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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 δυνατότητα
    2) (clever and skilful; capable: a very able nurse.) ικανός
    3) (legally competent: able to vote.)
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  • 2 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

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  • 3 quick

    [kwik] 1. adjective
    1) (done, said, finished etc in a short time: a quick trip into town.) γρήγορος, γοργός
    2) (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, σβέλτος
    3) (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, εύστροφος
    2. adverb
    (quickly: quick-frozen food.) γρήγορα
    - quicken
    - quickness
    - quicklime
    - quicksands
    - quicksilver
    - quick-tempered
    - quick-witted
    - quick-wittedly
    - quick-wittedness

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  • 4 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).) έτοιμος
    2) ((negative unready) willing: I'm always ready to help.) πρόθυμος, διατεθειμένος
    3) (quick: You're too ready to find faults in other people; He always has a ready answer.) βιαστικός/ πρόχειρος
    4) (likely, about (to do something): My head feels as if it's ready to burst.) έτοιμος, που κοντεύει
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    - readily
    - ready cash
    - ready-made
    - ready money
    - ready-to-wear
    - in readiness

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  • 5 good

    [ɡud] 1. comparative - better; adjective
    1) (well-behaved; not causing trouble etc: Be good!; She's a good baby.) καλός
    2) (correct, desirable etc: She was a good wife; good manners; good English.) σωστός
    3) (of high quality: good food/literature; His singing is very good.) καλής ποιότητας
    4) (skilful; able to do something well: a good doctor; good at tennis; good with children.) καλός, ικανός
    5) (kind: You've been very good to him; a good father.) καλός, ευγενικός
    6) (helpful; beneficial: Exercise is good for you.; Cheese is good for you.) ωφέλιμος
    7) (pleased, happy etc: I'm in a good mood today.) καλός
    8) (pleasant; enjoyable: to read a good book; Ice-cream is good to eat.) ευχάριστος
    9) (considerable; enough: a good salary; She talked a good deal of nonsense.) αρκετός
    10) (suitable: a good man for the job.) κατάλληλος
    11) (sound, fit: good health; good eyesight; a car in good condition.) γερός
    12) (sensible: Can you think of one good reason for doing that?) ικανοποιητικός
    13) (showing approval: We've had very good reports about you.) επιδοκιμαστικός
    14) (thorough: a good clean.) σε βάθος
    15) (healthy or in a positive mood: I don't feel very good this morning.) καλά
    2. noun
    1) (advantage or benefit: He worked for the good of the poor; for your own good; What's the good of a broken-down car?) καλό / όφελος
    2) (goodness: I always try to see the good in people.) καλοσύνη
    3. interjection
    (an expression of approval, gladness etc.) ωραία
    4. interjection
    ((also my goodness) an expression of surprise etc.) θεέ μου!
    - goody
    - goodbye
    - good-day
    - good evening
    - good-for-nothing
    - good humour
    - good-humoured
    - good-humouredly
    - good-looking
    - good morning
    - good afternoon
    - good-day
    - good evening
    - good night
    - good-natured
    - goodwill
    - good will
    - good works
    - as good as
    - be as good as one's word
    - be up to no good
    - deliver the goods
    - for good
    - for goodness' sake
    - good for
    - good for you
    - him
    - Good Friday
    - good gracious
    - good heavens
    - goodness gracious
    - goodness me
    - good old
    - make good
    - no good
    - put in a good word for
    - take something in good part
    - take in good part
    - thank goodness
    - to the good

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  • 6 incapable

    [in'keipəbl]
    ((with of) not able (to do something): incapable of learning anything.) ανίκανος

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  • 7 manage

    ['mæni‹]
    1) (to be in control or charge of: My lawyer manages all my legal affairs / money.) (δια)χειρίζομαι
    2) (to be manager of: James manages the local football team.) διευθύνω
    3) (to deal with, or control: She's good at managing people.) διοικώ
    4) (to be able to do something; to succeed or cope: Will you manage to repair your bicycle?; Can you manage (to eat) some more meat?) καταφέρνω,κατορθώνω,μπορώ
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    - manageability
    - management
    - manager

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  • 8 unable

    (without enough strength, power, skill, opportunity, information etc to be able (to do something): I am unable to get out of bed; I shall be unable to meet you for lunch today.) που δεν μπορεί

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  • 9 word-perfect

    adjective (repeated, or able to repeat something, precisely in the original words: a word-perfect performance; He wants to be word-perfect by next week's rehearsal.) ακριβής στην αποστήθιση

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  • 10 -proof

    (able to withstand or avoid something: waterproof covering.) -στεγής,στεγανός,αδιαπέραστος

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  • 11 help

    [help] 1. verb
    1) (to do something with or for someone that he cannot do alone, or that he will find useful: Will you help me with this translation?; Will you please help me (to) translate this poem?; Can I help?; He fell down and I helped him up.) βοηθώ
    2) (to play a part in something; to improve or advance: Bright posters will help to attract the public to the exhibition; Good exam results will help his chances of a job.) διευκολύνω
    3) (to make less bad: An aspirin will help your headache.) καλυτερεύω
    4) (to serve (a person) in a shop: Can I help you, sir?) εξυπηρετώ
    5) ((with can(not), could (not)) to be able not to do something or to prevent something: He looked so funny that I couldn't help laughing; Can I help it if it rains?) δεν μπορώ να κάνω τίποτα
    2. noun
    1) (the act of helping, or the result of this: Can you give me some help?; Your digging the garden was a big help; Can I be of help to you?) βοήθεια
    2) (someone or something that is useful: You're a great help to me.) βοήθεια
    3) (a servant, farmworker etc: She has hired a new help.) βοηθός
    4) ((usually with no) a way of preventing something: Even if you don't want to do it, the decision has been made - there's no help for it now.) τρόπος αποφυγής,θεραπεία
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    - helpful
    - helpfully
    - helpfulness
    - helping
    - helpless
    - helplessly
    - helplessness
    - help oneself
    - help out

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  • 12 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.) υπεύθυνος
    2) ((of a job etc) having many duties eg the making of important decisions: The job of manager is a very responsible post.) υπεύθυνος, με ευθύνες
    3) ((with for) being the cause of something: Who is responsible for the stain on the carpet?) υπεύθυνος, υπαίτιος
    4) ((of a person) able to be trusted; sensible: We need a responsible person for this job.) υπεύθυνος, με αίσθηση υπευθυνότητας
    5) ((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

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  • 13 light

    I 1. noun
    1) (the brightness given by the sun, a flame, lamps etc that makes things able to be seen: It was nearly dawn and the light was getting stronger; Sunlight streamed into the room.) φως
    2) (something which gives light (eg a lamp): Suddenly all the lights went out.) φως
    3) (something which can be used to set fire to something else; a flame: Have you got a light for my cigarette?) φωτιά
    4) (a way of viewing or regarding: He regarded her action in a favourable light.) φως
    2. adjective
    1) (having light; not dark: The studio was a large, light room.) φωτεινός
    2) ((of a colour) pale; closer to white than black: light green.) ανοιχτός
    3. [lit] verb
    1) (to give light to: The room was lit only by candles.) φωτίζω
    2) (to (make something) catch fire: She lit the gas; I think this match is damp, because it won't light.) ανάβω
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    - lighting
    - lighthouse
    - light-year
    - bring to light
    - come to light
    - in the light of
    - light up
    - see the light
    - set light to     II
    1) (easy to lift or carry; of little weight: I bought a light suitcase for plane journeys.) ελαφρός
    2) (easy to bear, suffer or do: Next time the punishment will not be so light.) ελαφρός
    3) ((of food) easy to digest: a light meal.) ελαφρός
    4) (of less weight than it should be: The load of grain was several kilos light.) ελαφρότερος από το κανονικό
    5) (of little weight: Aluminium is a light metal.) ελαφρός
    6) (lively or agile: She was very light on her feet.) ανάλαφρος
    7) (cheerful; not serious: light music.) ελαφρός
    8) (little in quantity; not intense, heavy, strong etc: light rain.) ελαφρός, ανεπαίσθητος, απαλός
    9) ((of soil) containing a lot of sand.) αμμώδης
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    - light-headed
    - light-hearted
    - lightweight
    - get off lightly
    - make light of
    - travel light     III = light on - past tense, past participle lit [lit] - verb
    (to find by chance: While wandering round the town, we lit on a very cheap restaurant.) συναντώ τυχαία

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  • 14 qualification

    [-fi-]
    1) ((the act of gaining) a skill, achievement etc (eg an examination pass) that makes (a person) able or suitable to do a job etc: What qualifications do you need for this job?) τυπικό προσόν
    2) (something that gives a person the right to do something.) ικανότητα, εφόδιο
    3) (a limitation to something one has said or written: I think this is an excellent piece of work - with certain qualifications.) επιφύλαξη, περιορισμός

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  • 15 squeeze

    [skwi:z] 1. verb
    1) (to press (something) together or from all sides tightly: He squeezed her hand affectionately; He squeezed the clay into a ball.) ζουλώ,στίβω,σφίγγω
    2) (to force (eg oneself) eg into or through a narrow space: The dog squeezed himself / his body into the hole; We were all squeezed into the back seat of the car.) στριμώχνω/-ομαι
    3) (to force something, eg liquid, out of something by pressing: She squeezed the oranges (into a jug); We might be able to squeeze some more money/information out of him.) ξεζουμίζω/αποσπώ
    2. noun
    1) (an act of squeezing: He gave his sister an affectionate squeeze.) σφίξιμο,ζούληγμα,σφιχταγκάλιασμα
    2) (a condition of being squeezed: We all got into the car, but it was a squeeze.) στρίμωγμα
    3) (a few drops produced by squeezing.) στίψιμο
    4) (a time of financial restriction: an economic squeeze.) κρίση,συμπίεση(τιμών κλπ.)
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    - squeeze up

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  • 16 way

    [wei] 1. noun
    1) (an opening or passageway: This is the way in/out; There's no way through.) δρόμος, δίοδος
    2) (a route, direction etc: Which way shall we go?; Which is the way to Princes Street?; His house is on the way from here to the school; Will you be able to find your/the way to my house?; Your house is on my way home; The errand took me out of my way; a motorway.) δρόμος
    3) (used in the names of roads: His address is 21 Melville Way.) οδός
    4) (a distance: It's a long way to the school; The nearest shops are only a short way away.) απόσταση
    5) (a method or manner: What is the easiest way to write a book?; I know a good way of doing it; He's got a funny way of talking; This is the quickest way to chop onions.) τρόπος
    6) (an aspect or side of something: In some ways this job is quite difficult; In a way I feel sorry for him.) άποψη, τρόπος
    7) (a characteristic of behaviour; a habit: He has some rather unpleasant ways.) συνήθεια
    8) (used with many verbs to give the idea of progressing or moving: He pushed his way through the crowd; They soon ate their way through the food.) δρόμος, πορεία
    2. adverb
    ((especially American) by a long distance or time; far: The winner finished the race way ahead of the other competitors; It's way past your bedtime.) κατά πολύ
    - wayside
    - be/get on one's way
    - by the way
    - fall by the wayside
    - get/have one's own way
    - get into / out of the way of doing something
    - get into / out of the way of something
    - go out of one's way
    - have a way with
    - have it one's own way
    - in a bad way
    - in
    - out of the/someone's way
    - lose one's way
    - make one's way
    - make way for
    - make way
    - under way
    - way of life
    - ways and means

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  • 17 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 οποίος
    3. 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

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  • 18 free

    [fri:] 1. adjective
    1) (allowed to move where one wants; not shut in, tied, fastened etc: The prison door opened, and he was a free man.) ελεύθερος
    2) (not forced or persuaded to act, think, speak etc in a particular way: free speech; You are free to think what you like.) ελεύθερος
    3) ((with with) generous: He is always free with his money/advice.) γενναιόδωρος
    4) (frank, open and ready to speak: a free manner.) αβίαστος
    5) (costing nothing: a free gift.) δωρεάν
    6) (not working or having another appointment; not busy: I shall be free at five o'clock.) ελεύθερος
    7) (not occupied, not in use: Is this table free?) ελεύθερος
    8) ((with of or from) without or no longer having (especially something or someone unpleasant etc): She is free from pain now; free of charge.) απαλλαγμένος
    2. verb
    1) (to make or set (someone) free: He freed all the prisoners.)
    2) ((with from or of) to rid or relieve (someone) of something: She was able to free herself from her debts by working at an additional job.)
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    - freely
    - free-for-all
    - freehand
    - freehold
    - freelance     3. verb
    (to work in this way: He is freelancing now.) δουλεύω για τον εαυτό μου
    - free skating
    - free speech
    - free trade
    - freeway
    - freewheel
    - free will
    - a free hand
    - set free

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  • 19 hold

    I 1. [həuld] past tense, past participle - held; verb
    1) (to have in one's hand(s) or between one's hands: He was holding a knife; Hold that dish with both hands; He held the little boy's hand; He held the mouse by its tail.) κρατώ
    2) (to have in a part, or between parts, of the body, or between parts of a tool etc: He held the pencil in his teeth; She was holding a pile of books in her arms; Hold the stamp with tweezers.) κρατώ
    3) (to support or keep from moving, running away, falling etc: What holds that shelf up?; He held the door closed by leaning against it; Hold your hands above your head; Hold his arms so that he can't struggle.) κρατώ
    4) (to remain in position, fixed etc when under strain: I've tied the two pieces of string together, but I'm not sure the knot will hold; Will the anchor hold in a storm?) αντέχω,βαστώ
    5) (to keep (a person) in some place or in one's power: The police are holding a man for questioning in connection with the murder; He was held captive.) κρατώ
    6) (to (be able to) contain: This jug holds two pints; You can't hold water in a handkerchief; This drawer holds all my shirts.) περιέχω,χωρώ
    7) (to cause to take place: The meeting will be held next week; We'll hold the meeting in the hall.) οργανώνω,διενεργώ
    8) (to keep (oneself), or to be, in a particular state or condition: We'll hold ourselves in readiness in case you send for us; She holds herself very erect.) κρατώ
    9) (to have or be in (a job etc): He held the position of company secretary for five years.) διατηρώ
    10) (to think strongly; to believe; to consider or regard: I hold that this was the right decision; He holds me (to be) responsible for everyone's mistakes; He is held in great respect; He holds certain very odd beliefs.) θεωρώ,υποστηρίζω
    11) (to continue to be valid or apply: Our offer will hold until next week; These rules hold under all circumstances.) ισχύω
    12) ((with to) to force (a person) to do something he has promised to do: I intend to hold him to his promises.) δεσμεύω
    13) (to defend: They held the castle against the enemy.) υπερασπίζομαι
    14) (not to be beaten by: The general realized that the soldiers could not hold the enemy for long.) συγκρατώ
    15) (to keep (a person's attention): If you can't hold your pupils' attention, you can't be a good teacher.) κρατώ
    16) (to keep someone in a certain state: Don't hold us in suspense, what was the final decision?) κρατώ
    17) (to celebrate: The festival is held on 24 June.) γιορτάζω
    18) (to be the owner of: He holds shares in this company.) κατέχω
    19) ((of good weather) to continue: I hope the weather holds until after the school sports.) βαστώ,διατηρούμαι
    20) ((also hold the line) (of a person who is making a telephone call) to wait: Mr Brown is busy at the moment - will you hold or would you like him to call you back?) περιμένω(στο τηλέφωνο)
    21) (to continue to sing: Please hold that note for four whole beats.) κρατώ(νότα)
    22) (to keep (something): They'll hold your luggage at the station until you collect it.) φυλάγω
    23) ((of the future) to be going to produce: I wonder what the future holds for me?) επιφυλάσσω
    2. noun
    1) (the act of holding: He caught/got/laid/took hold of the rope and pulled; Keep hold of that rope.) πιάσιμο,κράτημα
    2) (power; influence: He has a strange hold over that girl.) εξουσία,επιρροή
    3) ((in wrestling etc) a manner of holding one's opponent: The wrestler invented a new hold.) λαβή
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    - - holder
    - hold-all
    - get hold of
    - hold back
    - hold down
    - hold forth
    - hold good
    - hold it
    - hold off
    - hold on
    - hold out
    - hold one's own
    - hold one's tongue
    - hold up
    - hold-up
    - hold with     II [həuld] noun
    ((in ships) the place, below the deck, where cargo is stored.) αμπάρι

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  • 20 on

    [on] 1. preposition
    1) (touching, fixed to, covering etc the upper or outer side of: The book was lying on the table; He was standing on the floor; She wore a hat on her head.) (πάνω)σε
    2) (in or into (a vehicle, train etc): We were sitting on the bus; I got on the wrong bus.) (πάνω)σε
    3) (at or during a certain day, time etc: on Monday; On his arrival, he went straight to bed.) κατά
    4) (about: a book on the theatre.) για
    5) (in the state or process of: He's on holiday.)
    6) (supported by: She was standing on one leg.) (πάνω)σε
    7) (receiving, taking: on drugs; on a diet.)
    8) (taking part in: He is on the committee; Which detective is working on this case?) σε
    9) (towards: They marched on the town.) προς,εναντίον
    10) (near or beside: a shop on the main road.) στο πλάι,πάνω σε
    11) (by means of: He played a tune on the violin; I spoke to him on the telephone.) σε
    12) (being carried by: The thief had the stolen jewels on him.) απάνω
    13) (when (something is, or has been, done): On investigation, there proved to be no need to panic.) κατά
    14) (followed by: disaster on disaster.) μετά από
    2. adverb
    1) ((especially of something being worn) so as to be touching, fixed to, covering etc the upper or outer side of: She put her hat on.) πάνω(μου)
    2) (used to show a continuing state etc, onwards: She kept on asking questions; They moved on.) συνέχεια
    3) (( also adjective) (of electric light, machines etc) working: The television is on; Turn/Switch the light on.) σε λειτουργία
    4) (( also adjective) (of films etc) able to be seen: There's a good film on at the cinema this week.) που παίζεται
    5) (( also adjective) in or into a vehicle, train etc: The bus stopped and we got on.) επάνω
    3. adjective
    1) (in progress: The game was on.) σε εξέλιξη
    2) (not cancelled: Is the party on tonight?) που θα συμβεί
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    - ongoing
    - onwards
    - onward
    - be on to someone
    - be on to
    - on and on
    - on time
    - on to / onto

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  • able — [[t]e͟ɪblɪst[/t]] ♦ ablest 1) PHR MODAL If you are able to do something, you have skills or qualities which make it possible for you to do it. The older child should be able to prepare a simple meal... The company say they re able to keep pricing …   English dictionary

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