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viable

adj

A

capable of surviving or living successfully

ΒΙΩΣΙΜΟΣ

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VENERABLE

adj

A

given great respect,esp.because of age,wisdom or character

ΣΕΒΑΣΜΙΟΣ, ΣΕΒΑΣΤΟΣ

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WELD

v

A

to join pieces of metal or plastic by softening them with heat
ΣΥΓΚΟΛΛΩ ( ΜΕ ΟΞΥΓΟΝΟΚΟΛΛΗΣΗ ΚΛΠ)

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THAW

v

A

to become warm enough for ice to melt

ΞΕΠΑΓΩΝΩ (ΠΧ ΚΡΕΑΣ)

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SURVEY

n

A

an assessment of public opinion obtained by questioning a representative sample/ an opinion poll
ΔΗΜΟΣΚΟΠΗΣΗ/ ΕΡΕΥΝΑ

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PAPER

n

A

a long essay involving research,usually read at an academic lecture or seminar/ a thesis
ΜΕΛΕΤΗ, ΔΙΑΤΡΙΒΗ, ΕΡΓΑΣΙΑ

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7
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STAND

n

A

sb’s attitude or position toward an issue

ΘΕΣΗ,ΑΠΟΨΗ

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AMPHIBIOUS

adj

A

relating to,living on, or suited for both and and water

ΑΜΦΙΒΙΟΣ

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9
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AVIAN

adj

A

relating to birds

ΤΩΝ ΠΤΗΝΩΝ

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10
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ARBOREAL

adj

A

relating to trees/(of animals)living in trees

ΔΕΝΔΡΙΚΟΣ,ΔΕΝΔΡΟΒΙΟΣ

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AQUATIC

adj

A

relating to water/(of plants or animals) living in or near the water
ΤΟΥ ΝΕΡΟΥ, ΥΔΡΟΒΙΟΣ

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SEQUEL

n

A

a film, etc. that continues the story of an earlier one

ΣΥΝΕΧΕΙΑ ΠΧ ΤΑΙΝΙΑΣ , ΜΥΘΙΣΤΟΡΗΜΑΤΟΣ

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13
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SPAWN

v

A

to produce or cause

ΓΕΝΝΩ, ΕΠΙΦΕΡΩ

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14
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SEED

v

A

to sow land with seeds

ΣΠΕΡΝΩ

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MIGRANT

n

A

a person who moves from one region, place, or country to another
ΜΕΤΑΝΑΣΤΗΣ

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16
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BUREAUCRACY

n

A

excessively complicated administrative procedure

ΓΡΑΦΕΙΟΚΡΑΤΙΑ

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17
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PROSPERITY

n

A

wealth or success

ΕΥΗΜΕΡΙΑ

18
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ANIMOSITY(TOWARDS/BETWEEN)

n

A

great hostility

ΕΧΘΡΟΤΗΤΑ ΕΧΘΡΑ

19
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MEDIOCRITY

n

A

the qualityof being mediocre(=of medium/ second rate quality

ΜΕΤΡΙΟΤΗΤΑ

20
Q

SOAR

v

A

to increase rapidly

ΕΚΤΟΞΕΥΟΜΑΙ ΣΤΑ ΥΨΗ

21
Q

DESCEND

v

A

to fall or drop into a lower position

ΠΕΦΤΩ, ΚΑΤΕΒΑΙΝΩ

22
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BARGAIN

n

A

sth that costs much less than usual

ΕΥΚΑΙΡΙΑ (ΓΙΑ ΑΓΟΡΑ)

23
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WARY OF

adj

A

cautious/attentive

ΕΠΙΦΥΛΑΚΤΙΚΟΣ

24
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PERSUASIVE

adj

A

able to make sb believe that they should do or believe
sth
ΠΕΙΣΤΙΚΟΣ

25
Q

OBSESSED

adj

A

showing too much concern with

ΕΜΜΟΝΙΚΟΣ

26
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OPPOSED TO

adj

A

against or in disagreement with sth

ΑΝΤΙΘΕΤΟΣ ΜΕ

27
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AUCTION

n

A

a public sale at which items are sold to the highest bidder

ΠΛΕΙΣΤΗΡΙΑΣΜΟΣ

28
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AUDITION

n

A

an interview for a job as a singer,actor, dancer or musician

ΟΝΤΙΣΙΟΝ

29
Q

AUDITORIUM

n

A

a large hall or building used for public gatherings

ΑΜΦΙΘΕΑΤΡΟ

30
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AUGMENTATION

n

A

an increase in size or amount

ΑΥΞΑΝΩ

31
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ENCLOSE

v

A

to put sth into the same envelope or package as sth else

ΕΣΩΚΛΕΙΩ

32
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FORECLOSE ON

v

A

to take possesssion of mortgaged property as a result of sb’s failure to make their payments
ΚΑΤΑΣΧΩ ΕΝΥΠΟΘΗΚΟ ΑΚΙΝΗΤΟ

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CATEGORICALLY

adv

A

absolutely and directly

ΚΑΤΗΓΟΡΗΜΑΤΙΚΑ

34
Q

RESOLUTELY

adv

A

determinedly/adamantly

ΑΠΟΦΑΣΙΣΤΙΚΑ/ ΑΝΕΝΔΟΤΑ

35
Q

WHOLEHEARTEDLY

adv

A

without reservation

ΟΛΟΨΥΧΑ

36
Q

SEDUCE SB INTO DOING STH

v

A

to attract sb into doing or believing sth that is inadvisable or foolhardy
ΞΕΛΟΓΙΑΖΩ, ΑΠΟΠΛΑΝΩ

37
Q

APPROXIMATION

n

A

sth close or similar to sth else in quality, quantity or nature
ΠΡΟΣΕΓΓΙΣΗ

38
Q

ESTIMATION

n

A

a rough calculation of the value, number quantity or extent of sth
ΕΚΤΙΜΗΣΗ, ΥΠΟΛΟΓΙΣΜΟΣ

39
Q

GRADUATE

v

A

to complete your studies at university

ΑΠΟΦΟΙΤΩ

40
Q

POIGNANT

adj

A

evoking a sense of sadness or regret/ moving

ΣΥΓΚΙΝΗΤΙΚΟΣ, ΘΛΙΒΕΡΟΣ

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PREORDAINED TO DO STH/THAT

adj

A

(of a course of action) decided beforehand

ΠΡΟΚΑΘΟΡΙΣΜΕΝΟΣ ΠΡΟΑΠΟΦΑΣΙΣΜΕΝΟΣ