Κυριακή 14 Νοεμβρίου 2010

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> enact = Act out; represent or perform as if in a play

> entail = 1. Have as a logical consequence; implicate
2. Impose, involve, or imply as a necessary accompaniment or result.
e.x. "What does this move entail?"
3. Limit the inheritance of property to a specific class of heirs

> eradicate = 1. Kill in large numbers; eliminate, extinguish, annihiliate, wipe out
2. Destroy completely, as if down to the roots

> wipe = Rub with a circular motion, (κοινώς ''σβήνω'')

> rectify = Make right or correct; amend

> reform = Make changes for improvement in order to remove abuse and injustices.
e.x.: "reform a political system"

> square (verb) = Be compatible with, e.x. : "one idea squares with another"

> mercilessly = Without pity; in a merciless manner; pitilessly, unmercifully
e.x. : "he was mercilessly trounced by his opponent in the House"

> insofar (adv) = To the degree or extent that;
e.x. : "insofar as it can be ascertained, the horse lung is comparable
to that of man"

> whereby (adv) = By or through which, e.x. : "the means whereby we achieved our goal"

> thereof (adv)= Of or concerning this or that,
e.x. : "a problem and the solution thereof"

> hence (adv)= (used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or
as a result) = thus = therefore, e.x. : "the eggs were fresh and hence satisfactory"

> jot (down)=(verb) = Write briefly or hurriedly; write a short note of, e.x. : "Telephone numbers JOTTED DOWN on the backs of envelopes."

> pen (verb) = Produce a literary work; write

> doodle (verb) = Make a doodle; draw aimlessly

> clutter (verb) = Fill a space in a disorderly way (=ακαταστασία)

> disorderly (adj) = 1.Undisciplined and unruly, e.x.: "disorderly youths", "disorderly conduct"
2. In utter(=absolute/complete) disorder, e.x.: "a disorderly pile of clothes"

> disordered (adj) = Thrown into a state of disarray or confusion

> disarray (noun) = 1. A mental state characterized by a lack of clear and orderly thought and behaviour

>unleash = Release or vent

> unload = ξεφορτώνω # upload

> unwind = Become less tense, rest, or take one's ease; relax

> obstruct = 1. Hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
2. Block passage through, "obstruct the path"
3. Shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight, "The trees obstruct my view of the mountains"

> clog up = Become or cause to become obstructed

> stagnate = Stand still, idle. e.x.: "Industry will stagnate if we do not stimulate our economy"

> build up = Enlarge, develop, or increase by degrees or in stages. e.x.: "Build up your savings!"

> accumulate = Get or gather together, collect or amass. e.x.: "I am accumulating evidence for the man's unfaithfulness to his wife" >> accumulation (noun)

> lethargy (Λήθαργος!) = Inactivity; showing an unusual lack of energy, sluggishness

> set in (PHRASAL VERB) = 1. Enter a particular state; "Laziness set in"
2. Become established; "Winter has set in"

> multitude (noun) = A large indefinite number

> come down (PHRASAL VERB) = Critisize or reprimand harshly; "The critics came down hard on the new play"

> come along (PHRASAL VERB) = 1. Come into being or existence, or appear on the scene; "Then the computer came along and changed our lives"
2. Develop in a positive way; "My plants are coming along"

> come over (PHRASAL VERB) = Communicate the intended meaning or impression

> conducive (adj) = Tending to bring about; being partly responsible for, e.x.: "working conditions are not conducive to productivity"

> renowned (adj) = Widely known and esteemed; "a renowned painter"

> HIT someone WHERE IT HURTS (idiomatic phrase) = Χτύπα κάποιον εκεί που πονάει (Δεν ήξερα ότι την είχαν και στα αγγλικά αυτή τη φράση)

> grasp (noun, it can be also a verb) = Understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something, e.x. : "he has a good grasp of accounting practices"

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