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21 release
[rə'li:s] 1. verb1) (to set free; to allow to leave: He was released from prison yesterday; I am willing to release him from his promise to me.) ελευθερώνω, απαλλάσσω2) (to stop holding etc; to allow to move, fall etc: He released (his hold on) the rope.) αφήνω3) (to move (a catch, brake etc) which prevents something else from moving, operating etc: He released the handbrake and drove off.) αποδεσμεύω, λύνω4) (to allow (news etc) to be made known publicly: The list of winners has just been released.) δίνω στη δημοσιότητα5) (to offer (a film, record etc) to the general public: Their latest record will be released next week.) κυκλοφορώ2. noun1) (the act of releasing or being released: After his release, the prisoner returned to his home town; the release of a new film; ( also adjective) the release catch.) απελευθέρωση, απαλλαγή/ κυκλοφορία2) (something that is released: This record is their latest release; The Government issued a press release (= a statement giving information about something, sent or given to newspapers, reporters etc).) νέα κυκλοφορία/ ανακοίνωση -
22 scrape
[skreip] 1. verb1) (to rub against something sharp or rough, usually causing damage: He drove too close to the wall and scraped his car.) ξύνω,(ξε)γδέρνω2) (to clean, clear or remove by rubbing with something sharp: He scraped his boots clean; He scraped the paint off the door.) καθαρίζω ξύνοντας3) (to make a harsh noise by rubbing: Stop scraping your feet!) τρίβω με τραχύ ηχο,τρίζω4) (to move along something while just touching it: The boat scraped against the landing-stage.) περνώ ξυστά5) (to make by scraping: The dog scraped a hole in the sand.) ανοίγω με τα νύχια2. noun1) (an act or sound of scraping.) ξύσιμο,γρατσούνισμα2) (a mark or slight wound made by scraping: a scrape on the knee.) γδάρσιμο,ξέγδαρμα3) (a situation that may lead to punishment: The child is always getting into scrapes.) μπλέξιμο•- scraper- scrape the bottom of the barrel
- scrape through
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23 sign
1. noun1) (a mark used to mean something; a symbol: is the sign for addition.) σημείο,σύμβολο2) (a notice set up to give information (a shopkeeper's name, the direction of a town etc) to the public: road-sign.) πινακίδα,σήμα(της τροχαίας),επιγραφή,ταμπέλα3) (a movement (eg a nod, wave of the hand) used to mean or represent something: He made a sign to me to keep still.) σήμα,νεύμα,νόημα4) (a piece of evidence suggesting that something is present or about to come: There were no signs of life at the house and he was afraid they were away; Clouds are often a sign of rain.) σήμα,ένδειξη2. verb1) (to write one's name (on): Sign at the bottom, please.) υπογράφω2) (to write (one's name) on a letter, document etc: He signed his name on the document.) υπογράφω3) (to make a movement of the head, hand etc in order to show one's meaning: She signed to me to say nothing.) γνέφω,κάνω νόημα•- signpost
- sign in/out
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24 tear
I [tiə] noun(a drop of liquid coming from the eye, as a result of emotion (especially sadness) or because something (eg smoke) has irritated it: tears of joy/laughter/rage.) δάκρυ- tearful- tearfully
- tearfulness
- tear gas
- tear-stained
- in tears II 1. [teə] past tense - tore; verb1) ((sometimes with off etc) to make a split or hole in (something), intentionally or unintentionally, with a sudden or violent pulling action, or to remove (something) from its position by such an action or movement: He tore the photograph into pieces; You've torn a hole in your jacket; I tore the picture out of a magazine.) σκίζω2) (to become torn: Newspapers tear easily.) σκίζομαι3) (to rush: He tore along the road.) τρέχω / ορμώ2. noun(a hole or split made by tearing: There's a tear in my dress.) σκίσιμο- be torn between one thing and another- be torn between
- tear oneself away
- tear away
- tear one's hair
- tear up -
25 device
1) (something made for a purpose, eg a tool or instrument: a device for opening cans.) συσκευή2) (a plan or system of doing something, sometimes involving trickery: This is a device for avoiding income tax.) τέχνασμα -
26 errand
['erənd]1) (a short journey made in order to get something or do something especially for someone else: He has sent the child on an errand; The child will run errands for you.) θέλημα2) (the purpose of such a journey: She accomplished her errand.) αποστολή -
27 flourish
1. verb1) (to be healthy; to grow well; to thrive: My plants are flourishing.) ανθώ2) (to be successful or active: His business is flourishing.) ανθώ,ακμάζω3) (to hold or wave something as a show, threat etc: He flourished his sword.) κραδαίνω2. noun1) (an ornamental stroke of the pen in writing: His writing was full of flourishes.)2) (an impressive, sweeping movement (with the hand or something held in it): He bowed and made a flourish with his hat.)3) (an ornamental passage of music: There was a flourish on the trumpets.)• -
28 fly
I plural - fliesnou)1) (a type of small winged insect.)2) (a fish hook made to look like a fly so that a fish will take it in its mouth: Which fly should I use to catch a trout?)3) ((often in plural) a piece of material with buttons or a zip, especially at the front of trousers.)•II past tense - flew; verb1) (to (make something) go through the air on wings etc or in an aeroplane: The pilot flew (the plane) across the sea.) πετώ,ταξιδεύω με αεροπλάνο2) (to run away (from): He flew (the country).) δραπετευώ,το βάζω στα πόδια3) ((of time) to pass quickly: The days flew past.) περνώ γρήγορα•- flyer- flier
- flying saucer
- flying visit
- frequent flyer/flier
- flyleaf
- flyover
- fly in the face of
- fly into
- fly off the handle
- get off to a flying start
- let fly
- send someone/something flying
- send flying -
29 hollow
['holəu] 1. adjective1) (having an empty space in it: a hollow tree; Bottles, pipes and tubes are hollow.) κούφιος2) ((of a sound) strangely deep, as if made in something hollow: a hollow voice.) βαθύς2. noun1) (something hollow: hollows in her cheeks.) βαθούλωμα,κουφάλα2) (a small valley; a dip in the ground: You can't see the farm from here because it's in a hollow.) γούβα•- beat hollow
- hollow out -
30 make history
(to do something very important, especially to be the first to do something: The Wright brothers made history when they were the first to fly an aeroplane.) περνώ στην ιστορία,γράφω ιστορία -
31 negative
['neɡətiv] 1. adjective1) (meaning or saying `no'; denying something: a negative answer.) αρνητικός2) (expecting to fail: a negative attitude.) αρνητικός3) (less than zero: -4 is a negative or minus number.) αρνητικός4) (having more electrons than normal: The battery has a negative and a positive terminal.) αρνητικός2. noun1) (a word etc by which something is denied: `No' and `never' are negatives.) άρνηση,αρνητικός τύπος2) (the photographic film, from which prints are made, on which light and dark are reversed: I gave away the print, but I still have the negative.) αρνητικό(φιλμ)• -
32 paraphrase
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33 promise
['promis] 1. verb1) (to say, or give one's word (that one will, or will not, do something etc): I promise (that) I won't be late; I promise not to be late; I won't be late, I promise (you)!) υπόσχομαι2) (to say or give one's assurance that one will give: He promised me a new dress.) τάζω3) (to show signs of future events or developments: This situation promises well for the future.) υπόσχομαι,παρέχω ελπίδες2. noun1) (something promised: He made a promise; I'll go with you - that's a promise!) υπόσχεση2) (a sign of future success: She shows great promise in her work.) προοπτική επιτυχίας• -
34 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
- quick-wittedly
- quick-wittedness -
35 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
- ready-to-wear
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36 reference
['refərəns]1) ((an) act of referring (to something); a mention (of something): He made several references to her latest book; With reference to your request for information, I regret to inform you that I am unable to help you.) αναφορά, μνεία2) (a note about one's character, ability etc, eg when one applies for a new job: Our new secretary had excellent references from her previous employers.) σύσταση3) (an indication in a book, report etc, showing where one got one's information or where further information can be found.) παραπομπή -
37 run
1. present participle - running; verb1) ((of a person or animal) to move quickly, faster than walking: He ran down the road.) τρέχω2) (to move smoothly: Trains run on rails.) κυλώ3) ((of water etc) to flow: Rivers run to the sea; The tap is running.) κυλώ, ρέω, τρέχω4) ((of a machine etc) to work or operate: The engine is running; He ran the motor to see if it was working.) δουλεύω5) (to organize or manage: He runs the business very efficiently.) διευθύνω, διαχειρίζομαι, κουμαντάρω6) (to race: Is your horse running this afternoon?) τρέχω σε αγώνα7) ((of buses, trains etc) to travel regularly: The buses run every half hour; The train is running late.) κάνω δρομολόγιο8) (to last or continue; to go on: The play ran for six weeks.) διαρκώ9) (to own and use, especially of cars: He runs a Rolls Royce.) οδηγώ10) ((of colour) to spread: When I washed my new dress the colour ran.) ξεβάφω11) (to drive (someone); to give (someone) a lift: He ran me to the station.) πηγαίνω με το αυτοκίνητο12) (to move (something): She ran her fingers through his hair; He ran his eyes over the letter.) περνώ13) ((in certain phrases) to be or become: The river ran dry; My blood ran cold (= I was afraid).) γίνομαι2. noun1) (the act of running: He went for a run before breakfast.)2) (a trip or drive: We went for a run in the country.)3) (a length of time (for which something continues): He's had a run of bad luck.)4) (a ladder (in a stocking etc): I've got a run in my tights.)5) (the free use (of a place): He gave me the run of his house.)6) (in cricket, a batsman's act of running from one end of the wicket to the other, representing a single score: He scored/made 50 runs for his team.)7) (an enclosure or pen: a chicken-run.)•- runner- running 3. adverb(one after another; continuously: We travelled for four days running.) συνεχώς- runny- runaway
- rundown
- runner-up
- runway
- in
- out of the running
- on the run
- run across
- run after
- run aground
- run along
- run away
- run down
- run for
- run for it
- run in
- run into
- run its course
- run off
- run out
- run over
- run a temperature
- run through
- run to
- run up
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38 wager
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39 wonder
1. noun1) (the state of mind produced by something unexpected or extraordinary: He was full of wonder at the amazing sight.) απορία, κατάπληξη, θαυμασμός2) (something strange, unexpected or extraordinary: the Seven Wonders of the World; You work late so often that it's a wonder you don't take a bed to the office!) θαύμα3) (the quality of being strange or unexpected: The wonder of the discovery is that it was only made ten years ago.) (το) καταπληκτικό, (το) αξιοπερίεργο2. verb1) (to be surprised: Caroline is very fond of John - I shouldn't wonder if she married him.) εκπλήσσομαι2) (to feel curiosity or doubt: Have you ever wondered about his reasons for wanting this money?) απορώ3) (to feel a desire to know: I wonder what the news is.) αναρωτιέμαι, διερωτώμαι•- wonderfully
- wonderingly
- wonderland
- wondrous
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40 work
[wə:k] 1. noun1) (effort made in order to achieve or make something: He has done a lot of work on this project) δουλειά, εργασία2) (employment: I cannot find work in this town.) δουλειά3) (a task or tasks; the thing that one is working on: Please clear your work off the table.) δουλειά4) (a painting, book, piece of music etc: the works of Van Gogh / Shakespeare/Mozart; This work was composed in 1816.) έργο (τέχνης, μουσικής κλπ)5) (the product or result of a person's labours: His work has shown a great improvement lately.) δουλειά, προϊόν εργασίας6) (one's place of employment: He left (his) work at 5.30 p.m.; I don't think I'll go to work tomorrow.) δουλειά2. verb1) (to (cause to) make efforts in order to achieve or make something: She works at the factory three days a week; He works his employees very hard; I've been working on/at a new project.) δουλεύω, εργάζομαι / βάζω (κάποιον) να δουλεύει2) (to be employed: Are you working just now?) δουλεύω, έχω δουλειά3) (to (cause to) operate (in the correct way): He has no idea how that machine works / how to work that machine; That machine doesn't/won't work, but this one's working.) δουλεύω, λειτουργώ / χειρίζομαι4) (to be practicable and/or successful: If my scheme works, we'll be rich!) πετυχαίνω5) (to make (one's way) slowly and carefully with effort or difficulty: She worked her way up the rock face.) προχωρώ με δυσκολία6) (to get into, or put into, a stated condition or position, slowly and gradually: The wheel worked loose.) γίνομαι με τη χρήση7) (to make by craftsmanship: The ornaments had been worked in gold.) δουλεύω, επεξεργάζομαι, κατεργάζομαι•- - work- workable
- worker
- works 3. noun plural1) (the mechanism (of a watch, clock etc): The works are all rusted.) μηχανισμός2) (deeds, actions etc: She's devoted her life to good works.) πράξεις•- work-box
- workbook
- workforce
- working class
- working day
- work-day
- working hours
- working-party
- work-party
- working week
- workman
- workmanlike
- workmanship
- workmate
- workout
- workshop
- at work
- get/set to work
- go to work on
- have one's work cut out
- in working order
- out of work
- work of art
- work off
- work out
- work up
- work up to
- work wonders
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