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1 able
['eibl]1) (having enough strength, knowledge etc to do something: He was able to open the door; He will come if he is able.) που έχει την ικανότητα ή δυνατότητα2) (clever and skilful; capable: a very able nurse.) ικανός3) (legally competent: able to vote.)•- ably -
2 Able
adj.Having natural ability: P. and V. εὐφυής (Eur., frag.).Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Able
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3 able
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4 lik(e)able
adjective ((of a person) agreeable and attractive.) ευχάριστος, συμπαθητικός -
5 lik(e)able
adjective ((of a person) agreeable and attractive.) ευχάριστος, συμπαθητικός -
6 -proof
(able to withstand or avoid something: waterproof covering.) -στεγής,στεγανός,αδιαπέραστος -
7 afford
[ə'fo:d]1) ((usually with can, could) to be able to spend money, time etc on or for something: I can't afford (to buy) a new car.) διαθέτω (χρήματα, χρόνο)2) ((usually with can, could) to be able to do (something) without causing oneself trouble, difficulty etc: She can't afford to be rude to her employer no matter how rude he is to her.) είμαι σε θέση, έχω τη δυνατότητα -
8 elastic
[i'læstik] 1. adjective1) ((of a material or substance) able to return to its original shape or size after being pulled or pressed out of shape: an elastic bandage; Rubber is an elastic substance.) ελαστικός2) (able to be changed or adapted: This is a fairly elastic arrangement.) ελαστικός2. noun(a type of cord containing strands of rubber: Her hat was held on with a piece of elastic.) λάστιχο,λαστιχάκι- elastic band -
9 fluid
['fluid] 1. noun1) (a substance (liquid or gas) whose particles can move about freely.) ρευστό2) (any liquid substance: cleaning fluid.) υγρό2. adjective1) (able to flow like a liquid: a fluid substance.) υγρός2) (smooth and graceful: fluid movements.) ρέων3) ((of arrangements, plans etc) able to be changed easily: My holiday plans are fluid.) ρευστός, ευμετάβλητος•- fluidity -
10 hardy
(tough; strong; able to bear cold, tiredness etc: This plant is very hardy and able to survive even rough winter weather.) σκληραγωγημένος -
11 ineffectual
[ini'fek uəl]1) (not producing any result or the desired result: His attempts to keep order in the classroom were quite ineffectual.) άκαρπος2) ((of a person) not confident or able to lead people; not able to get things done: an ineffectual teacher.) ανίκανος• -
12 mobile
1) (able to move: The van supplying country districts with library books is called a mobile library; The old lady is no longer mobile - she has to stay in bed all day.) κινητός/ικανός να μετακινείται2) (able to move or be moved quickly or easily: Most of the furniture is very light and mobile.) ευκολομετακίνητος3) ((of someone's features or face) changing easily in expression.) ευμετάβλητος•- mobility- mobilize
- mobilise
- mobilization
- mobilisation
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13 quick
[kwik] 1. adjective1) (done, said, finished etc in a short time: a quick trip into town.) γρήγορος, γοργός2) (moving, or able to move, with speed: He's a very quick walker; I made a grab at the dog, but it was too quick for me.) ταχύς, σβέλτος3) (doing something, able to do something, or done, without delay; prompt; lively: He is always quick to help; a quick answer; He's very quick at arithmetic.) πρόθυμος: ζωντανός, ζωηρός: έξυπνος, εύστροφος2. adverb(quickly: quick-frozen food.) γρήγορα- quickly- quicken
- quickness
- quicklime
- quicksands
- quicksilver
- quick-tempered
- quick-witted
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14 ready
['redi]1) ((negative unready) prepared; able to be used etc immediately or when needed; able to do (something) immediately or when necessary: I've packed our cases, so we're ready to leave; Is tea ready yet?; Your coat has been cleaned and is ready (to be collected).) έτοιμος2) ((negative unready) willing: I'm always ready to help.) πρόθυμος, διατεθειμένος3) (quick: You're too ready to find faults in other people; He always has a ready answer.) βιαστικός/ πρόχειρος4) (likely, about (to do something): My head feels as if it's ready to burst.) έτοιμος, που κοντεύει•- readily
- ready cash
- ready-made
- ready money
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15 responsible
[-səbl]1) (having a duty to see that something is done etc: We'll make one person responsible for buying the food for the trip.) υπεύθυνος2) ((of a job etc) having many duties eg the making of important decisions: The job of manager is a very responsible post.) υπεύθυνος, με ευθύνες3) ((with for) being the cause of something: Who is responsible for the stain on the carpet?) υπεύθυνος, υπαίτιος4) ((of a person) able to be trusted; sensible: We need a responsible person for this job.) υπεύθυνος, με αίσθηση υπευθυνότητας5) ((with for) able to control, and fully aware of (one's actions): The lawyer said that at the time of the murder, his client was not responsible for his actions.) υπεύθυνος -
16 reversible
1) (able to be reversed.) αντιστρέψιμος2) ((of clothes) able to be worn with either side out: Is that raincoat reversible?) διπλής όψεως, ντουμπλ-φας -
17 soluble
['soljubl]1) (able to be dissolved or made liquid: This dye is soluble in water.) διαλυτός2) ((of a problem, difficulty etc) able to be solved.) που μπορεί να λυθεί•- solution -
18 which
[wi ] 1. adjective, pronoun(used in questions etc when asking someone to point out, state etc one or more persons, things etc from a particular known group: Which (colour) do you like best?; Which route will you travel by?; At which station should I change trains?; Which of the two girls do you like better?; Tell me which books you would like; Let me know which train you'll be arriving on; I can't decide which to choose.) ποιος (απ' όλους)2. relative pronoun((used to refer to a thing or things mentioned previously to distinguish it or them from others: able to be replaced by that except after a preposition: able to be omitted except after a preposition or when the subject of a clause) (the) one(s) that: This is the book which/that was on the table; This is the book (which/that) you wanted; A scalpel is a type of knife which/that is used by surgeons; The chair (which/that) you are sitting on is broken; The documents for which they were searching have been recovered.) που, ο οποίος3. relative adjective, relative pronoun(used, after a comma, to introduce a further comment on something: My new car, which I paid several thousand pounds for, is not running well; He said he could speak Russian, which was untrue; My father may have to go into hospital, in which case he won't be going on holiday.) ο οποίος, πράγμα που- which is which? - which is which -
19 Competent
Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Competent
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20 Might
v. intrans.As a mild form of command: use V. ἄν (with optative).As might well have been, as is probable: P. and V. ὡς εἰκός.You might have, it was open to you: P. and V. ἐξῆν σοι (infin.), παρῆν σοι (infin.), παρεῖχέ σοι (infin.); see under Open.But for so and so the Phocians might have been saved: P. εἰ μὴ διὰ τὸ καὶ τὸ ἐσώθησαν ἂν οἱ Φωκεῖς (Dem. 364).——————subs.Strength: P. and V. δύναμις, ἡ, ἰσχύς, ἡ, ῥώμη, ἡ, V. σθένος, τό, ἀλκή, ἡ, μένος, τό (also Plat. but rare P.); see Strength.Rule: P. and V. ἀρχή, ἡ, κράτος, τό.Might, as opposed to right: P. and V. βία, ἡ, ἰσχύς, ἡ, τὸ καρτερόν.Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Might
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