THINK TEEN 1, LEVEL A’, Unit 2, Lessons 2 + 3 VOCABULARY (by Mrs. Mary Daniel)

THINK TEEN 1, LEVEL A’, Unit 2, Lesson 2                 VOCABULARY (by Mrs. Mary Daniel)

to advertise =διαφημίζω  -> avdertisement (n.) advertising (n.) advertiser (n.)

area = a place or region, περιοχή

band =μουσικό συγκρότημα

to belong to = ανήκω σε

busy =someone who is working hard, or giving attention to a particular activity, πολυάσχολος

caption =words written under a picture to explain it, επεξήγηση φωτογραφίας, λεζάντα

charity = money, food, or other help that is given to people, αγαθοεργία, φιλανθρωπία

chew  = μασάω                     Example : Stop chewing gum in the classroom.

choir =a group of people who sing together, χορωδία

choreography =  χορογραφία

club= an organization for people who want to take part in a sport or social activity together, όμιλος, σύλλογος

coach = trainer, προπονητής

cookery =preparing or cooking food, μαγειρική  -> cook =μαγειρεύω – μάγειρας – cooker = κουζίνα

costume = θεατρικό ρούχο, ενδυμασία, στολή αποκριάτικη but suit =  ανδρικό κοστούμι

delicious  = tasty, when food or drink tastes extremely good, νόστιμος, γευστικός ≠ unpleasant

dish =  έδεσμα, φαγητό                    healthy dishes = υγιεινά ‘’πιάτα’’

Drama=Θέατρο

drama society = a club for people who share the same interest in perofrming, θεατρικός όμιλος

eco (ecological) =  οικολογικός  -> ecology (n.), ecologist (n.)

environment = the air, land, and water where people, animals, and plants live, περιβάλλον

-> environmental (adj.), environmentalist (n.)

favour = something that you do to help someone, χάρη         Example : Could you do me a favour?

from time to time = sometimes, but not often, κάθε τόσο, κατά καιρούς

go through = ξεφυλλίζω

gum= a sweet substance that you chew, τσίχλα

to have the time of my life = to have a wonderful time, περνάω καταπληκτικά

hurry = rush,speed ,  βιάζομαι

in time = by the appointed time, έγκαιρα

information = πληροφορίες -> a piece of information

to join = to become a member of a group or organisation, γίνομαι μέλος ≠ divide, part, separate

layout = the way that something is arranged, διάταξη, διαρρύθμιση

newcomer = νεόφερτος

notice board = πίνακας ανακοινώσεων

to prepare =to get ready for something that will happen in the future, προετοιμάζομαι

professional = relating to a job that needs special training or education, επαγγελματικός

-> profession (n.), professional (adj.)

PS (Post Script) = used when you want to add extra information at the end of a letter or email, υστερόγραφο

recipe =a list of ingredients and a set of instructions telling you how to cook something, συνταγή φαγητού

but prescription = συνταγή γιατρού

rehearsal = πρόβα  -> rehearse (v.) / to do a rehearsal

right away  = immediately, αμέσως

seat = something that you sit on, κάθισμα

shoot a scene = to use a camera to record part of a film, γυρίζω μια σκηνή

snap = a photograph, φωτογραφικό στιγμιότυπο ->take a snap = τραβώ φωτογραφία

spring = άνοιξη

stage = the raised area in a theatre where actors perform, σκηνή θεάτρου

to take place= to happen, be held, λαμβάνω χώρα, συμβαίνω

to take your time = to do something without hurrying, με την ησυχία σου, με το πάσο σου

to get back in time =  not be late,επιστρέφω έγκαιρα

task = a piece of work, especially something unpleasant or difficult, εργασία, δουλειά.

team =a group of people who work together to do something, ομάδα -> teamwork (n.)

the stalls = the seats on the main floor near the front of a theatre or cinema, τα μπροστινά καθίσματα στο θέατρο ή το σινεμά

to train = to practise for =   προπονούμαι          -> trainer (n.), trainee (n.), training (n.)

trainers = soft sport shoes, αθλητικά παπούτσια

variety = a number of different things in a group or class, ποικιλία

è    vary (v.),in various ways, a varied group of people

è    a great variety of =  a great range of ,μια ευρεία ποικιλία από

to waste someone’s time  = to use too much of someone’s time badly when there is a limited amount of it, σπαταλάω το χρόνο κάποιου

to worry about sth =ανησυχώ για…

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adventure=  περιπέτεια  ->  adventurous (adj.)

amazing = very surprising, astonishing, καταπληκτικός  ->amazement (n.), amazingly (adv.)

anymore =πια   Example :I can’t stand you anymore!

author = writer, playwright, συγγραφέας

bedtime story = παραμύθι που διαβάζεται στα παιδιά πριν πάνε για ύπνο

best-seller = a very popular book that many people have bought, βιβλίο με μεγάλες πωλήσεις

blurb =a short description to advertise a product, especially a book, σύντομη περιγραφή για τη διαφήμιση ενός βιβλίου

bookworm=someone who enjoys reading very much, βιβλιοφάγος

to break up = to stop having a relationship, χωρίζω

comic strip = a series of cartoons in a newspaper that tells a funny story, κόμικ

cover = the outer part of a book, magazine, etc, that protects the pages εξώφυλλο

crime = illegal activities έγκλημα  -> criminal (n.)

destiny = fate, πεπρωμένο

dizzy =feeling like everything is turning round, so that you feel ill or as if you might fall, ζαλισμένος

Don’t miss it ! = you must read the book/watch the film etc.

escape =something that helps you to forget about your usual life or problems, διαφυγή,αποδραση

famous = known or recognized by many people, διάσημος ≠ unknown  ->fame (n.), infamous (adj.)

fan = supporter, θαυμαστής

flat =apartment, διαμέρισμα

gift = present, δώρο

gorgeous = very beautiful or pleasant, splendid, πολύ όμορφος, υπέροχος =beautiful  ≠ ugly

heating = the system that keeps a building warm, θέρμανση

incredible = unbelievable, απίστευτος   ≠ likely

indigo =βαθύ μπλε

joke = ανέκδοτο, αστείο

to keep in touch = to communicate or continue to communicate with someone by telephoning, or writing to them, κρατιέμαι σε επαφή, δε χάνομαι

last = to continue to happen, exist, or be useful διαρκώ -> lasting (n.)

lifetime = the period of time that someone is alive ,ολόκληρη ζωή

to miss  = to not go to something, χάνω

to move = to go to a different place to live or work, μετακομίζω  -> removal (n.)

to move someone in = bring sb into the house to live with me

neighbour = someone who lives very near you, especially in the next house, γείτονας -> neighbourhood

ordinary = common, not special, different, or unusual in any way, συνηθισμένος ≠ unusual

pal = a friend, φιλαράκος  -> penpal , keypal

paperback = a book that has a soft paper cover , χαρτόδετο βιβλίο ≠ hardback

part =not completely, εν μέρει partly ≠ completely

plot  =storyline,  πλοκή

popular= liked by many people, δημοφιλής  ≠ unpopular  -> popularity (n.)

print-out = εκτύπωση

publisher = εκδότης ->publication (n.)

review =a report in a newspaper, magazine, or programme that gives an opinion about a new book, film, etc,  κριτική

to run away from home= το σκάω από το σπίτι

secret =something that you tell no one about or only a few people, μυστικό

sense of humour = αίσθηση του χιούμορ  -> humorous (adj.)

spy = κατάσκοπος  -> spy (v.)

stuff = personal things, or any other type of materials or objects, πράγμα

suggest =to express an idea or plan for someone to consider προτείνω  ->to make a suggestion

talented=gifted, skilful, showing natural ability in a particular area ταλαντούχος

taste =  γούστο  -> taste (v.), tasty (adj.)

turn on = switch on, ανάβω μια συσκευή, το φως κτλ. ≠ turn /switch  off

under pressure =when someone tries to make someone else do something, υπό πίεση

wonderful = περίφημος = excellent  -> wonderfully (adv.)