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