>repetitious = repetitive = επαναλαμβονόμενος
>contemplation = 1. A long and thoughtful observation 2. A calm, lengthy, intent consideration (=reflection)
>morale (noun) = A state of individual psychological well-being based upon a sense of confidence and usefulness and purpose
>cluttered (adj)= Filled or scattered with a disorderly accumulation of objects or rubbish, e.x. "his library was a cluttered room with piles of books on every chair"
>accumulation = An increase by natural growth or addition
>aggregation = Several things grouped together or considered as a whole
>sublime (adj) = Inspiring awe, e.x. "the sublime beauty of the night"
>abundance = The property of a more than adequate quantity or supply, e.x. "an age of abundance" = αφθονία
>delight = A feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction "his delight to see her was obvious to all" >> delightful = Greatly pleasing or entertaining
>extort = Obtain through intimidation(=εκφοβισμός)
>inherent = integral = Existing as an essential constituent or characteristic = αναπόσπαστος
>outrageous = εξωφρενικός
>preposterous = Incongruous; inviting ridicule = ridiculous = nonsensical = idiotic
>exhilarating = Making lively and cheerful
>amplify = Increase in size, volume or significance (=exaggerate)
>worthwile = Sufficiently valuable to justify the investment of time or interest = worthy
>disobedience = ανυπακοή
>insightful = perceptive
>unwittingly = without knowledge or intention
>malicious = κακόβουλος
>reckless = απερίσκεπτος
>discomfort = uncomfortableness = uneasiness
>daunting = αποθαρρυντικό(ς)
>brevity = συντομία
>dispensable = If sb or sth is dispensable they are NOT really needed
^opposite to^
>Indispensable = Absolutely necessary; vitally necessary = essential
>dump (sb) = παρατάω
>drain (verb) = εξαντλώ, αποδυναμώνω
>depletion = reduction = decline = decrease
>diminish (verb) = decrease = lessen
>account for (verb) = Be the reason or explanation for, e.x. "The recession accounts for the slow retail business"
>attentive (to) = thoughtful
>engross = Devote (oneself) fully to,
>engrossed in = απορροφημένος σε = If you are engrossed in sth, it holds your attention completely
>denote (verb) = Be a sign or indication of, e.x. "Red eyes denote strain and fatigue"
>allegiance = commtitment = dedication = loyalty
>carry off = Be successful; achieve a goal
>carry on = Keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
>carry out = διεξάγω
>carry sth through = you do it or complete it, often in spite of difficulties
>By all accounts = By all means
^opposite to:^
>by no means
>applicable = ταιριαστό(ς)
>extensive = εκτενής
>amass = collect
>hitherto = so far = up to now
>shrink (verb) = συρρικνώνω
>verdict = ετυμηγορία
>emphatically = Without question and beyond doubt = unquestionably = definitely = by all odds
>odd (adj) = peculiar
>odds (noun) = The likelihood of a thing occurring rather than not occurring
>retreat (from) = οπισθοχωρώ
>diverge = αποκίνω
>divergence = απόκλιση
^opposite to^
>convergence = σύγκλιση
>captivate = αιχμαλωτίζω >> captivating = bewitching
>fragment = A piece broken off or cut off of something else, "a fragment of rock" = θραύσμα
>insatiable = ακόρεστος
>incongruous = Lacking in harmony or compatibility or appropriateness = inappropriate = inharmonious
>incidental (adj) = consequent = resultant = accompanying
>incompatible (with) = ασύμβατος
>plain (adj) = apparent , evident
>embellishment = ornamentation = ωραιοποίηση
>sensationalism = when newspapers, television, etc. intentionally present in a way that is intended to be shocking or exciting
>inane (adj) = stupid and silly
>glued to = κολλημένος (σε)
>subliminal = subconscious = underlying
>counteract = sabotage, undermine
>strain (verb)= To exert much effort or energy
>resolve (verb) = 1. Bring to an end; settle conclusively, 2. Reach a decision 3. Find the solution 4. Reach a conclusion after a discussion or deliberation
>acquire = gain (verb)
>nurture = (noun)= ανατροφή, (verb)= help develop, help grow
>copulate (verb) = ζευγαρώνω
> descendant = offspring = απόγονος
^οpposite to^
>ancestor
>accesible *opposite to* Inaccesible
>Contradiction = Opposition between two conflicting forces or ideas (αντίφαση/αντίθεση), e.x. : "He spoke as if he thought his claims were immune to contradiction"
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