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…
UNIT 2,LESSON 3
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.)
