choices unit 1 Flashcards
(179 cards)
1
Q
appliance
n
A
piece of equipment that is used in the home
ΟΙΚΙΑΚΗ ΣΥΣΚΕΥΗ
2
Q
access
n
A
opportunity or right to use or enter something
ΠΡΟΣΒΑΣΗ
3
Q
cozy
adj
A
comfortable and warm
ΑΝΕΤΟΣ ΚΑΙ ΖΕΣΤΟΣ ( ΓΙΑ ΔΩΜΑΤΙΟ)
4
Q
device
n
A
piece of equipment intended for a particular purpose
ΣΥΣΚΕΥΗ
ΕΞΑΡΤΗΜΑ
5
Q
security system
A
set of devices which keeps a place safe
ΣΥΣΤΗΜΑ ΑΣΦΑΛΕΙΑΣ
6
Q
comfort
n
A
state of feeling relaxed and comfortable
ΑΝΕΣΗ
7
Q
convenience
n
A
something that makes things easier to use
ΑΝΕΣΗ
ΒΟΛΗ
8
Q
consumption
n
A
process of using something up
ΚΑΤΑΝΑΛΩΣΗ
9
Q
spacious
adj
A
very large, having a lot of room to move around
ΕΥΡΥΧΩΡΟΣ
10
Q
emergency
n
A
sudden dangerous and serious situation which needs a quick solution
ΕΚΤΑΚΤΗ ΑΝΑΓΚΗ
11
Q
shelter
n
A
safe place to stay
ΚΑΤΑΦΥΓΙΟ
12
Q
conventional
adj
A
ordinary usual
ΠΑΡΑΔΟΣΙΑΚΟΣ
ΣΥΝΗΘΙΣΜΕΝΟΣ
13
Q
temporary
adj
A
lasting or used for a limited amount of time
ΠΡΟΣΩΡΙΝΟΣ
14
Q
dwelling
n
A
place where people live
ΚΑΤΟΙΚΙΑ
15
Q
smart
adj
A
- equipped with electronic control devices
ΕΞΟΠΛΙΣΜΕΝΟΣ ΜΕ ΗΛΕΚΤΡΟΝΙΚΑ ΣΥΣΤΗΜΑΤΑ
- intelligent
ΕΞΥΠΝΟΣ
16
Q
construction
n
A
process of building
ΚΑΤΑΣΚΕΥΗ
ΟΙΚΟΔΟΜΗΣΗ
17
Q
task
n
A
something you have to do
ΕΡΓΑΣΙΑ
18
Q
familiar
adj
A
well-known or easily recognized
ΟΙΚΕΙΟΣ
ΓΝΩΣΤΟΣ
19
Q
sight
n
A
something that is seen
ΘΕΑΜΑ
20
Q
connect to
v
A
join two things together
ΣΥΝΔΕΩ ΜΕ
21
Q
sensor
n
A
instrument which reacts to physical changes such as heat or light
ΑΙΣΘΗΤΗΡΑΣ
22
Q
detect
v
A
notice or discover something that is not obvious
ΕΝΤΟΠΙΖΩ
23
Q
activate
v
A
cause something to start working
ΕΝΕΡΓΟΠΟΙΩ
24
Q
central heating
n
A
system for warming a whole building by sending heat to all the rooms
ΚΕΝΤΡΙΚΗ ΘΕΡΜΑΝΣΗ
25
turn down
phr v
reduce the amount of sound,heat or light
ΧΑΜΗΛΩΝΩ ( πχ ΤΗΝ ΕΝΤΑΣΗ)
26
occupant
n
person who lives in or uses a particular place
ΕΝΟΙΚΟΣ
27
chore
n
work that needs to be done regularly
ΔΟΥΛΕΙΑ ΣΠΙΤΙΟΥ
ΑΓΓΑΡΕΙΑ
28
accomplish
v
do something successfully
ΟΛΟΚΛΗΡΩΝΩ ΜΕ ΕΠΙΤΥΧΙΑ
29
water
v
provide water to plants
ΠΟΤΙΖΩ
30
as necessary
when needed
| ΟΤΑΝ ΕΙΝΑΙ ΑΠΑΡΑΙΤΗΤΟ
31
depend on
v
vary according to changing circumstances
ΕΞΑΡΤΩΜΑΙ ΑΠΟ
32
recognition
n
ability to identify someone or something
ΑΝΑΓΝΩΡΙΣΗ
33
unnecessary
adj
not needed
ΠΕΡΙΤΤΟΣ
34
keep track of
have the most accurate up-to-date information
ΑΚΟΛΟΥΘΩ ΤΑ ΙΧΝΗ
ΠΑΡΑΚΟΛΟΥΘΩ
35
interior design
n
plan for the style,color,furniture,etc. inside a house
ΔΙΑΚΟΣΜΗΣΗ ΕΣΩΤΕΡΙΚΩΝ ΧΩΡΩΝ
36
closet
n
space with a door for storing things
ΝΤΟΥΛΑΠΑ
37
wireless
adj
able to receive electronics or computer signals without being connected to an electrical outlet
ΑΣΥΡΜΑΤΟΣ
38
install
v
put equipment in place and connect it to electricity, water etc.
ΕΓΚΑΘΙΣΤΩ ΣΥΣΚΕΥΗ
39
throughout
prep
in every part of a place or during an entire period of time
ΠΑΝΤΟΥ
ΣΕ ΟΛΗ ΤΗ ΔΙΑΡΚΕΙΑ
40
contribute
v
help something happen often by giving time or money
ΣΥΝΕΙΣΦΕΡΩ
41
minimize
v
reduce something to the smallest amount or degree
ΕΛΑΧΙΣΤΟΠΟΙΩ
42
including
prep
containing something as part of something else
ΣΥΜΠΕΡΙΛΑΜΒΑΝΟΜΕΝΟΥ
43
solar energy
n
electric power that is produced from the light and heat of the sun
ΗΛΙΑΚΗ ΕΝΕΡΓΕΙΑ
44
added
adj
extra, more than expected
ΕΠΙΠΡΟΣΘΕΤΟΣ
45
benefit
n
advantage
ΠΛΕΟΝΕΚΤΗΜΑ
ΟΦΕΛΟΣ
46
innovation
n
new idea, method or invention
ΝΕΩΤΕΡΙΣΜΟΣ
ΚΑΙΝΟΤΟΜΙΑ
47
environmentally friendly
not harmful to the natural world
ΦΙΛΙΚΟΣ ΠΡΟΣ ΤΟ ΠΕΡΙΒΑΛΛΟΝ
48
attractive
adj
pleasant to look at
ΕΛΚΥΣΤΙΚΟΣ
49
maintain
v
keep in good condition
ΣΥΝΤΗΡΩ
ΔΙΑΤΗΡΩ
50
alarm
n
a device which makes a loud noise as a warning of danger
ΣΥΝΑΓΕΡΜΟΣ
51
sound
v
make a noise
ΑΚΟΥΓΟΜΑΙ
ΗΧΩ
52
reduce
v
make smaller or less
ΜΕΙΩΝΩ
53
native
adj
describing the first people to live in an area
ΝΤΟΠΙΟΣ
54
inhabitant
n
person living in a place
ΚΑΤΟΙΚΟΣ
55
region
n
particular area
ΠΕΡΙΟΧΗ
56
refer to
v
describe, mention
ΑΝΑΦΕΡΟΜΑΙ ΣΕ
57
dome
n
roof shaped like the top half of a ball
ΘΟΛΟΣ
ΤΡΟΥΛΟΣ
58
hunting trip
journey in which wild animals are chased and killed
ΚΥΝΗΓΙ
59
permanent
adj
lasting for a long time or forever
ΜΟΝΙΜΟΣ
60
make an impression
have a strong effect on
ΚΑΝΩ ΕΝΤΥΠΩΣΗ
61
explorer
n
person who travels to new places to find out what is there
ΕΞΕΡΕΥΝΗΤΗΣ
62
stereotype
n
a fixed idea about what a particular person or thing is
ΣΤΕΡΕΟΤΥΠΟ
63
remain
v
continue to exist
ΠΑΡΑΜΕΝΩ
ΑΠΟΜΕΝΩ
64
structure
n
something built, such as a building or a bridge
ΟΙΚΟΔΟΜΗΜΑ
ΚΑΤΑΣΚΕΥΗ
65
collapse
v
fall down suddenly
ΚΑΤΑΡΡΕΩ
66
typically
adv
usually
ΣΥΝΗΘΩΣ
ΚΑΤΑ ΚΑΝΟΝΑ
67
consist of
v
be made up of
ΑΠΟΤΕΛΟΥΜΑΙ ΑΠΟ
68
narrow
adj
having a small width, especially compared to its height or length
ΣΤΕΝΟΣ
69
lead into
v
go in to a place or show the way
ΟΔΗΓΩ ΠΡΟΣ
ΔΕΙΧΝΩ ΤΟ ΔΡΟΜΟ ΣΕ
70
circular
adj
round, shaped like a circle
ΚΥΚΛΙΚΟΣ
71
take up
phr v
# fill up
ΠΙΑΝΩ ΧΩΡΟ
ΚΑΤΑΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ ΧΩΡΟ
72
raised
adj
higher than the area around it
ΥΠΕΡΥΨΩΜΕΝΟΣ
73
platform
n
flat structure built higher than the ground
ΕΞΕΔΡΑ
74
fur
n
animal skin covered with thick, soft hair
ΓΟΥΝΑ
75
form
v
bring together or combine parts to create a new shape or structure
ΣΧΗΜΑΤΙΖΩ
76
tend to
v
usually do something
ΕΧΩ ΤΗΝ ΤΑΣΗ ΝΑ
77
individually
adv
separately rather than as a group
ΑΤΟΜΙΚΑ
ΞΕΧΩΡΙΣΤΑ
78
lightweight
adj
weighing very little
ΕΛΑΦΡΥΣ
79
community
n
group of people who live in a particular area and have common interests
ΚΟΙΝΟΤΗΤΑ
80
likely
adj
probable
ΠΙΘΑΝΟΣ
81
in close contact
close together
ΠΟΛΥ ΚΟΝΤΑ Ο ΕΝΑΣ ΣΤΟΝ ΑΛΛΟ
82
conflict
n
disagreement
ΔΙΑΜΑΧΗ
ΔΙΑΦΩΝΙΑ
83
seek out
v
seek sought sought
search for
ΨΑΧΝΩ
ΑΝΑΖΗΤΩ
84
roommate
n
person you share a room or apartment with
ΣΥΓΚΑΤΟΙΚΟΣ
85
protective
adj
intended to keep someone or something safe
ΠΡΟΣΤΑΤΕΥΤΙΚΟΣ
86
accommodate
v
provide with a place to live
ΣΤΕΓΑΖΩ
87
realize
v
1. achieve
ΠΡΑΓΜΑΤΟΠΟΙΩ
2. notice, understand
ΣΥΝΕΙΔΗΤΟΠΟΙΩ
88
ownership
n
state of owning or possessing something
ΙΔΙΟΚΤΗΣΙΑ
ΚΑΤΟΧΗ
89
locate
v
put or establish in a particular place
ΤΟΠΟΘΕΤΩ
ΕΝΤΟΠΙΖΩ
90
rural
adj
relating to the countryside
ΑΓΡΟΤΙΚΟΣ
91
equip with
v
provide the things necessary for a particular activity or purpose
ΕΦΟΔΙΑΖΩ
ΕΞΟΠΛΙΖΩ ΜΕ
92
facility
n
place or building used for a particular activity
ΕΓΚΑΤΑΣΤΑΣΗ
93
leisure facilities
n
rooms, equipment or services available for free-time activities
ΕΓΚΑΤΑΣΤΑΣΕΙΣ ΑΝΑΨΥΧΗΣ
94
pipe
n
tube through which liquid or gas flows
ΣΩΛΗΝΑΣ
95
burst
v
burst burst burst
break open suddenly
ΣΚΑΩ
ΕΚΡΗΓΝΥΜΑΙ
96
basement
n
part of a building that is below the ground
ΥΠΟΓΕΙΟ
97
driveway
n
short path that leads from the street to a house
ΔΡΟΜΑΚΙ ΜΕΣΑ ΣΕ ΚΤΗΜΑ Ή ΑΛΛΗ ΙΔΙΩΤΙΚΗ ΕΚΤΑΣΗ
98
frying pan
n
flat, round metal pan with a long handle
ΤΗΓΑΝΙ
99
trash can
n
large metal or plastic container with a cover for holding rubbish
ΣΚΟΥΠΙΔΟΤΕΝΕΚΕΣ
100
drapes
n
long pieces of cloth that are hung over a window for decoration or to keep out the light
ΚΟΥΡΤΙΝΕΣ
101
iron
v
make clothes smooth
ΣΙΔΕΡΩΝΩ
102
spill
v
cause a liquid to flow over the edge of a container
ΣΚΟΡΠΩ ΥΓΡΟ
103
stack
v
put things one on top of the other
ΣΤΟΙΒΑΖΩ
104
sink
n
ΝΕΡΟΧΥΤΗΣ
105
shovel
n
tool with a rounded blade and a long handle used for digging
ΦΤΥΑΡΙ
106
plumber
n
person who fixes water pipes
ΥΔΡΑΥΛΙΚΟΣ
107
electrician
n
person who installs or repairs electrical equipment
ΗΛΕΚΤΡΟΛΟΓΟΣ
108
damp
adj
slightly wet
ΥΓΡΟΣ
ΝΩΠΟΣ
109
cloth
n
piece of material
ΥΦΑΣΜΑ
ΠΑΝΙ
110
mop up
phr v
remove or clean up liquid using a cloth or a mop
ΣΦΟΥΓΓΑΡΙΖΩ
111
laundry
n
where clothes are washed
ΠΛΥΣΤΑΡΙΟ
ΚΑΘΑΡΙΣΤΗΡΙΟ
112
reuse
v
use something again
ΞΑΝΑΧΡΗΣΙΜΟΠΟΙΩ
113
remove
v
take something away
ΜΕΤΑΚΙΝΩ
ΑΠΟΜΑΚΡΥΝΩ
114
recreate
v
make something from the past exist again
ΑΝΑΠΑΡΙΣΤΩ
ΑΝΑΠΑΡΑΓΩ
115
respect
v
admire someone's abilities or qualities
ΣΕΒΟΜΑΙ
116
reconsider
v
think about or decide again
ΞΑΝΑΣΚΕΦΤΟΜΑΙ
ΕΠΑΝΕΞΕΤΑΖΩ
117
redo
v
do something again
ΚΑΝΩ ΚΑΤΙ ΞΑΝΑ
118
rewrite
v
write something again to improve it
ΓΡΑΦΩ ΞΑΝΑ
119
reorganize
v
arrange something in a new way
ΑΝΑΔΙΟΡΓΑΝΩΝΩ
120
furnishings
n
thing in a room such as furniture, curtais , carpets , decorations etc.
ΕΠΙΠΛΩΣΗ
121
refurnish
v
get new furniture
ΑΛΛΑΖΩ ΕΠΙΠΛΑ
122
restate
v
say or write something again using different words
ΑΝΑΔΙΑΤΥΠΩΝΩ
123
resume
v
continue after a pause
ΣΥΝΕΧΙΖΩ (ΜΕΤΑ ΑΠΟ ΔΙΑΚΟΠΗ)
124
restart
v
make something that has been interrupted or stopped begin again
ΞΑΝΑΡΧΙΖΩ
125
remake
v
make a new version of something
ΞΑΝΑΦΤΙΑΧΝΩ (ΤΑΙΝΙΑ, ΤΡΑΓΟΥΔΙ κ.λπ.)
126
renovate
v
make something old look new again, especially a building
ΑΝΑΚΑΙΝΙΖΩ
127
reserve
v
arrange for something to be kept for your use
ΚΛΕΙΝΩ / ΚΑΝΩ ΚΡΑΤΗΣΗ
128
revolve
v
move in a circle around a central point
ΠΕΡΙΣΤΡΕΦΟΜΑΙ
129
reverse
v
go backwards
ΚΑΝΩ ΟΠΙΣΘΕΝ
130
resent
v
feel bitter about something
ΑΠΕΧΘΑΝΟΜΑΙ
131
reward
v
give money or a gift to someone for having done something
ΑΝΤΑΜΕΙΒΩ
132
reject
v
refuse to accept something
ΑΠΟΡΡΙΠΤΩ
133
replace
v
get rid of something and put something new in its place
ΑΝΤΙΚΑΘΙΣΤΩ
134
cheer up
phr v
try to be happier
ΦΤΙΑΧΝΩ ΤΟ ΚΕΦΙ ΜΟΥ
ΑΛΛΑΖΩ ΔΙΑΘΕΣΗ
135
pick up
phr v
come to get someone
ΠΗΓΑΙΝΩ ΚΑΙ ΠΑΙΡΝΩ ΚΑΠΟΙΟΝ
136
put up
phr v
attach to a wall, display
ΣΤΗΝΩ
ΚΡΕΜΩ
137
set up
phr v
put into place, prepare something for use
ΣΤΗΝΩ ΕΞΟΠΛΙΣΜΟ/ ΣΥΣΚΕΥΗ
138
wait up
phr v
stay awake waiting
ΞΑΓΡΥΠΝΩ ΠΕΡΙΜΕΝΟΝΤΑΣ
139
show up
phr v
arrive
ΕΜΦΑΝΙΖΟΜΑΙ
140
graduation
n
formal ceremony where you receive your degree
ΤΕΛΕΤΗ ΑΠΟΦΟΙΤΗΣΗΣ
141
frame
v
place a picture in a wooden or metal border
ΚΟΡΝΙΖΑΡΩ
142
fireplace
n
place in a room where a fire can be lit
ΤΖΑΚΙ
143
tough
adj
difficult, hard
ΔΥΣΚΟΛΟΣ
ΣΚΛΗΡΟΣ
144
put up with
phr v
tolerate, accept something that is not pleasant
ΑΝΕΧΟΜΑΙ
145
tolerate
v
accept something unpleasant or difficult
ΑΝΕΧΟΜΑΙ
ΥΠΟΦΕΡΩ
146
revise
v
change something
ΒΕΛΤΙΩΝΩ (ΚΕΙΜΕΝΟ)
147
sweep
v
clean the floor using a brush with a long handle
ΣΚΟΥΠΙΖΩ
148
mow the lawn
v
cut grass using a machine or a tool with a long handle
ΚΟΥΡΕΥΩ ΤΟ ΓΡΑΣΙΔΙ
149
groceries
n
food and other items you buy for the home
ΨΩΝΙΑ (ΤΡΟΦΙΜΑ ΚΑΙ ΕΙΔΗ ΓΙΑ ΤΟ ΣΠΙΤΙ)
150
set the table
arrange dishes, silverware etc. on the table so that it is ready for a meal
ΣΤΡΩΝΩ ΤΡΑΠΕΖΙ
151
store
v
keep something in a particular place
ΑΠΟΘΗΚΕΥΩ
152
yard
n
piece of land next to a house
ΑΥΛΗ
153
drawer
n
ΣΥΡΤΑΡΙ
154
fold
v
bend paper or cloth and lay one part over another so it is flat
ΔΙΠΛΩΝΩ
155
refrigerator
n
ΨΥΓΕΙΟ
156
housewarming party
n
party you give when you move into a new home
ΠΑΡΤΙ ΓΙΑ ΤΗΝ ΜΕΤΑΚΟΜΙΣΗ ΣΕ ΚΑΙΝΟΥΡΙΟ ΣΠΙΤΙ
157
punch in
phr v
press buttons or keys to put information into computer, phone, etc.
ΠΛΗΚΤΡΟΛΟΓΩ
158
attic
n
space in a house under the roof, used for storing things
ΣΟΦΙΤΑ
159
mashed potatoes
potatoes that are boiled and crushed until they are smooth
ΠΟΥΡΕΣ
160
lecture hall
large room with rows of seats
ΑΙΘΟΥΣΑ ΔΙΑΛΕΞΕΩΝ
161
privacy
n
situation where you can do things without other people watching or disturbing you
ΙΔΙΩΤΙΚΗ ΖΩΗ
ΔΙΚΑΙΩΜΑ ΣΤΗΝ ΙΔΙΩΤΙΚΟΤΗΤΑ
162
household
adj
connected with the house or the people living in it
ΟΙΚΙΑΚΟΣ
163
allowance
n
pocket money
money given to a child regularly
ΧΑΡΤΖΙΛΙΚΙ
164
treat
v
behave toward someone or deal with something in a particular way
ΣΥΜΠΕΡΙΦΕΡΟΜΑΙ ΣΕ
ΜΕΤΑΧΕΙΡΙΖΟΜΑΙ ΚΑΠΟΙΟΝ ΩΣ
165
fairly
adv
equally, without letting your feelings influence your judgement
ΔΙΚΑΙΑ
166
insist on
say firmly and repeatedly
ΕΠΙΜΕΝΩ ΣΕ
167
responsibility
n
state of being in charge and doing things properly
ΕΥΘΥΝΗ
ΥΠΕΥΘΥΝΟΤΗΤΑ
168
situation
n
what is happening in a particular place at a particular time
ΚΑΤΑΣΤΑΣΗ
169
irritated
adj
annoyed
ΕΝΟΧΛΗΜΕΝΟΣ
ΕΚΝΕΥΡΙΣΜΕΝΟΣ
170
mature
adj
sensible, behaving as an older person would
ΩΡΙΜΟΣ
171
reasonable
adj
fair and sensible, based on good judgement
ΛΟΓΙΚΟΣ
172
upset
adj
worried, unhappy and angry
ΑΝΑΣΤΑΤΩΜΕΝΟΣ
ΑΝΗΣΥΧΟΣ
173
bother
v
annoy, worry or cause problems
ΕΝΟΧΛΩ
174
homesick
adj
unhappy because you are away from home
ΑΥΤΟΣ ΠΟΥ ΝΟΣΤΑΛΓΕΙ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΤΡΙΔΑ ΤΟΥ / ΤΟ ΣΠΙΤΙ ΤΟΥ
175
apartment
n
group of rooms for living in a building
ΔΙΑΜΕΡΙΣΜΑ
176
get along (with)
phr v
have a good relationship with someone
ΤΑ ΠΑΩ ΚΑΛΑ ΜΕ ΚΑΠΟΙΟΝ
177
stay up
phr v
not go to bed
ΜΕΝΩ ΞΥΠΝΙΟΣ
178
sloppy
adj
messy, careless
ΑΚΑΤΑΣΤΑΤΟΣ
ΑΠΕΡΙΠΟΙΗΤΟΣ
179
annoying
adj
making you feel slightly angry or irritated
ΕΝΟΧΛΗΤΙΚΟΣ
