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21 honour
['onə] 1. noun1) (respect for truth, honesty etc: a man of honour.) τιμή2) ((the keeping or increasing of) a person's, country's etc good reputation: We must fight for the honour of our country.) τιμή3) (fame; glory: He won honour on the field of battle.) δόξα4) (respect: This ceremony is being held in honour of those who died in the war.) τιμή5) (something which a person feels to be a reason for pride etc: It is a great honour to be asked to address this meeting.) τιμή6) (a title, degree etc given to a person as a mark of respect for his services, work, ability etc: He has received many honours for his research into cancer.) τιμητική διάκριση7) ((with capital: with His, Your etc) a title of respect used when talking to or about judges, mayors etc: My client wishes to plead guilty, Your Honour.) Εντιμότης,Εντιμότατε2. verb1) (to show great respect to (a person, thing etc): We should honour the Queen.)2) (to do, say etc something which is a reason for pride, satisfaction etc to: Will you honour us with your presence at the meeting?)3) (to give (someone) a title, degree etc as a mark of respect for his ability etc: He was honoured for his work with the mentally handicapped.)4) (to fulfil (a promise etc): We'll honour our agreement.)•- honorary- honourable
- honours
- in honour bound
- honour bound
- on one's honour
- word of honour -
22 intercede
[intə'si:d]1) (to try to put an end to a fight, argument etc between two people, countries etc: All attempts to intercede between the two nations failed.) μεσολαβώ2) (to try to persuade someone not to do something to someone else: The condemned murderer's family interceded (with the President) on his behalf.) μεσολαβώ• -
23 knight
1. noun1) (in earlier times, a man of noble birth who is trained to fight, especially on horseback: King Arthur and his knights.) ιππότης2) (a man of rank, having the title `Sir': Sir John Brown was made a knight in 1969.) που κατέχει τον τίτλο του ιππότη, `σερ`3) (a piece used in chess, usually shaped like a horse's head.) άλογο σκακιού2. verb(to make (a person) a knight: He was knighted for his services to industry.) χρίω ιππότη -
24 oppose
[ə'pəuz]1) (to resist or fight against (someone or something) by force or argument: We oppose the government on this matter.) αντιτίθεμαι2) (to act or compete against: Who is opposing him in the election?) ανταγωνίζομαι,είμαι αντίπαλος• -
25 rebel
1. ['rebl] noun1) (a person who opposes or fights against people in authority, eg a government: The rebels killed many soldiers; ( also adjective) rebel troops.) επαναστάτης, αντάρτης2) (a person who does not accept the rules of normal behaviour etc: My son is a bit of a rebel.) επαναστάτης2. [rə'bel] verb(to fight (against people in authority): The people rebelled against the dictator; Teenagers often rebel against their parents' way of life.) επαναστατώ, εξεγείρομαι- rebellious
- rebelliously
- rebelliousness -
26 repel
[rə'pel]past tense, past participle - repelled; verb1) (to resist or fight (an enemy) successfully: to repel invaders.) αποκρούω2) (to cause a feeling of dislike or disgust: She was repelled by his dirty appearance.) απωθώ3) (to force to move away: Oil repels water.) απωθώ -
27 resist
[rə'zist]1) (to fight against, usually successfully: The soldiers resisted the enemy attack; He tried to resist arrest; It's hard to resist temptation.) αντιστέκομαι σε2) (to be able to stop oneself doing, taking etc (something): I couldn't resist kicking him when he bent down; I just can't resist strawberries.) συγκρατούμαι3) (to be unaffected or undamaged by: a metal that resists rust/acids.) αντέχω σε•- resistant -
28 right
1. adjective1) (on or related to the side of the body which in most people has the more skilful hand, or to the side of a person or thing which is toward the east when that person or thing is facing north (opposite to left): When I'm writing, I hold my pen in my right hand.) δεξιός2) (correct: Put that book back in the right place; Is that the right answer to the question?) σωστός3) (morally correct; good: It's not right to let thieves keep what they have stolen.) σωστός, ορθός: δίκαιος4) (suitable; appropriate: He's not the right man for this job; When would be the right time to ask him?) κατάλληλος2. noun1) (something a person is, or ought to be, allowed to have, do etc: Everyone has the right to a fair trial; You must fight for your rights; You have no right to say that.)2) (that which is correct or good: Who's in the right in this argument?)3) (the right side, part or direction: Turn to the right; Take the second road on the right.)4) (in politics, the people, group, party or parties holding the more traditional beliefs etc.)3. adverb1) (exactly: He was standing right here.)2) (immediately: I'll go right after lunch; I'll come right down.)3) (close: He was standing right beside me.)4) (completely; all the way: The bullet went right through his arm.)5) (to the right: Turn right.)6) (correctly: Have I done that right?; I don't think this sum is going to turn out right.)4. verb1) (to bring back to the correct, usually upright, position: The boat tipped over, but righted itself again.)2) (to put an end to and make up for something wrong that has been done: He's like a medieval knight, going about the country looking for wrongs to right.)5. interjection(I understand; I'll do what you say etc: `I want you to type some letters for me.' `Right, I'll do them now.') εντάξει- righteously
- righteousness
- rightful
- rightfully
- rightly
- rightness
- righto
- right-oh
- rights
- right angle
- right-angled
- right-hand
- right-handed
- right wing 6. adjective((right-wing) (having opinions which are) of this sort.) δεξιός- by rights
- by right
- get
- keep on the right side of
- get right
- go right
- not in one's right mind
- not quite right in the head
- not right in the head
- put right
- put/set to rights
- right away
- right-hand man
- right now
- right of way
- serve right -
29 sham
[ʃæm] 1. noun(something that is pretended, not genuine: The whole trial was a sham.) απάτη2. adjective(pretended, artificial or false: a sham fight; Are those diamonds real or sham?)3. verb(to pretend (to be in some state): He shammed sleep/anger; He shammed dead; I think she's only shamming.) προσποιούμαι,καμώνομαι,κάνω (ότι) -
30 stand
[stænd] 1. past tense, past participle - stood; verb1) (to be in an upright position, not sitting or lying: His leg was so painful that he could hardly stand; After the storm, few trees were left standing.) στέκομαι2) ((often with up) to rise to the feet: He pushed back his chair and stood up; Some people like to stand (up) when the National Anthem is played.) στέκομαι,σηκώνομαι όρθιος3) (to remain motionless: The train stood for an hour outside Newcastle.) στέκω4) (to remain unchanged: This law still stands.) παραμένω,ισχύω5) (to be in or have a particular place: There is now a factory where our house once stood.) στέκω6) (to be in a particular state, condition or situation: As matters stand, we can do nothing to help; How do you stand financially?) στέκω,υφίσταμαι,είμαι σε κατάσταση7) (to accept or offer oneself for a particular position etc: He is standing as Parliamentary candidate for our district.) θέτω υποψηφιότητα8) (to put in a particular position, especially upright: He picked up the fallen chair and stood it beside the table.) στήνω(όρθιο),ακουμπώ,βάζω9) (to undergo or endure: He will stand (his) trial for murder; I can't stand her rudeness any longer.) δικάζομαι/υποφέρω,ανέχομαι10) (to pay for (a meal etc) for (a person): Let me stand you a drink!) κερνώ2. noun1) (a position or place in which to stand ready to fight etc, or an act of fighting etc: The guard took up his stand at the gate; I shall make a stand for what I believe is right.) θέση2) (an object, especially a piece of furniture, for holding or supporting something: a coat-stand; The sculpture had been removed from its stand for cleaning.) βάθρο,στήριγμα,βάση3) (a stall where goods are displayed for sale or advertisement.) πάγκος,περίπτερο4) (a large structure beside a football pitch, race course etc with rows of seats for spectators: The stand was crowded.) εξέδρα5) ((American) a witness box in a law court.) θέση εξεταζόμενου μάρτυρα•- standing 3. noun1) (time of lasting: an agreement of long standing.) διάρκεια2) (rank or reputation: a diplomat of high standing.) (κοινωνική κλπ.)θέση,υπόληψη•- stand-by4. adjective((of an airline passenger or ticket) costing or paying less than the usual fare, as the passenger does not book a seat for a particular flight, but waits for the first available seat.) σε κατάσταση αναμονής5. adverb(travelling in this way: It costs a lot less to travel stand-by.) σε κατάσταση αναμονής- stand-in- standing-room
- make someone's hair stand on end
- stand aside
- stand back
- stand by
- stand down
- stand fast/firm
- stand for
- stand in
- stand on one's own two feet
- stand on one's own feet
- stand out
- stand over
- stand up for
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31 struggle
1. verb1) (to twist violently when trying to free oneself: The child struggled in his arms.) αγωνίζομαι,παλεύω2) (to make great efforts or try hard: All his life he has been struggling with illness / against injustice.) αγωνίζομαι,μοχθώ,κοπιάζω3) (to move with difficulty: He struggled out of the hole.) κινούμαι με δυσκολία2. noun(an act of struggling, or a fight: The struggle for independence was long and hard.) αγώνας -
32 war
[wo:] 1. noun((an) armed struggle, especially between nations: Their leader has declared war on Britain; The larger army will win the war; the horrors of war; ( also adjective) He is guilty of war crimes.) πόλεμος2. verb(to fight: The two countries have been warring constantly for generations.)- warlike- warrior
- war correspondent
- war-cry
- war-dance
- warfare
- warhead
- warhorse
- warlord
- warmonger
- warpaint
- warship
- wartime
- war of nerves
- 1
- 2
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