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1 sneer
[sniə] 1. verb1) (to raise the top lip at one side in a kind of smile that expresses scorn: What are you sneering for?) (χαμο)γελώ περιφρονητικά2) ((with at) to show contempt for (something) by such an expression or by scornful words etc: He sneered at our attempts to improve the situation.) χλευάζω3) (to say with contempt: `You haven't a chance of getting that job,' he sneered.) σαρκάζω2. noun(a scornful expression, words etc that express contempt.) ειρωνικό χαμόγελο/σαρκασμός -
2 wear
[weə] 1. past tense - wore; verb1) (to be dressed in or carry on (a part of) the body: She wore a white dress; Does she usually wear spectacles?) φορώ2) (to arrange (one's hair) in a particular way: She wears her hair in a pony-tail.) έχω, φτιάχνω (μαλλιά)3) (to have or show (a particular expression): She wore an angry expression.) έχω (έκφραση)4) (to (cause to) become thinner etc because of use, rubbing etc: This carpet has worn in several places; This sweater is wearing thin at the elbows.) λιώνω, φθείρω / φθείρομαι, τρίβω / -ομαι5) (to make (a bare patch, a hole etc) by rubbing, use etc: I've worn a hole in the elbow of my jacket.) ανοίγω με το τρίψιμο6) (to stand up to use: This material doesn't wear very well.) αντέχω2. noun1) (use as clothes etc: I use this suit for everyday wear; Those shoes won't stand much wear.) χρήση2) (articles for use as clothes: casual wear; sportswear; leisure wear.) ρούχα3) ((sometimes wear and tear) damage due to use: The hall carpet is showing signs of wear.) φθορά4) (ability to withstand use: There's plenty of wear left in it yet.) αντοχή, `ψωμιά`•- wearable- wearer
- wearing
- worn
- wear away
- wear off
- wear out
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3 wish
[wiʃ] 1. verb1) (to have and/or express a desire: There's no point in wishing for a miracle; Touch the magic stone and wish; He wished that she would go away; I wish that I had never met him.) εύχομαι, κάνω ευχή2) (to require (to do or have something): Do you wish to sit down, sir?; We wish to book some seats for the theatre; I'll cancel the arrangement if you wish.) επιθυμώ, θέλω3) (to say that one hopes for (something for someone): I wish you the very best of luck.) εύχομαι2. noun1) (a desire or longing, or the thing desired: It's always been my wish to go to South America some day.) επιθυμία2) (an expression of desire: The fairy granted him three wishes; Did you make a wish?) ευχή3) ((usually in plural) an expression of hope for success etc for someone: He sends you his best wishes.) ευχές•- wishing-well -
4 calm
1. adjective1) (still or quiet: a calm sea; The weather was calm.) γαλήνιος2) (not anxious or excited: a calm person/expression; Please keep calm!) ήρεμος2. noun1) ((a period of) absence of wind and large waves.)2) (peace and quiet: He enjoyed the calm of the library.)3. verb(to make calm: Calm yourself!) ηρεμώ- calmly- calmness
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5 compliment
1. ['kompləmənt] noun(an expression of praise or flattery: He's always paying her compliments.) φιλοφρόνηση2. [kompli'ment] verb(to praise or flatter: He complimented her on her cooking.) φιλοφρονώ- with compliments -
6 countenance
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7 express
[ik'spres] 1. verb1) (to put into words: He expressed his ideas very clearly.) εκφράζω2) ((with oneself etc) to put one's own thoughts into words: You haven't expressed yourself clearly.) (αυτοπαθές)εκφράζομαι3) (to show (thoughts, feelings etc) by looks, actions etc: She nodded to express her agreement.) εκδηλώνω,δείχνω4) (to send by fast (postal) delivery: Will you express this letter, please?) στέλνω επειγόντως(εξπρές)2. adjective1) (travelling, carrying goods etc, especially fast: an express train; express delivery.) ταχύς(εξπρές)2) (clearly stated: You have disobeyed my express wishes.) ρητός3. adverb(by express train or fast delivery service: Send your letter express.) επειγόντως4. noun1) (an express train: the London to Cardiff express.) ταχεία(αμαξοστοιχία)2) (the service provided eg by the post office for carrying goods etc quickly: The parcel was sent by express.) υπηρεσία επειγόντων•- expression
- expressionless
- expressive
- expressiveness
- expressively
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8 pout
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9 praise
[preiz] 1. verb1) (to express admiration or approval of; to commend: He praised her singing.) επαινώ,εκθειάζω,παινεύω2) (to glorify (God) by singing hymns etc: Praise the Lord!) αινώ,δοξάζω2. noun(the expression of approval or honour: He has received a lot of praise for his musical skill.) έπαινος -
10 scowl
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11 smile
1. verb(to show pleasure, amusement etc by turning up the corners of the mouth: He smiled warmly at her as he shook hands; They all smiled politely at the joke; He asked her what she was smiling at.) χαμογελώ,μειδιώ2. noun(an act of smiling, or the resulting facial expression: `How do you do?' he said with a smile; the happy smiles of the children.) χαμόγελο- smiling- be all smiles -
12 term
[tə:m] 1. noun1) (a (usually limited) period of time: a term of imprisonment; a term of office.) (χρονική) περίοδος, διάρκεια, χρόνος2) (a division of a school or university year: the autumn term.) σχολική / εκπαιδευτική περίοδος, τρίμηνο3) (a word or expression: Myopia is a medical term for short-sightedness.) όρος•- terms2. verb(to name or call: That kind of painting is termed `abstract'.)- in terms of -
13 twinkle
['twiŋkl] 1. verb1) (to shine with a small, slightly unsteady light: The stars twinkled in the sky.) τρεμολάμπω, λαμπυρίζω2) ((of eyes) to shine in this way usually to express amusement: His eyes twinkled mischievously.) αστράφτω2. noun1) (an expression of amusement (in one's eyes).) λάμψη2) (the act of twinkling.) λαμπύρισμα -
14 vent
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