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 © 2020 Cengage Learning, Inc. Page 1 World English 3e - Level 3 Greek Word List 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. © 2020 Cengage Learning, Inc. Page 2 World English 3e - Level 3 Greek Word List 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. © 2020 Cengage Learning, Inc. Page 3 World English 3e - Level 3 Greek Word List 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.