WHITE 2 EXAM 1 Flashcards
(158 cards)
1
Q
contemporary
adj
A
modern, relating to the present time
ΣΥΓΧΡΟΝΟΣ
ΤΗΣ ΕΠΟΧΗΣ
2
Q
relate to
v
A
to have or show a connection with
ΣΧΕΤΙΖΟΜΑΙ ΜΕ
3
Q
planetary
adj
A
relating to or resembling a planet
ΠΛΑΝΗΤΙΚΟΣ
4
Q
methane
n
A
a combustible gas made of carbon and hydrogen
ΜΕΘΑΝΙΟ
5
Q
runoff
n
A
excess water which is drained away
ΑΠΟΡΡΟΗ (ΝΕΡΟΥ)
6
Q
detrimental to
adj
A
having a harmful or negative effect
ΕΠΙΒΛΑΒΗΣ
ΚΑΤΑΣΤΡΟΦΙΚΟΣ
7
Q
scholary
adj
A
related to knoledge or academic study
ΑΚΑΔΗΜΑΪΚΟΣ
ΛΟΓΙΟΣ
8
Q
imply
v
A
to suggest or hint at
ΥΠΟΝΟΩ
ΥΠΑΙΝΙΣΣΟΜΑΙ
9
Q
justify
v
A
to be or explain a good reason for something, account for
ΔΙΚΑΙΟΛΟΓΩ
ΕΞΗΓΩ
10
Q
manifest
v
A
to show or prove
ΔΗΛΩΝΩ
ΔΙΑΚΗΡΥΤΤΩ
ΓΙΝΟΜΑΙ ΠΡΟΦΑΝΗΣ
11
Q
cite
v
A
to refer to something already stated, to quote
ΑΝΑΦΕΡΩ
ΠΑΡΑΘΕΤΩ
12
Q
preceding
adj
A
coming or being before sth else
ΠΡΟΗΓΟΥΜΕΝΟΣ
13
Q
grave
adj
A
serious
ΣΟΒΑΡΟΣ
ΑΥΣΤΗΡΟΣ
14
Q
immaterial
adj
A
not important , insignificant
ΑΝΟΥΣΙΟΣ
ΑΣΗΜΑΝΤΟΣ
15
Q
fulfill
v
A
to complete, to achieve
ΕΚΠΛΗΡΩΝΩ
ΙΚΑΝΟΠΟΙΩ
ΠΡΑΓΜΑΤΟΠΟΙΩ
16
Q
hardy
adj
A
strong and robust
ΑΝΘΕΚΤΙΚΟΣ
ΣΚΛΗΡΑΓΩΓΗΜΕΝΟΣ
ΘΑΡΡΑΛΕΟΣ
17
Q
thriving
adj
A
growing or doing well, very successful
ΑΥΤΟΣ ΠΟΥ ΕΥΗΜΕΡΕΙ / ΑΝΘΕΙ
18
Q
peculiar
adj
A
strange or odd
ΠΑΡΑΞΕΝΟΣ
ΙΔΙΟΡΡΥΘΜΟΣ
19
Q
stem from
v
A
to come from or be caused by
ΠΡΟΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ
ΠΡΟΚΥΠΤΩ
20
Q
originate from
v
A
to come from
ΠΡΟΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ
ΚΑΤΑΓΟΜΑΙ ΑΠΟ
21
Q
shield
n
A
something which offers protection
ΠΡΟΣΤΑΣΙΑ
ΑΣΠΙΔΑ
22
Q
preservation
n
A
keeping something in good condition
ΔΙΑΤΗΡΗΣΗ
ΔΙΑΦΥΛΑΞΗ
ΣΥΝΤΗΡΗΣΗ
23
Q
apprise
v
A
inform
ΕΙΔΟΠΟΙΩ
ΠΛΗΡΟΦΟΡΩ
24
Q
acquaint with
v
A
become familiar with, have knowledge of
ΣΥΣΤΗΝΟΜΑΙ ΜΕ
ΕΞΟΙΚΕΙΩΝΟΜΑΙ
ΓΝΩΣΤΟΠΟΙΩ
25
accustom
v
get in the habit or adapt to
ΣΥΝΗΘΙΖΩ
ΕΞΟΙΚΕΙΩΝΟΜΑΙ
26
in all likelihood
highly probable, very likely
ΚΑΤΑ ΠΑΣΑ ΠΙΘΑΝΟΤΗΤΑ
ΤΟ ΠΙΟ ΠΙΘΑΝΟ
27
duplicate
v
to copy
ΑΝΤΙΓΡΑΦΩ
ΑΝΑΠΑΡΑΓΩ
28
edition
n
version of a publication such as a book or magazine
ΕΚΔΟΣΗ
29
release
n
an official statement informing about a new product
ΚΥΚΛΟΦΟΡΙΑ (ΒΙΒΛΙΟΥ, ΤΑΙΝΙΑΣ, κλπ.)
30
reference
n
a mention, a comment
ΑΝΑΦΕΡΩ
ΠΑΡΑΠΟΜΠΗ
31
in accordance with
conforming to
ΣΥΜΦΩΝΑ ΜΕ
32
in conjunction with
combined with
ΣΕ ΣΥΝΔΥΑΣΜΟ ΜΕ
33
consequence
n
result or effect
ΣΥΝΕΠΕΙΑ
ΑΠΟΤΕΛΕΣΜΑ
34
minimize
v
to reduce the effect, especially of something unpleasant
ΕΛΑΧΙΣΤΟΠΟΙΩ
35
unpasteurized
adj
(of food) not having gone through a process of killing bacteria to prevent spoilage
ΜΗ ΠΑΣΤΕΡΙΩΜΕΝΟΣ
36
hazard
n
a danger , risk
ΚΙΝΔΥΝΟΣ
ΡΙΣΚΟ
37
venture
n
an undertaking which often involves risk
ΕΓΧΕΙΡΗΜΑ
ΤΟΛΜΗΜΑ
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exposure
n
state of not being protected, especially from risk
ΕΚΘΕΣΗ ΣΕ
39
deduction
n
conclusion reached by rational thought
ΣΥΜΠΕΡΑΣΜΑ
40
settled
adj
solved, agreed
ΔΙΕΥΘΕΤΗΜΕΝΟΣ
ΣΥΜΦΩΝΗΜΕΝΟΣ
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aim to
v
intend to do, have the purpose of doing
ΣΚΟΠΕΥΩ ΝΑ
ΣΤΟΧΕΥΩ
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target
v
to direct towards, to choose sth/sb as a focus of attack or action
ΣΤΟΧΕΥΩ
43
address
v
to deal with
ΑΝΤΙΜΕΤΩΠΙΖΩ
44
let in
phr v
allow to enter
ΑΦΗΝΩ, ΕΠΙΤΡΕΠΩ ΤΗΝ ΕΙΣΟΔΟ
45
turn up
phr v
to arrive or appear, especially unexpectedly
ΕΜΦΑΝΙΖΟΜΑΙ
ΠΑΡΟΥΣΙΑΖΟΜΑΙ
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show off
phr v
to boast of abilities, achievements or ownership in an excessively proud way
ΕΠΙΔΕΙΚΝΥΟΜΑΙ
47
verify
v
to confirm or ensure
ΕΞΑΚΡΙΒΩΝΩ
ΕΠΑΛΗΘΕΥΩ
48
qualify
v
to achieve set conditions or criteria in order to do sth
ΠΛΗΡΩ ΤΙΣ ΠΡΟΫΠΟΘΕΣΕΙΣ
ΔΙΑΘΕΤΩ ΤΑ ΠΡΟΣΟΝΤΑ
49
watecress
n
a type of plant grown in water whose leaves are used in soups and salads
ΝΕΡΟΚΑΡΔΑΜΟ (ΦΥΤΟ)
50
pickled
adj
food preserved in vinegar
ΤΟΥΡΣΙ
51
delicacy
n
a rare or expensive type of food
ΕΚΛΕΚΤΟ ΕΔΕΣΜΑ
52
nourishment
n
food or other substances in food necessary for good health
ΘΡΕΨΗ
ΤΡΟΦΗ
53
accompaniment
n
sth that goes well or is a complement to a particular meal
ΣΥΝΟΔΕΥΤΙΚΟ ΠΙΑΤΟ
54
settle down
phr v
to become calm and/or remain in the same place
ΗΣΥΧΑΖΩ
ΕΓΚΑΘΙΣΤΑΜΑΙ
55
domination
n
influence and control
ΚΥΡΙΑΡΧΙΑ
ΗΓΕΜΟΝΙΑ
56
transformation
n
change in form
ΜΕΤΑΣΧΗΜΑΤΙΣΜΟΣ
ΜΕΤΑΜΟΡΦΩΣΗ
57
sediment
n
material deposited on lake, river or sea beds
ΙΖΗΜΑ
58
dam
n
wall or natural barrier which blocks the flow of a river
ΦΡΑΓΜΑ
59
bound
v
leap, jump
ΚΑΝΩ ΑΛΜΑ
60
restrict
v
to limit
ΠΕΡΙΟΡΙΖΩ
61
enclose
v
to surround, shut in
ΠΕΡΙΚΛΕΙΩ
ΠΕΡΙΒΑΛΛΩ
ΕΣΩΚΛΕΙΩ
62
subside
v
to become less
ΥΠΟΧΩΡΩ
ΚΑΤΑΛΑΓΙΑΖΩ
63
viewpoint
n
point of view , opinion
ΠΛΕΥΡΑ
ΑΠΟΨΗ
64
gleam
v
to shine brightly
ΛΑΜΠΩ ΦΕΓΓΟΒΟΛΩ
65
concur
v
to agree
ΣΥΝΑΙΝΩ
ΣΥΜΦΩΝΩ
66
coincide
v
to be or happen at the same time
ΣΥΜΠΙΠΤΩ
67
converge
v
to come closer together
ΣΥΓΚΛΙΝΩ
68
compartment
n
small recess, room or place forming a division
ΘΑΛΑΜΟΣ
ΧΩΡΙΣΜΑ
ΝΤΟΥΛΑΠΑΚΙ
69
hang in there
phr
to keep trying, not give up
ΚΑΝΩ ΥΠΟΜΟΝΗ
ΔΕΝ ΕΓΚΑΤΑΛΕΙΠΩ
70
bring sth up
phr v
to mention
ΑΝΑΦΕΡΩ
71
have a go at sth
to attempt or try, especially sth new
ΔΟΚΙΜΑΖΩ
ΠΡΟΣΠΑΘΩ
72
insist on
v
to demand and/ or not to accept a refusal
ΕΠΙΜΕΝΩ
ΑΠΑΙΤΩ
73
resolve
v
to solve, find a solution
ΕΠΙΛΥΩ
ΑΠΟΦΑΣΙΖΩ
74
enforce
v
to make sb comply or obey
ΕΦΑΡΜΟΖΩ
ΕΠΙΒΑΛΛΩ
75
diminish
v
to lessen
ΜΕΙΩΝΩ
76
ample
adj
more than enough for the intended purpose
ΕΠΑΡΚΗΣ
ΑΡΚΕΤΟΣ
77
plentiful
adj
abundant, in great quantities
ΑΦΘΟΝΟΣ
ΠΛΟΥΣΙΟΣ
78
inspect
v
to check or examine
ΕΠΙΘΕΩΡΩ
ΕΞΕΤΑΖΩ
79
regard
v
to think of someone or something in a particular way
ΘΕΩΡΩ
80
consider
v
to think about, especially before reaching a decision
ΥΠΟΛΟΓΙΖΩ
ΘΕΩΡΩ
81
aspiration
n
hope of doing or achieving sth
ΦΙΛΟΔΟΞΙΑ
ΒΛΕΨΗ
82
aspect
n
part, feature or element of sth
ΟΨΗ
ΑΠΟΨΗ
83
visible
adj
that can be seen
ΟΡΑΤΟΣ
84
visualize
v
to see in one's mind, imagine
ΟΡΑΜΑΤΙΖΟΜΑΙ
ΦΑΝΤΑΖΟΜΑΙ
85
discrete
adj
separate and distinct
ΧΩΡΙΣΤΟΣ
ΞΕΧΩΡΙΣΤΟΣ
86
perceivable
adj
that can be distinguished or understood
ΑΝΤΙΛΗΠΤΟΣ
ΑΙΣΘΗΤΟΣ
87
commodity
n
sth bought and/or sold, especially raw materials or foodstuffs
ΑΓΑΘΟ
ΠΡΟΪΟΝ
88
resident
n
person living somewhere
ΚΑΤΟΙΚΟΣ
89
domain
n
controlled area
ΕΠΙΚΡΑΤΕΙΑ
90
recipient
n
the person who gets sth
ΠΑΡΑΛΗΠΤΗΣ
91
temperament
n
sb's nature or disposition
ΙΔΙΟΣΥΓΚΡΑΣΙΑ
92
duty
n
obligation or responsibility
ΚΑΘΗΚΟΝ
93
faculty
n
an ability to perform a particular action
ΙΚΑΝΟΤΗΤΑ
ΔΙΑΝΟΗΤΙΚΗ ΙΚΑΝΟΤΗΤΑ
94
function
n
the purpose for which sth exists or is designed to do
ΛΕΙΤΟΥΡΓΙΑ
ΛΟΓΟΣ/ ΣΚΟΠΟΣ ΥΠΑΡΞΗΣ
95
reception
n
the act or process of receiving sth sent
ΠΑΡΑΛΑΒΗ
96
be subject to
phr
likely to be affected by
ΥΠΟΚΕΙΜΑΙ ΣΕ
97
inclined
adj
have a tendency, be likely to do
ΕΧΩ ΤΗΝ ΤΑΣΗ ΝΑ
98
methodical
adj
systemattic and orderly
ΜΕΘΟΔΙΚΟΣ
99
inducible
adj
that can be made to happen
αυτος που μπορει να προκληθει
100
auction
n
public sale where goods are sold to the highest bidder
ΔΗΜΟΠΡΑΣΙΑ
101
portion
n
part of sth,
ΜΕΡΙΔΑ
ΜΕΡΙΣΜΑ
102
proceeds
n
money raised from an event
103
premium
n
a higher price than the normal cost
104
defer
v
to delay
105
submit
v
to give in, present especially for evaluation
106
undergo
v
to experience, go through
107
vacate
v
to give up occupancy of
108
defense
n
act of protecting somebody
109
defiance
n
resistance to authority
110
deviance
n
the state of being different than what is normal or expected
111
dererence
n
respect
112
prospect
n
future possibility
113
intimate
adj
personal
114
interpret
v
to understand, perceive
115
lag
v
to fall behind
116
hinder
v
to make progress difficult , obstruct
117
prolong
v
to make sth last longer, especially when not necessary
118
postpone
v
delay, put off for another time
119
exaggerated
adj
made to seem more important than sth really is
120
ambient
adj
of the surroundings
121
amicable
adj
friendly, agreeable
122
amusable
adj
able to be humored or entertained
123
ambiguous
adj
having more than a possible meaning
124
incite
v
to cause or trigger
125
impose
v
to inconvenience or force sb to experience sth unpleasant
126
sanction
v
to approve or give permission
127
prosecute
v
to conduct legal proceedings against
128
passably
adv
well enough
129
summarily
adv
quickly and without the normal formalities
130
consecutively
adv
in a continuous order, successively
131
place an order
to request sth, often to be made or supplied
132
immeasurably
adv
to an extreme degree or extent
133
amass
v
to gather or accumulate
134
usage
n
the act of using something
135
classification
n
arrangement or categorization based on certain criteria
136
fierce
adj
being violent and agressive
137
debate
n
discussion, argument
138
contention
n
an idea or point argued about
139
entirely
adv
totally, completely
140
exceptionally
adv
to a higher extent than normal
141
supply
n
what is provided and/or made available to use
142
capacity
n
ability to hold or contain
143
resource
n
a source of something useful such as help or information
144
allocation
n
sth divided and given out , share
145
native
adj
associated with a particular area by birth
146
receptive
adj
open to new ideas and suggestions
147
tusk
n
long pointed tooth sticking out of the closed mouth of the animal
148
astonishingly
adv
causing wonder, suprisingly
149
wary
adj
cautious of potential problems or hazzards
150
vigilant
adj
watchful and aware
151
susceptible
adj
easily affected or influenced
152
curvature
n
the degree something is curved or rounded
153
induce
v
to cause something to happen
154
reckon
v
to calculate or guess a number
155
convert
v
to change form, transform
156
harness
v
to control and/ or use sth especially natural resources
157
pump
n
a piece of equipment used to move water or fuel into or out of something
158
extend
v
to stretch out in order to make more relevant to or reach a particular point
