Τετάρτη 24 Νοεμβρίου 2010

GIMME MORE (unknown words)

>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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