋ/ powerful; having or using great force or control They buy equipment to do these activities in order to become δυνατός,-ή,-ό fit and develop strong muscles.

37 funny adjective /ˈfʌn.i/ humorous; causing laughter They’re funny inventions such as a book holder! αστείος,-α,-ο

32 experienced adjective /ɪkˈspɪə.ri.ənst/ having skill or knowledge because you have done something Londoners had experienced thick fogs for hundreds of years. έμπειρος,-η,-ο many times

32 collocations noun /ˌkɑː.ləˈkeɪ.ʃən/ the combination of words formed when two or more words are Words that are commonly used together are called παράθεση, συνδυασμός often used together in a way that sounds correct collocations. λέξεων

36 temperature noun /ˈtemprətʃər/ how hot or cold something is The Earth’s lowest temperatures have been recorded in θερμοκρασία Antarctica.

36 endangered adjective /ɪnˈdeɪndʒərd/ with species, describes one that might become extinct soon Tigers are an endangered species due to hunting and loss of υπό εξαφάνιση habitat.

39 stop verb /stɑːp/ to end a movement or activity Sam had to stop using his credit card when he couldn’t pay σταματώ his debt to the bank.

36 reserve noun /rɪˈzɜːrv/ a place where hunting and fishing are not allowed The area around the river has been designated as a nature καταφύγιο (άγριας ζώης) reserve, so the only shooting permitted is with cameras.

39 business noun /ˈbɪznəs/ the study of how companies work Maria decided to study business to take over her parents’ επιχειρήσεις company when she got older.

36 poison noun /ˈpɔɪzn/ something that makes people sick or can kill them if they eat Don’t touch the leaves of that plant as their poison is δηλητήριο or drink it dangerous to humans and animals.

32 law noun /lɔː/ the study of how laws work Harry studied criminal law so that he could become an νομική attorney.

30 planet noun /ˈplænɪt/ a large object such as Earth or Saturn that moves around a star Do you believe that there may be life on other planets? πλανήτης

41 decide verb /dɪˈsaɪd/ to reach a conclusion I couldn’t decide whether to make the payment by check or αποφασίζω in cash.

Unit 4 Page Headword Part of speech Pronunciation Definition Sample Sentence Translation 46 income noun /ˈɪnkʌm/ the money that you receive for working Olga makes a little extra income from selling handmade εισόδημα jewelry. 46 afford verb /əˈfɔːrd/ to be able to buy or do something because you have enough These days, however, only the super-rich can afford to buy έχω την οικονομική money or time major pieces. δυνατότητα

46 balance noun /ˈbæl.əns/ a state where things are of equal weight or force Perpetual Guardian, a company based in New Zealand, ισορροπία wanted staff to have a better work-life balance.

46 criteria noun /kraɪˈtɪr.i.ən/ a standard by which you judge, decide about, or deal with The OECD’s questions asked people to give a score for κριτήρια something several criteria, or topics, based on how good they felt about these parts of their lives.

46 satisfaction noun /ˌs æ t̬ .ɪsˈfæk.ʃən/ a pleasant feeling when you receive something you wanted, or The average score for all topics is the overall level of life ικανοποίηση when you have do something you wanted to do satisfaction in that country.

46 opportunities noun /ˌɑː.pɚˈtuː.nə.t̬ i/ an occasion or situation that makes it possible to do something The reason is that I think education does give people more ευκαιρίες that you want to do or the possibility to do something opportunities in life.

54 laughter noun /ˈlæf.tɚ/ the act or sound of laughing And with so much bad news these days, we all need more γέλιο fun, more laughter, don’t you think?

46 investing verb /ɪnˈvest/ to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit Investing is the process of using money to try to make more επενδύω or get an advantage money.

51 cons noun /kɑːn/ disadvantages of something, especially something that you are We're just weighing up the pros and cons of moving to a αρνητικά, μειονεκτήματα considering doing bigger house.

51 pros noun /proʊ/ an advantage to or a reason for doing something One of the big pros of living in Madrid is the night life. θετικά, πλεονεκτήματα

46 career noun /kəˈrɪr/ the job or series of jobs that you do during your working life He's hoping for a career in the police force as a police officer. καριέρα, επαγγελματική σταδιοδρομία

46 access noun /ˈæk.ses/ the method or possibility of getting near to a place or person The criteria included having access to high-quality education. πρόσβαση

46 wealth noun /welθ/ a large amount of money or valuable possessions that During a successful business career, she accumulated a πλούτος someone has great amount of wealth.

45 value noun /ˈvæl.juː/ the amount of money that can be received for something To find out about the things that people value most in life. αξία

46 possibility noun /ˌpɑː.səˈbɪl.ə.t̬ i/ a chance that something may happen or be true One possibility is that life is very rare and that Earth is πιθανότητα incredibly special; in other words, perhaps humans are alone in the universe.

54 saying noun /ˈseɪ.ɪŋ/ a well-known wise statement that often has a meaning that is As the saying goes, "Don't count your chickens before παροιμία, γνωμικό different from the simple meanings of the words it contains they're hatched."

44 textile noun /ˈtekstaɪl/ a cloth or fabric made by weaving Marie prefers clothes made of textiles from natural fibers, ύφασμα such as wool or cotton.

46 education noun /ˌedʒuˈkeɪʃn/ the study of ways to teach and learn After obtaining a degree in their main subject, students have εκπαίδευση to train in education in order to learn how to teach others.

53 love verb /lʌv/ to like with great intensity Wendy loves to buy unusual styles of shoes. αγαπώ

Unit 5 Page Headword Part of speech Pronunciation Definition Sample Sentence Translation

28 conservation noun /ˌkɑːnsərˈveɪʃn/ saving and protecting the environment If you develop an energy conservation plan for your home, προστασία, διατήρηση you could save a lot on running costs.

68 emergency noun /iˈmɜːrdʒənsi/ a bad situation that requires immediate attention The floods created a state of emergency, so all public έκτακτη ανάγκη services were sent to help out those affected.

67 equipment noun /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/ items needed for a purpose The new hospital has specialized equipment for diagnosing εξοπλισμός diseases. 68 natural disaster phrase /ˈnætʃrəl dɪˈzæstər/ earthquakes, floods, or other damaging natural events Japan has been struck by a series of natural disasters φυσική κατάστροφη including earthquakes and tsunamis.

61 situation noun /ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃn/ the way things are at a certain time The police managed to control the crowd before the situation κατάσταση got out of control.

69 eruption noun /ɪˈrʌp.ʃən/ When a volcano erupts, it explodes and flames and rocks Around the year 600, the eruption of a nearby volcano buried έκρηξη come out of it Ceren's buildings.

69 hurricane noun /ˈhɝː.ɪ.keɪn/ a violent wind that has a circular movement, especially in the The state of Florida was hit by a hurricane that did serious τυφώνας West Atlantic Ocean damage.

66 meditate verb /ˈmed.ə.teɪt/ to think calm thoughts in order to relax or as a religious activity He let them eat his share of the food, and he taught them διαλογίζομαι how to meditate so they would feel less worried.

67 raise the alarm verb /reɪz/ /ðiː/ /əˈlɑːrm/ to make people understand the danger of something A local doctor was the first to raise the alarm about this latest κρούω τον κώδωνα του virus. κινδύνου

60 relationship noun /rɪˈleɪ.ʃən.ʃɪp/ the way in which two things are connected They see a relationship between human activity and these σχέση deaths.

60 rescue verb /ˈres.kjuː/ to help someone or something out of a dangerous, harmful, or Is there any way to rescue species that are in danger? σώζω unpleasant situation

66 volunteers noun /ˌvɑː.lənˈtɪr/ a person who does something, especially helping other people, Volunteers from many countries traveled to Thailand to help. εθελοντές willingly and without being forced or paid to do it

66 trapped noun /træp/ a device or hole for catching animals or people and preventing They did not even know what day it was or how long they παγιδευμένος,-η,-ο their escape had been trapped.

57 inside noun /ɪnˈsaɪd/ the part, space, or side of something that is inside Inside the cave, the situation was not good. μέσα, εντός

60 hero noun /ˈhɪr.oʊ/ a person who is admired for having done something very brave If a scientist found a way to stop climate change, he or she ήρωας or having achieved something great would be a hero to people who care about the planet.

61 hope verb /hoʊp/ to want something to happen or to be true, and usually have a I hope (that) we get no more earthquakes this year. ελπίζω good reason to think that it might

66 alive adjective /əˈlaɪv/ living, not dead At last, there was good news on July 2nd, when three divers ζωντανός,-ή,-ό found the team alive.

60 from preposition /frɑːm/ used to show the place where someone or something starts A big rock from space, called a comet, hit Earth. It killed the από dinosaurs and caused terrible conditions.

70 brace verb /breɪs/ to prepare yourself physically or mentally for something The plane’s pilot told everyone to “brace for impact.” προετοιμάζομαι unpleasant

69 flood verb /flʌd/ to cause to fill or become covered with water, especially in a A levee is a natural or man-made wall which holds back flood πλημμυρίζω way that causes problems water.

71 captain noun /ˈkæp.tən/ the person in charge of a ship or an aircraft or teader of a For example, there is a movie about Captain Sully, and a καπετάνιος, πλοίαρχος, sports team movie is going to be made about the rescue of the boys from πιλότος, κυβερνήτης Tham Luang cave. σκάφους

64 fire noun /faɪr/ (material that is in) the state of burning that produces flames The library was badly damaged in the fire. πυρκαγιά, φωτιά that send out heat and light, and might produce smoke

60 extinct adjective /ɪkˈstɪŋkt/ not now existing However, since life began on Earth, scientists think at least εξαφανισμένος, five billion kinds of plants and animals have gone extinct. αφανισμένος

65 accident noun /ˈæk.sə.dənt/ something bad that happens that is not expected or intended You’re much more likely to get hurt in a traffic accident. ατύχημα and that often damages something or injures someone

66 after preposition /ˈæf.tɚ/ following in time, place, or order The rescue in 2018 of 12 boys and their coach after 17 days μετά trapped in a cave in Thailand.

66 team noun /tiːm/ a group of people who compete together Our team were under a lot of pressure to win the semi-final. ομάδα

60 survive verb /sərˈvaɪv/ to live through a dangerous situation The passengers were lucky to survive the crash. επιβιώνω

61 species noun /ˈspiːʃiːz/ a certain kind of plant or animal This plant is a rare species found only in the mountains είδος above a certain altitude.

Unit 6 Page Headword Part of speech Pronunciation Definition Sample Sentence Translation

77 react verb /riˈækt/ speak or move when something happens How did your parents react when you told them you were αντιδρώ leaving home?

77 express verb /ɪkˈspres/ to show what you think or feel about something Clearly, Edvard Munch was trying to express a feeling of εκφράζω despair when he painted The Scream.

72 painting noun /ˈpeɪntɪŋ/ a work of art made with paint There was a long line of people waiting to see the famous πίνακας painting, the Mona Lisa, so we decided to look at the other exhibits.

78 sculpture noun /ˈskʌlptʃər/ a work of art made by carving stone, metal or wood The Kelpies, located in central Scotland, are massive γλυπτό sculptures shaped like horses’ heads, which are made of metal.

78 stone noun /stoʊn/ a hard material found in the ground It’s still a puzzle as to how the huge blocks of stone were πέτρα moved to create the Easter Island statues.

74 unique adjective /juːˈniːk/ being the only existing one of its type or, more generally, The Tate, a famous gallery in London, England, bought the μοναδικός,-ή,-ό unusual, or special in some way: unique work in 1976.

76 argue for verb /ˈɑːrɡ.juː/ /fɔːr/ to give the reasons for your opinion, idea, belief, etc. The senator argued for building more hospitals. επιχειρηματολογώ, υποστηρίζω

79 ceramic art noun /səˈræm.ɪk/ /ɑːrt/ images and objects made from clay that has been shaped and This gallery, which opened last year, has a great display of κεραμική τέχνη then baked until hard ceramic.

78 fashion noun /ˈfæʃ.ən/ a style that is popular at a particular time, especially in clothes, She always wears the latest fashions. μόδα hair, make-up, etc.

81 creative adjective /kriˈeɪ.t̬ ɪv/ producing or using original and unusual ideas Art has both a financial value and a cultural value, and if δημιουργικός people cannot see great works of art, they will see less beauty and fewer examples of creative genius.

74 genius noun /ˈdʒiː.ni.əs/ very great and rare natural ability or skill, especially in a Will people think they are works of genius, or will their ιδιοφυία, διάνοια particular area such as science or art, or a person who has this opinion be less positive?

92 design verb /dɪˈzaɪn/ to make or draw plans for something, for example clothes or There’s an exhibition of chindogu designs at the design σχεδιάζω buildings museum.

78 illustration noun /ˌɪl.əˈstreɪ.ʃən/ a picture in a book, magazine, etc. or the process of illustrating You will be expected to assist the editor with the selection of απεικόνιση, εικονογράφηση something illustrations for the book.

74 inspire verb /ɪnˈspaɪr/ to make someone feel that they want to do something and can Great art can definitely inspire positive feelings. εμπνέω do it

74 installation noun /ˌɪn.stəˈleɪ.ʃən/ an occasion when equipment, furniture, or a computer The installation is expected to be finished next spring. εγκατάσταση program is put into position or made ready to use

74 gallery noun /ˈɡæl.ɚ.i/ a room or building that is used for showing works of art, Sarah said that she was going to the gallery the next day. γκαλερί sometimes so that they can be sold

81 investment noun /ɪnˈvest.mənt/ the act of putting money, effort, time, etc. into something to And from a financial point of view, the answer may also be επένδυση make a profit or get an advantage, or the money, effort, time, yes; art prices continue to rise, so buying art may seem like a etc. used to do this good investment.

74 exhibition noun /ˌek.səˈbɪʃ.ən/ an event at which objects such as paintings are shown to the It was not expensive, but public reaction to the exhibition was έκθεση public negative.

85 photography noun /fəˈtɑː.ɡrə.fi/ the activity or job of taking photographs or filming Photography is the most simple, simplistic form of art. φωτογραφία

74 portraits noun /ˈpɔːr.trɪt/ a painting, photograph, drawing, etc. of a person or, less People expected to see portraits on the wall, not bricks on πορτρέτο, πρωσοπογραφία commonly, of a group of people the floor.

71 movies noun /ˈmu·viz/ a series of moving pictures, usually shown in a cinema or on Movies about survival are popular. ταινίες television and often telling a story

78 music noun /ˈmjuː.zɪk/ a pattern of sounds made by musical instruments, voices, or It is two o’clock in the morning but your neighbor is playing μουσική computers, or a combination of these, intended to give loud music. pleasure to people listening to it

78 literature noun /ˈl ɪ t̬ .ɚ.ə.tʃɚ/ written artistic works, especially those with a high and lasting He's very knowledgeable about German literature. λογοτεχνία artistic value

85 lack of noun /læk/ the fact that something is not available or that there is not Her only problem is a lack of confidence. έλλειψη enough of it

74 display verb /dɪˈspleɪ/ to arrange something or a collection of things so that it can be When it went on display at the Ferus Gallery in Los Angeles εκθέτω seen by the public in 1962, some experts liked it, but many people said that it was not art.

78 street art noun /striːt/ /ɑːrt/ images or objects or on a road in a city or town that has The street arts are vitally important to our city. τέχνη του δρόμου buildings

74 reaction noun /riˈæk.ʃən/ behaviour, a feeling or an action that is a direct result of It was not expensive, but public reaction to the exhibition was αντίδραση something else negative.

74 controversial adjective /ˌkɑːn.trəˈvɝː.ʃəl/ causing disagreement or discussion Carl Andre created another controversial piece of art: αμφιλεγόμενος,επίμαχος, Equivalent VIII is an installation that is just a pile of bricks. πολυσυζητημένος

85 failure noun /ˈfeɪ.ljɚ/ the fact of someone or something not succeeding Their attempt to climb Everest ended in failure. αποτυχία

78 architecture noun /ˈɑːr.kə.tek.tʃɚ/ the art and practice of designing and making buildings This is a prime example of 1930s architecture. αρχιτεκτονική

72 art noun /ɑːrt/ the study of art, its history and its application Brad was always the best at art in school and his teachers τέχνη were sure he had enough talent to become a famous designer.

78 literature noun /ˈlɪtrətʃʊr/ the study of written works, such as novels, poems and plays Sarah is studying literature because she would like to λογοτεχνία become a writer of children’s books.

82 style noun /staɪl/ a way of making art that is used by one artist, or a small group Each pair of earrings we sell is handmade by the designer in στυλ, ύφος a unique style.

Unit 7 Page Headword Part of speech Pronunciation Definition Sample Sentence Translation

88 oil noun /ɔɪl/ a thick liquid found underground and used as a fuel People have turned to alternative forms of heating as oil πετρέλαιο prices have risen.

90 sight noun /saɪt/ your ability to see After a minor operation, your power of sight should be much όραση improved. 94 theory noun /ˈθɪri/ a scientific idea I’ve heard various theories about how some foods can assist θεωρία memory.

95 realistic adjective /ˌriːəˈlɪstɪk/ describes art that looks like real things The wax models were so realistic that they looked almost ρεαλιστικός, -ή, -ό human.

92 board verb /bɔːrd/ to get on a plane, bus, or ship The children were so excited as they waited to board the επιβιβάζομαι plane on their first flight.

92 connect verb /kəˈnekt/ to come together The city’s tram routes connect with the subway stations near συνδέω the center. 94 destination noun /ˌdestɪˈneɪʃn/ the place you are going to We were exhausted by the time we reached our destination. προορισμός

97 directly adverb /dəˈrektli/ without stopping or changing direction The coach dropped us directly outside our hotel. απευθείας

92 efficient adjective /ɪˈfɪʃnt/ not using too much time or energy I wonder if driverless cars will turn out to be an efficient form αποτελεσματικός, -ή, -ό of transport.

92 fare noun /fer/ the money you pay to use public transportation The bus company offers reduced fares for certain categories, εισιτήριο, ναύλος such as the unemployed and the elderly.

94 fuel noun /ˈfjuːəl/ a substance like gasoline or oil that is burned to give power Fuel costs have become so high that many more people καύσιμο have started traveling by bicycle. 92 route noun /ruːt/ the way that a train or bus usually goes What’s the fastest route to travel from Athens to Melbourne? διαδρομή

92 ticket noun /ˈtɪkɪt/ a paper that shows you have paid to use public Train tickets can be bought at automatic machines in the εισιτήριο stations.

92 transfer verb /trænsˈfɜːr/ to change from one route to another On your arrival in Budapest, a coach will transfer you to your μεταφέρω hotel. 88 aircraft noun /ˈer.kræft/ any vehicle, with or without an engine, that can fly, such as a In the early twentieth century, the first aircraft were built. αεροπλάνο, αεροσκάφος plane or helicopter

90 artificial intelligence noun /ˌɑːr.t̬ ə.fɪʃ.əl ɪnˈtel.ə.dʒəns/ refers to computer systems capable of performing tasks The talk was about developing artificial intelligence to let τεχνητή νοημοσύνη usually undertaken by humans. cars drive themselves.

94 commute verb /kəˈmjuːt/ to make the same journey regularly between work and home We commute to work, visit friends, or go shopping. μετακινούμαι καθημερινά

94 distance noun /ˈdɪs.təns/ the amount of space between two places And to top it all off, long-distance flights are bad for the απόσταση environment because aircraft burn a lot of fuel.

88 launch noun /lɑːntʃ/ an event to celebrate or introduce something new In the middle of the twentieth century, scientists developed εκτοξεύω rockets to launch satellites into space.

95 explore verb /ɪkˈsplɔːr/ to search and discover (about something) Perhaps in the near future, VR will give us the chance to εξερευνώ “explore” the moon or Mars.

98 journeys noun /ˈdʒɝː.ni/ the act of travelling from one place to another, especially in a Riding made it easier to reach a distant destination, but ταξίδια vehicle many journeys still took a long time.

92 transit noun /ˈtræn.zɪt/ the movement of goods or people from one place to another It is possible to make an insurance claim for any goods lost διαμετακόμιση, μεταφορά or damaged in transit.

92 transportation noun /ˌtræn.spɚˈteɪ.ʃən/ the movement of people or goods from one place to another People use coal and oil for heating and transportation. μεταφορά

92 travel cost noun /ˈtræv.əl/ /kɑːst/ the total sum of money to make a journey The company will cover your travel cost. έξοδα ταξιδιού

90 safety noun /ˈseɪf.ti/ a state in which or a place where you are safe and not in This happens because she knows they are a risk to her ασφάλεια danger or at risk safety.

90 personal time noun /ˈpɝː.sən.əl/ /taɪm/ is compensated time away from work, provided by an One company I worked at had made sure we all had προσωπικός χρόνος employer to employees for them to use as they see fit. personal time at least once a year.

90 air quality noun /er/ /ˈkwɑː.lə.t̬ i/ how good or bad the mixture of gases that surrounds the earth The air quality had been so bad that thousands of people ποιότητα αέρα and that we breathe died and about 100,000 became sick.

88 launch noun /lɔːntʃ/ to send up into the air We waited at the port to watch the official launch of the new εκτόξευση ship.

98 engineering noun /ˌendʒɪˈnɪrɪŋ/ the study of how to build and make things Hilda wanted to do an engineering course, but she didn’t get μηχανολογία, μηχανική a high enough grade in math.

95 psychology noun /saɪˈkɑːlədʒi/ the science of the mind Many professions, such as teaching and business, require ψυχολογία an understanding of psychology.

98 orbit noun /ˈɔːrbɪt/ a curved path in space around a planet, moon, or star Planet Earth is in orbit around the Sun. τροχιά

88 satellite noun /ˈsætəlaɪt/ a man-made object in space that moves around Earth Images of the weather are now sent to Earth from satellites. δορυφόρος

90 vehicle noun /ˈviːəkl/ a car, truck, or bus Five vehicles were involved in the crash: a truck, a bus, and όχημα three cars.

Unit 8 Page Headword Part of speech Pronunciation Definition Sample Sentence Translation 106 speed noun /spiːd/ how fast something moves The plane began to build up speed as it moved down the ταχύτητα runway.

110 conclusion noun /kənˈkluːʒn/ something you decide after looking at all the information The police reached the conclusion that the alarm had been συμπέρασμα set off by a cat.

102 participate verb /pɑːrˈtɪsɪpeɪt/ to take part in an activity or event Alistair was happy to participate in the experiment to συμμετέχω compare his own fitness levels with others of his age.

106 advice noun /ədˈvaɪs/ an opinion or opinions given to someone about what to do Could you give me some advice on how to improve my συμβουλή tennis?

102 championship noun /ˈtʃæmpiənʃɪp/ a competition to find the best player or team in a sport We watched the final match of the championship on TV. πρωτάθλημα

106 coach noun /koʊtʃ/ someone who trains a person or a sports team At half-time, the coach gave the football team some extra προπονητής, προπονήτρια hints on strategy.

103 competitive adjective /kəmˈpetətɪv/ a situation of competition where something tries to be as good Dennis prefers yoga and tai chi rather than competitive ανταγωνιστικός,-ή,-ο or better than something else sports like football and ice hockey.

108 game noun /ɡeɪm/ an activity or sport, often with rules, that people play Do you fancy a game of golf tomorrow? αγώνας, παιχνίδι

110 individual adjective /ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəl/ for one person Weightlifting suits Ken as it’s an individual sport that he can ατομικός, -ή, -ό do any time without planning around team events.

102 lose verb /luːz/ to be defeated by another person or team If I lose this game of squash, I’ll be so annoyed at myself. χάνω

113 medal noun /ˈmedl/ a metal disk given as a prize in a sports event Every player in the winning team was given a medal. μετάλλιο

110 points noun /pɔɪntz/ the numbers that are added together to give the score If the judges had given Ron two more points, he would have πόντοι, βαθμοί come first in the Tang Soo Do competition.

102 competitor noun /kəmˈpet̬ .ə.t̬ ɚ/ a person, team, or company that is competing against others In order for a competitor or team to win a game or a ανταγωνιστής championship, another person or team must lose.

102 conquer verb /ˈkɑːŋ.kɚ/ to take control or possession of foreign land, or a group of The very best players—the ones who conquer everyone else κατακτώ people, by force to become champions—can make many millions of dollars a year.

106 leadership noun /ˈliː.dɚ.ʃɪp/ the set of characteristics that make a good leader What the company lacks is leadership. ηγεσία

106 balance noun /ˈbæl.əns/ a state where things are of equal weight or force Surfers need physical strength and balance to be successful ισορροπία at their sport.

102 events noun /ɪˈvent/ anything that happens, especially something important or This year's Olympic Games will be the biggest ever sporting γεγονότα, εκδηλώσεις unusual event.

106 commitment noun /kəˈmɪt.mənt/ a promise or firm decision to do something Players must make a commitment to play for a full season. δέσμευση

102 muscles noun /ˈmʌs.əl/ one of many tissues in the body that can tighten and relax to They buy equipment to do these activities in order to become μύες produce movement fit and develop strong muscles.

102 league noun /liːɡ/ a group of teams playing a sport who take part in competitions League receives around $7.5 billion each year for TV rights. αθλητική κατηγορία, όμιλος between each other

102 champions noun /ˈtʃæm.pi.ən/ someone or something, especially a person or animal, that has The very best players—the ones who conquer everyone else πρωταθλητές beaten all other competitors in a competition to become champions—can make many millions of dollars a year.

102 professional adjective /prəˈfeʃ.ən.əl/ relating to work that needs special training or education However, the big money comes from professional sports. επαγγελματικός

106 strength noun /streŋθ/ the ability to do things that need a lot of physical or mental She had the strength and stamina to take the lead and win δύναμη effort the gold medal.

106 teamwork noun /ˈtiːm.wɝːk/ the activity of working together in a group with other people, Your balance and teamwork are good too. ομαδική εργασία especially when this is successful 106 stamina noun /ˈstæm.ə.nə/ the physical and/or mental strength to do something that might The triathlon is a great test of stamina. αντοχή be difficult and will take a long time

105 apologetic adjective /əˌpɑː.ləˈdʒet̬ .ɪk/ showing that you feel sorry about having caused someone I hope he was suitably apologetic for breaking your glasses. απολογητικός problems or unhappiness

113 achieve verb /əˈtʃiːv/ to succeed in finishing something or reaching an aim, I am hopeful that we can achieve peace eventually, but it is επιτυγχάνω, πετυχαίνω especially after a lot of work or effort not going to be easy.

102 win verb /wɪn/ to score more points than another person or team Liverpool are sure to win the match as they have a stronger νικάω, κερδίζω team.

Unit 9 Page Headword Part of speech Pronunciation Definition Sample Sentence Translation 88 terminal noun /ˈtɜːrmɪnl/ the end of a train or bus route Our boarding gate was right at the other end of the terminal, τέρμιναλ, σταθμός so we had to walk quickly through the airport. επιβίβασης/αποβίβασης

120 touch verb /tʌtʃ/ to sense how things feel The fabric felt so soft when I touched it. αγγίζω

125 wood noun /wʊd/ a material made from trees As the castle door had been made of wood, it had been ξύλο destroyed long ago, so only the remains of the doorposts were visible.

116 glass noun /ɡlæs/ a hard transparent material used in windows, buildings, We visited a factory in Italy where glass was being blown γυαλί ornatments and other objects into amazing shapes to make colored ornaments and jewelry.

126 hospital noun /ˈhɑːspɪtl/ a medical institution that gives health care for sick or injured The new hospital for children with cancer has been opened νοσοκομείο people with financial support from local businesses.

116 avoid verb /əˈvɔɪd/ to stay away from someone or something In the worst cases, people avoid most social situations and αποφεύγω hardly ever go out. 120 fracture verb /ˈfræk.tʃɚ/ If something hard, such as a bone, fractures, or is fractured, it If a person falls off his bike, for example, it is possible that he κάταγμα breaks or cracks will have a break, or fracture, in a bone.

123 illness noun /ˈɪl.nəs/ a disease of the body or mind They do not let their children play with other children who ασθένεια, νόσος have an illness, or they stop their children from playing outside. 124 kitchen noun /ˈkɪtʃ.ən/ a room where food is kept, prepared, and cooked and where We usually eat breakfast in the kitchen. κουζίνα the dishes are washed

120 sprain verb /spreɪn/ to cause an injury to a joint, a place where two bones are And if the person twists an ankle, elbow, or other joint, he στραμπούληγμα, connected, by a sudden movement may have a sprain. διάστρεμμα

124 living room noun /ˈlɪv.ɪŋ ˌruːm/ the room in a house or apartment that is used for relaxing in We've just bought a new coffee-coloured rug for the living σαλόνι and entertaining guests room.

116 sharp adjective /ʃɑːrp/ having a thin edge or point that can cut something or make a Finally, a child who hates injections might develop a phobia αιχμηρός hole in something of sharp objects that can cause injury.

120 scrape verb /skreɪp/ to remove an unwanted covering or a top layer from If a person who is running falls down, she may get a scrape γρατζουνάω, γδέρνομαι something, especially using a sharp edge or something rough on her knee or elbow where the skin is rubbed off.

116 risk noun /rɪsk/ the possibility of something bad happening This happens because she knows they are a risk to her κίνδυνος safety.

122 moderation noun /ˌmɑː.dəˈreɪ.ʃən/ the quality of doing something within reasonable limits Aristotle said, “everything in moderation” for children only. με μέτρο, μετριοπάθεια

124 playroom noun /ˈpleɪ.ruːm/ a room intended for children to play in Younger children, ages 3 to 8, were seen in a playroom αίθουσα παιχνιδιού where they were free to choose a play activity.

116 injection noun /ɪnˈdʒek.ʃən/ the act of putting a liquid, especially a drug, into a person's My arm was very tender after the injection. ένεση body using a needle and a syringe

124 garage noun /ɡəˈrɑːʒ/ a building where a car is kept, built next to or as part of a house Did you put the car in the garage? γκαράζ

123 hygiene noun /ˈhaɪ.dʒiːn/ the degree to which people keep themselves or their According to the “hygiene theory,” keeping children too safe υγιεινή environment clean, especially to prevent disease may also cause health issues.

124 harm noun /hɑːrm/ physical or other injury or damage A phobia is a strong fear of something, even if that thing is κακό, βλάβη not likely to cause harm.

123 germs noun /dʒɝːm/ a very small organism that causes disease As a result, their children’s bodies are not used to germs or μικρόβια dirt.

118 break verb /breɪk/ to separate suddenly or stop working by being damaged She thinks that she will break a bone in the future. σπάω

120 bruise noun /bruːz/ an injury or mark where the skin has not been broken but is For example, doing sports can lead to injuries. If a hard ball μελανιά, μώλωπας darker in colour, often as a result of being hit by something hits a person, it can cause a bruise.

125 cut verb /kʌt/ to break the surface of something, or to divide or make Cut the meat up into small pieces. κόβω something smaller, using a sharp tool, especially a knife

125 crosswalk noun /ˈkrɑːs.wɑːk/ a place on a road, especially one where there is a lot of traffic, Many complained about potholes lining the roads, brick διάβαση πεζών at which vehicles must stop to allow people to walk across the sidewalks that were a mess, and faded crosswalks. road

124 dining room noun /ˈdaɪ.nɪŋ ˌruːm/ a room in which meals are eaten This room has a dual purpose, serving as both a study and a τραπεζαρία dining room.

120 burn verb /bɝːn/ to be hurt, damaged, or destroyed by fire or extreme heat, or to And touching a hot pan can cause a burn. καίω cause this to happen

124 backyard noun /ˌbækˈjɑːrd/ a small space surrounded by walls at the back of a house, The house has a small backyard, surrounded by a high brick πίσω αυλή usually with a hard surface wall.

116 allergy noun /ˈæl.ɚ.dʒi/ a condition that makes a person become sick or develop skin For instance, if a child has an allergy to bee stings, she αλλεργία or breathing problems because they have eaten certain foods might develop a phobia of bees.

117 suggestion noun /səˈdʒes.tʃən/ an idea, plan, or action that is suggested or the act of Another suggestion is that we do not have enough πρόταση suggesting it knowledge to recognize other life.

127 theories noun /ˈθɪr.i/ a formal statement of the rules on which a subject of study is I used to focus on the theories about why allergies happen. θεωρίες based on

116 injury noun /ˈɪn.dʒər.i/ physical harm or damage to someone's body caused by an Finally, a child who hates injections might develop a phobia τραύμα, τραυματισμός accident or an attack of sharp objects that can cause injury.

116 risk noun /rɪsk/ a possibility that something bad will happen Wearing a helmet on a motorcycle is essential to avoid the κίνδυνος risk of head injuries.

Unit 10 Page Headword Part of speech Pronunciation Definition Sample Sentence Translation 134 evidence noun /ˈevɪdəns/ having skill or knowledge because you have done something The archaeological finds are evidence that the Mycenaeans αποδεικτικά στοιχεία many times were a highly organised society.

135 figure out phrasal verb /ˈfɪɡjər aʊt/ to solve or understand something Archaeologists are still trying to figure out where Alexander καταλαβαίνω, λύνω the Great is buried.

134 investigation noun /ɪnˌvestɪˈɡeɪʃn/ research done to find out what happened or what is true The fate of the Mycenaeans is still open to investigation as έρευνα nobody can be certain what happened to them.

130 civilization noun /ˌsɪv.əl.əˈzeɪ.ʃən/ human society with its well developed social organizations, or The story of writing, astronomy, and law . . .the story of πολιτισμός the culture and way of life of a society or country at a particular civilization itself begins in one place. period in time

136 conspiracy theory noun /kənˈspɪr.ə.si ˌθɪr.i/ a belief that an event or situation is the result of a secret plan One conspiracy theory is that all of the evidence for the θεωρία συνωμοσίας made by powerful people moon landings is fake.

134 proof noun /pruːf/ a fact or piece of information that shows that something exists You should always keep receipts as proof of purchase. απόδειξη or is true

134 clue noun /kluː/ a sign or some information that helps you to find the answer to A clue is a piece of information that helps solve a mystery. ένδειξη, στοιχείο a problem, question, or mystery

137 knowledge noun /ˈnɑː.lɪdʒ/ understanding of or information about a subject that you get by In addition, people who believe conspiracy theories may feel γνώση experience or study, either known by one person or by people they have secret knowledge that other people do not have. generally

136 doubt noun /daʊt/ (a feeling of) not being certain about something, especially Some people may not want to admit they believe it, so the αμφιβολία about how good or true it is true number is in doubt.

134 detective noun /dɪˈtek.tɪv/ someone whose job is to discover information about crimes Her new detective series will be her debut on the small ντετέκτιβ, ερευνητής and find out who is responsible for them screen. (αστυνομικός ή ιδιωτικός)

130 uncertain adjective /ʌnˈsɝː.tən/ not knowing what to do or believe, or not able to decide about The number of stars in the universe is uncertain, but αβέβαιος something scientists think there may be as many as 400 billion in the part of the universe where Earth is located.

130 wonder verb /ˈwʌn.dɚ/ to ask yourself questions or express a wish to know about I always wonder how mystery writers come up with their απορώ, αναρωτιέμαι something ideas.

134 character noun /ˈker.ək.tɚ/ a person represented in a film, play, or story: The film revolves around three main characters. χαρακτήρας

141 mathematics noun /ˌmæθəˈmætɪks/ the study of numbers, symbols, and forms that follow strict Mathematics was never Todd’s favorite subject as he μαθηματικά rules and laws couldn’t understand the equations.

137 astronaut noun /ˈæstrənɔːt/ a person who goes into outer space The astronauts spent months training for their space flight. αστροναύτης

130 universe noun /ˈjuːnɪvɜːrs/ the whole of space and all the planets, stars etc. We have a lot to learn about the universe with the assistance σύμπαν of space exploration and telescopes such as the Hubble.

130 speculate verb /ˈspekjuleɪt/ to make guesses about something We can speculate about the early travelers who crossed the υποθέτω Atlantic as some geographical evidence supports ancient legends.

Unit 11 Page Headword Part of speech Pronunciation Definition Sample Sentence Translation

144 concentrate verb /ˈkɑːnsntreɪt/ to think very hard about something Amy is concentrating on passing her German exam. συγκεντρώνομαι

148 campus noun /ˈkæmpəs/ an area of land with college or university buildings The campus is a few miles from the center of city, but you πανεπιστημιούπολη can find all the facilities you need there.

144 course noun /kɔːrs/ a series of lessons or lectures about a subject To obtain a Masters degree, you may have to follow a five- μάθημα (πρόγραμμα year course at university. μαθημάτων)

148 economics noun /ˌiːkəˈnɑːmɪks/ the study of money Everybody should have a basic knowledge of economics to οικονομικά, οικονομική plan for the future. επιστήμη

148 enroll verb /ɪnˈroʊl/ to join a school or a class I enrolled in a photography class to develop new skills. εγγράφομαι

148 major noun /ˈmeɪdʒər/ the main subject that you are studying Omar wants to become a doctor, so his major is in medical ειδικότητα science.

148 boarding school noun /ˈbɔːr.dɪŋ ˌskuːl/ a school where students live and study If it is a boarding school, the child will live there, too. οικοτροφείο

148 private school noun /ˌpraɪ.vət ˈskuːl/ a school that does not receive financial support from the Most young children attend the closest public school, but ιδιωτικό σχολείο government parents who can pay for private school may choose to send their children to one.

148 homeschooling noun /ˌhoʊmˈskuːl.ɪŋ/ the teaching of children at home, usually by parents Some other parents may feel that homeschooling is the best κάνω μάθημα στο σπίτι option for their children.

144 academic adjective /ˌæk.əˈdem.ɪk/ relating to schools, colleges, and universities, or connected All of these things can build students’ confidence and ακαδημαϊκός with studying and thinking, not with practical skills improve their academic results.

155 degree noun /dɪˈɡriː/ a course of study at a college or university, or the qualification I should have done a degree online instead of attending a πτυχίο given to a student after he or she has completed his or her college in another state. studies:

151 curriculum noun /kəˈrɪk.jə.ləm/ the subjects studied in a school, college, etc. and what each In countries around the world, some schools have a play- διδακτέα ύλη subject includes based curriculum.

148 continuing education noun /kənˌtɪn.juː.ɪŋ edʒ.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/ classes for adults who have finished their school education, in Finally, continuing education is growing more popular δια βίου εκπαίδευση a range of different subjects because people want to learn useful new skills.

145 expert noun /ˈek.spɝːt/ a person with a high level of knowledge or skill relating to a I think Tim would have become an expert in math, but he ειδικός particular subject or activity chose to concentrate on history.

152 font noun /fɑːnt/ a set of letters and symbols in a particular design and size Second, have you heard about this new font called Sans γραμματοσειρά Forgetica?

151 motivation noun /ˌmoʊ.t̬ əˈveɪ.ʃən/ enthusiasm for doing something With more motivation, he could have achieved a lot of κίνητρο, προθυμία success.

148 gap year noun /ˈɡæp ˌjɪr/ a year between leaving school and starting university that is These days, taking a gap year is popular because students κενό έτος, έτος διακοπής usually spent travelling or working feel they will have life experiences that will help them in the future.

151 confidence noun /ˈkɑːn.fə.dəns/ the quality of being certain of your abilities or of having trust in All of these things can build students’ confidence and αυτοπεποίθηση people, plans, or the future improve their academic results.

148 enroll verb /ɪnˈrəʊl/ to put yourself or someone else onto the official list of When students enroll at a college, they choose which subject εγγράφομαι members of a course, college, or group to major in: business and economics are popular majors these days.

144 digital native adjective /ˈdɪdʒ.ə.t̬ əl/ A digital native is a person who has used technology from a Educators are using computers, apps, and other kinds of γέννημα θρέμμα της very early age. technology more and more... meaning many students these ψηφιακής εποχής days are digital natives.

151 escalator noun /ˈes.kə.leɪ.t̬ ɚ/ a set of stairs moved up or down by electric power on which Walking up and down the stairs became fun, and the number κυλιόμενες σκάλες people can stand and be taken from one level of a building to of people who used the escalator went down by about 66 another percent.

148 campus noun /ˈkæm.pəs/ the buildings of a college or university and the land that There's accommodation for about five hundred students on πανεπιστημιούπολη surrounds them campus.

143 solutions noun /səˈluː.ʃən/ the answer to a problem These questions help them find solutions to problems that λύσεις other people may not even notice.

144 computers noun /kəmˈpjuː.t̬ ɚ/ an electronic machine that is used for storing, organizing, and Educators are using computers, apps, and other kinds of υπολογιστές finding words, numbers, and pictures, for doing calculations, technology more and more. and for controlling other machines

144 the internet noun /ˈɪn.t̬ ɚ.net/ the large system of connected computers around the world The college does a beginners' course on how to use the το Διαδίκτυο that allows people to share information and communicate with internet. each other

144 training noun /ˈtreɪ.nɪŋ/ the process of learning the skills you need to do a particular He was planning to attend a training course next week. εκπαίδευση, κατάρτιση job or activity

Unit 12 Page Headword Part of speech Pronunciation Definition Sample Sentence Translation

158 experiment noun /ɪkˈsperɪmənt/ a scientific test to see if something is true Numerous experiments have been conducted to test the πείραμα effects of drinking coffee.

161 exploration noun /ˌekspləˈreɪʃn/ the process of exploring; Some people think that money is wasted on space εξερεύνηση looking for new things exploration while others say it gives us a better understanding of our own planet.

161 mission noun /ˈmɪʃn/ a special journey or task The scientists controlling the Rosetta spacecraft celebrated αποστολή the successful mission to land the probe on the comet Philae.

158 invention noun /ɪnˈven.ʃən/ something that has never been made before, or the process of The invention of microchips in the 1950s was also a εφεύρεση creating something that has never been made before significant development.

158 purposes noun /ˈpɝː.pəs/ why you do something or why something exists This makes sense: we can use them for many purposes, to σκοποί find solutions to many problems, or to achieve many outcomes.

157 outcomes noun /ˈaʊt.kʌm/ a result or effect of an action, situation, etc. It's too early to predict the outcome of the meeting. έκβαση, αποτέλεσμα

158 habit noun /ˈhæb.ɪt/ something that you do often and regularly, sometimes without After all, using computers every day is a habit for many of us. συνήθεια knowing that you are doing it

158 significant adjective /sɪɡˈnɪf.ə.kənt/ important or noticeable The invention of microchips in the 1950s was also a σημαντικός significant development.

158 creativity noun /ˌkriː.eɪˈt̬ ɪv.ə.t̬ i/ the ability to produce or use original and unusual ideas How will people use computers to develop their creativity and δημιουργικότητα improve the world?

158 electronic adjective /iˌlekˈtrɑː.nɪk/ (especially of equipment), using, based on, or used in a These small parts have led to electronic computers that keep ηλεκτρονικός,-ή,-ό system of operation that involves the control of electric current getting smaller, faster, and more powerful. by various devices

158 device noun /dɪˈvaɪs/ an object or machine that has been invented for a particular In 1822, a mathematician called Charles Babbage designed συσκευή purpose a device that could do math.

159 telephones noun /ˈtel.ə.foʊn/ a device that uses either a system of wires along which He sounded very depressed when we spoke on the τηλέφωνα electrical signals are sent or a system of radio signals to make telephone yesterday. it possible for you to speak to someone in another place who has a similar device

159 watches noun /wɑːtʃ/ a small clock that is worn on a strap around the wrist or, She looked at her watch and said, "It’s a quarter to five." ρολόγια sometimes, connected to a piece of clothing by a chain

159 televisions noun /ˈtel.ə.vɪʒ.ən/ a device shaped like a box with a screen that receives It's one of the few television programmes that I still watch. τηλεοράσεις electrical signals and changes them into moving images and sound, or the method or business of sending images and sound by electrical signals

158 success noun /səkˈses/ the achieving of the results wanted or hoped for The experiment was a success and this early computer επιτυχία worked perfectly.