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Test 1

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1.8 pace (n)

LISTENING PART 1, Questions 1-25, Transcript
speed
ρυθμός (προόδου), ταχύτητα
1.1 starving (adj)
That new TV show had such a slow pace I nearly
very hungry
fell asleep.
πολύ πεινασμένος, που λιμοκτονεί
I didn’t eat all day and got home feeling starving.
1.9 the movies (n)
• starve (v)
cinema
σινεμά, κινηματογράφος
1.2 get to (phr v)
We just got back from the movies where we saw
find time to do sth
Spiderman II.
ξεκινώ, βρίσκω χρόνο να κάνω κάτι
I will finish my math revision and then I will get to
1.10 take care of (phr v)
my history assignment.
keep in a good condition
φροντίζω
1.3 striped (adj)
Can you take care of my garden and water the
with lines
plants while I am on vacation?
ριγωτός, ριγέ
We saw the black and white striped zebras at the
1.11 drizzle (v)
zoo.
rain in small drops
• stripe (n)
ψιχαλίζω, ψιλοβρέχω
We got a little wet because it was drizzling and we
1.4 urgent (adj)
didn’t have our umbrellas.
needing immediate action
• drizzle (n)
επείγων
Mom got an urgent phone call from school when
1.12 ruin (v)
my brother broke his arm in the yard.
destroy, break
καταστρέφω
1.5 communicate (v)
She made a lovely cake, but ruined it when she
talk to, share information with
dropped it on the floor.
επικοινωνώ
• ruin (n)
Dave is away at college so he communicates with
us by email.
1.13 tight (adj)
• communication (n)
too small, not loose
στενός
1.6 impressed (adj)
This shirt is too tight, so I’ll try a bigger size.
feel amazed
• tighten (v)
εντυπωσιασμένος
We were so impressed by the show that we are
1.14 loan (v)
going to see it again.
give money to sb that you want returned
• impress (v), impressive (adj), impression (n)
δανείζω (χρήματα)
Mom loaned me $20 for the weekend, but I have to
1.7 fascinating (adj)
pay her back by Wednesday.
very interesting
• loan (n)
συναρπαστικός
I can’t stop reading this fascinating book on
American history.
• fascinate (v), fascination (n)

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1.15 owe (v) 1.23 dresser (n)

need to pay or repay money or give sth back piece of bedroom furniture with drawers
χρωστώ, οφείλω συρταριέρα
When are you going to pay me the money you owe She keeps her T-shirts in the second drawer of that
me? dresser.

1.16 be fully booked (phr) 1.24 dent (n)

have no more seats available area pressed in sth where it has been hit
δεν υπάρχει διαθεσιμότητα θέσεων βαθούλωμα
We couldn’t find a table at the restaurant as it was When the bike hit my car it left a dent in the side
fully booked all weekend. door.
• dent (v)
1.17 break down (phr v)
stop working (for engines, devices, etc) 1.25 crash into (phr v)
χαλάω hit hard
My car broke down so I had to call the mechanic συγκρούομαι, τρακάρω
to fix it. A car didn’t stop at the red light and crashed into
the bus I was on.
1.18 let sb know (phr)
inform sb 1.26 drive off (phr v)
ενημερώνω, πληροφορώ drive away without stopping
I will let you know what my new phone number is απομακρύνομαι οδηγώντας
as soon as I get it. Some idiot dented my car and drove off without
letting me know.
1.19 give sb a call (phr)
telephone 1.27 fabulous (adj)
τηλεφωνώ amazing
Dad gave me a call on my cell phone to wish me φανταστικός, απίθανος
good luck. My new living room furniture looks fabulous and I
am sure you will love it.
1.20 mess (n)
untidy state, untidiness 1.28 be in the way (phr)
ακαταστασία be an obstacle to
His bookshelf was a mess and it took hours to tidy εμποδίζω, είμαι στη μέση
up all the books. Stand over there as you are in the way of the
photo.
1.21 put sth away (phr v)
tidy and put in cupboards 1.29 set the table (phr)
τακτοποιώ, μαζεύω get a table ready for a meal
Jeff didn’t put his shirts away and just left them on στρώνω τραπέζι
the chair. I set the table with the blue plates and new wine
glasses.
1.22 recommend (v)
suggest as a good idea 1.30 drugstore (n)
προτείνω, συστήνω a store that sells medicine and cosmetics
I recommend you try that new Italian restaurant φαρμακείο
as the food there is delicious. She got some painkillers at the drugstore next to
• recommendation (n) her work.

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1.38 charge (v)

LISTENING PART 2, Questions 26-30
ask for payment
χρεώνω
1.31 change (n)
He was charged $5 to use the internet at the hotel.
money given back when you pay for sth
• charge (n)
ρέστα
You need the exact money because you can’t get
1.39 claim (n)
change from this vending machine.
asking for sth
απαίτηση, αξίωση
1.32 patient (adj)
His suitcase was lost on the flight so he made a lost
able to wait and remain calm
luggage claim at the airport for it to be found.
υπομονετικός
• claim (v)
We were patient and waited calmly for the doors of
the theater to open.
• patience (n), impatient (ant)
LISTENING PART 2, Questions 26-30, Transcript
1.33 get out of (phr v)
stand up and leave a seat 1.40 keep in mind (phr)
αφήνω τη θέση μου remember
The captain asked passengers not to get out of θυμάμαι, λαμβάνω υπ’ όψη
their seats until the airplane had stopped. You should keep in mind that it rains there at this
time of year, so take umbrellas.
1.34 store (v)
keep sth until you need it 1.41 disturb (v)
αποθηκεύω, φυλάω bother
We store plenty of food in the house during winter ενοχλώ, διαταράσσω
in case it is snowy and we can’t shop. I asked the man to wear headphones on the train
• storage (n) because his music was disturbing me.
• disturbance (n)
1.35 separately (adv)
not together, apart 1.42 considerate (adj)
(ξε)χωριστά thoughtful
My bag was too big to take on the flight so it was που σκέφτεται τους άλλους, διακριτικός
stored separately with all the heavy suitcases. The considerate man stood up and offered the
• separate (v, adj) elderly lady his seat.
• consider (v), consideration (n)
1.36 aisle (n)
corridor between seats 1.43 keep one’s voice down (phr)
διάδρομος speak quietly
She walked between the seats along the aisle until μιλώ χαμηλόφωνα
she found seat 24B. Keep your voice down on the phone as grandpa
is asleep.
1.37 fee (n)
the price of a service 1.44 overhead bin (n)
αμοιβή (για παροχή υπηρεσιών) storage place for bags above seats
The fee for hiring bikes is $10 for two hours. εναέριο ντουλάπι
Please put large bags in the overhead bins during
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1.45 take up (a seat) (phr v) 1.52 go over (phr v)

use examine carefully
απασχολώ, χρησιμοποιώ εξετάζω προσεκτικά, επιθεωρώ
The man was taking up a seat with his bag so I The professor went over our assignment schedule
asked him to move it so I could sit down. with us at the start of the year.

1.46 luggage bay (n)

storage place for bags at the bottom of a bus LISTENING PART 2, Questions 31-35, Transcript
χώρος αποσκευών (σε λεωφορείο)
He put his suitcase in the luggage bay as it was too
1.53 anxious (adj)
big to take on the bus.
nervous and worried
ανήσυχος
1.47 responsible (adj)
He was anxious about the job interview as it was
in charge of
his first.
υπεύθυνος
• anxiety (n)
You are responsible for your own bags at the
airport so do not leave them anywhere.
1.54 find out (phr v)
• responsibility (n)
learn sth new
μαθαίνω, ανακαλύπτω
I found out from my grandpa that his father grew
LISTENING PART 2, Questions 31-35 up in Germany.

1.48 encourage (v) 1.55 guarantee (v)

persuade, urge promise
παροτρύνω, ενθαρρύνω εγγυώμαι, υπόσχομαι
Parents often encourage their children to begin a My cousin guaranteed that we would love this
hobby or do a sport. movie, and he was right.
• encouragement (n) • guarantee (n)

1.49 introduce oneself (phr) 1.56 duration (n)

say who you are time spent for sth to happen
συστήνομαι διάρκεια
The new teacher introduced himself to the class. We stayed at the same hotel for the whole
duration of our vacation.
1.50 counselor (n)
sb who gives advice 1.57 signal (n)
σύμβουλος sound telling you to do sth
The school counselor advised students to send σινιάλο, σήμα
their college applications early. The bell at the end of the second lesson is the
• counsel (v) signal for a fifteen minute recess.
• signal (v, adj)
1.51 hand out (phr v)
give to everybody 1.58 head to (phr v)
διανέμω, μοιράζω go towards
A woman was handing out free newspapers in the κατευθύνομαι
town square so I took one. Let’s head to the bank so I can deposit this money.

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1.59 assemble (v) 1.66 antioxidant (n)

meet together sth, e.g. Vitamin C, that stops damage to foods
συναθροίζομαι, συγκεντρώνομαι caused by oxygen
The students assembled in the yard before the first αντιοξειδωτικό
lesson. You should eat more fruit as they are high in
• assembly (n) antioxidants and do you good.

1.60 overwhelm (v) 1.67 affect (v)

give more information than sb can cope with influence
κατακλύζω επηρεάζω
The teacher overwhelmed us with course choices Coffee affects her badly and always gives her a
and I just couldn’t decide. headache.

1.61 take it easy (phr) 1.68 benefit (n)

relax sth good
χαλαρώνω, ξεκουράζομαι όφελος
I will do the dishes, so you can take it easy and One of the benefits of this diet is that I have more
watch TV or something. energy.
• benefit (v), beneficial (adj)
1.62 get to know (phr)
meet 1.69 consumer (n)
γνωρίζω, εξοικειώνομαι sb who buys things
She got to know Sandra when they met on καταναλωτής
vacation. Consumers often buy more during the Christmas
holiday season.
1.63 stroll (v) • consume (v), consumption (n)
walk slowly and in a relaxed way
κάνω βόλτα 1.70 break (v)
We had an hour free for lunch so we strolled stop for a while
around the park. διακόπτω, κάνω διάλειμμα
• stroll (n) We can make tea now as the program just broke
for the adverts.
• break (n)
LISTENING PART 2, Questions 36-40
1.71 commercial (n)
advert (on TV or radio)
1.64 confusing (adj)
διαφημιστικό (σε τηλεόραση / ραδιόφωνο)
unclear
A commercial is only successful if you remember
μπερδεμένος
what it is advertising.
The instructions for this cake are confusing
because it doesn’t say how long to bake it.
1.72 discuss (v)
• confuse (v), confusion (n)
talk about to decide sth
συζητώ
1.65 imply (v)
We discussed where to go on vacation and
say, but not directly
decided on Paris.
υπονοώ
• discussion (n)
By saying she isn’t free this weekend or the next, she
implied that she doesn’t want to visit us.
• implication (n)

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1.73 popularity (n)

LISTENING PART 2, Questions 41-45
how much people like sth/sb
δημοτικότητα, δημοφιλία
1.80 graduation (n)
The popularity of football grew during the World
successful completion of studies
Cup.
αποφοίτηση
• popular (adj)
He received his degree certificate at his university
graduation.
• graduate (v, n)
LISTENING PART 2, Questions 36-40, Transcript
1.81 ceremony (n)
1.74 intake (n) event to mark an occasion
amount you eat τελετή
κατανάλωση, πρόσληψη The opening ceremony for the Olympics is
I must watch my sugar intake because I have put watched by people all over the world.
on weight. • ceremonial (adj)

1.75 turn out (phr v) 1.82 traditional (adj)

prove to be true in the usual style
αποδεικνύομαι παραδοσιακός
I thought all chocolate was bad for you but it turns In a traditional wedding ceremony, the bride
out that dark chocolate isn’t. wears a white dress.
• tradition (n)
1.76 the catch (n)
hidden problem 1.83 purpose (n)
«παγίδα» reason for sth
Swimming at the new pool is fun, but the catch is σκοπός
that it is expensive to get in. The purpose of this parents’ meeting is to tell you
about how we run the school.
1.77 calorie (n)
energy in food 1.84 measure (v)
θερμίδα judge, show the value of sth
There are many calories in candy and it will make κρίνω
you fat. How much you learn will be measured in the end-
of-year exams.
1.78 fool oneself (phr)
trick oneself 1.85 flexible (adj)
κοροϊδεύω, ξεγελώ, παραπλανώ open to change
He fooled himself that sugar is good for him and ευέλικτος, ελαστικός
now he has to go on a diet. It is a good idea to be flexible about what time
we’ll eat, because I might be late.
1.79 expert (n) • flexibility (n)
sb who knows sth well
ειδικός 1.86 realize (v)
He asked a health expert to advise him about a understand sth is true
new diet. συνειδητοποιώ, αντιλαμβάνομαι
I didn’t realize it was Jane on the phone because
she has a cold.
• realization (n)

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1.87 broad (adj)

READING: GRAMMAR, Questions 46-60
wide
ευρύς, πλατύς
1.94 waste (n)
She gave me a broad smile when she saw me on
sth not necessary
the bus.
χάσιμο, σπατάλη
It was a waste of time watching that terrible movie.
1.88 range (n)
• waste (v)
variety
εύρος, φάσμα, ποικιλία
1.95 instead (adv)
He has a range of hobbies like tennis, chess and
in the place of sth else
also song writing.
αντί, αντ’ αυτού, εναλλακτικά
• range (v)
We didn’t want Italian food. Instead, we went to
the Chinese restaurant.

LISTENING PART 2, Questions 41-45, Transcript 1.96 otherwise (adv)

or, in a different case
1.89 obviously (adv) διαφορετικά
clearly I will leave before 7 o’clock. Otherwise I will get
προφανώς, ολοφάνερα caught in traffic.
Your son is obviously tired because he has fallen
asleep on the couch. 1.97 post (n)
• obvious (adj) job
θέση, πόστο, αξίωμα
1.90 give up on (phr v) He is going on an interview today for the post of
stop trying manager.
εγκαταλείπω, παρατάω
Mom encouraged me not to give up on my dream 1.98 permission (n)
to go to college so I took my exams again. an approval you get to do sth
άδεια
1.91 put one’s mind to it (phr) If I get my Mom’s permission, I will be able to come
try hard on the trip.
προσπαθώ σκληρά • permit (v)
You will do well on the test if you study and put
your mind to it. 1.99 mind (v)
be bothered
1.92 rest (n) με πειράζει, με ενοχλεί
part of sth that is left I don’t mind if you want to watch TV now because
υπόλοιπο my program just finished.
George got sick on Monday so he spent the rest of
the week at home. 1.100 take the day off (phr)
not go to work that day
1.93 priority (n) παίρνω ρεπό / άδεια
most important thing Bob isn’t at work today because he took the day
προτεραιότητα off to visit his Dad at the hospital.
One day I want a good job, but at the moment my
priority is to do well on my exams.

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1.101 be mistaken (phr) 1.108 goods (n)

be wrong things that can be sold
κάνω λάθος προϊόντα, αγαθά
He seemed to be mistaken about what time the This store sells shoes and other leather goods.
show started and got there an hour early.
1.109 provisions (n)
1.102 recall (v) food
remember, bring back to memory προμήθειες, τρόφιμα
θυμάμαι, ανακαλώ They bought lots of provisions from the
Can you recall the name of the hotel we stayed at supermarket for the dinner party.
in New York?
1.110 supplies (n)
large quantities of equipment
READING: VOCABULARY, Questions 61-74 προμήθειες, εξοπλισμός
We must order more stationery supplies for the
office for the whole year.
1.103 drop sb off (phr v)
• supply (v)
take sb somewhere in your car
μεταφέρω κπ με το αυτοκίνητο
1.111 equipment (n)
Mom always drops us off at school and then drives
things used for a particular job
to work.
εξοπλισμός
I want to get some computer equipment for my
1.104 go off (phr v)
new laptop, like a mouse and a memory stick.
become bad
• equip (v)
χαλάω (για τρόφιμα)
The milk must have gone off because it smells
1.112 demand (v)
terrible.
ask for sth in a strong way
απαιτώ, ζητώ
1.105 take off (phr v)
The workers demanded a pay increase from the
leave the ground on a plane
management.
απογειώνομαι
• demand (n)
The plane took off from Athens at 9 a.m. and we
landed in London four hours later.
1.113 insist (v)
• take-off (n), land (ant)
keep saying that sth must be done
επιμένω
1.106 debate (v)
Sue insisted on washing the dishes and told her
discuss
grandma to rest.
συζητώ, αντιπαραθέτω
• insistence (n)
The group of friends debated which movie to see,
but they could not agree.
1.114 order (v)
• debate (n)
tell sb to do sth
διατάζω, παραγγέλνω
1.107 stationery (n)
The army officer ordered the soldiers to stand up
pens, paper, etc, used for writing
straight.
γραφική ύλη
• order (n)
If you need a red pen, there is some stationery in
the top drawer of my desk.

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1.115 persist (v) 1.123 trouble (n)

continue to do problems
εμμένω πρόβλημα, μπελάς
Dave persists in wearing those old jeans even He had some trouble with his neighbors because
though they are full of holes. they were making a lot of noise at night.
• persistence (n) • trouble (v)

1.116 fortune (n) 1.124 upset (n)

lot of money unhappiness
περιουσία ταραχή, αναστάτωση
This gold ring cost a fortune, so don’t lose it. She had an emotional upset when she lost her job
and was miserable for a long time.
1.117 costly (adj) • upset (adj)
expensive
ακριβός 1.125 gifted (adj)
It was a costly mistake and the company lost naturally talented
thousands of dollars. ταλαντούχος, προικισμένος
• cost (v, n) Kate’s son is very gifted and has been playing the
violin since he was six.
1.118 pricey (adj) • gift (n)
expensive
ακριβός 1.126 skilled (adj)
I won’t buy this dress because it is too pricey for me specialized through learning
at $200. ικανός, έμπειρος
• price (v, n) The dentist was very skilled and did lovely work on
her teeth.
1.119 valued (adj) • skill (n)
important
πολύτιμος 1.127 qualified (adj)
Tina is a valued member of our teaching staff. having appropriate knowledge and skills
• value (v, n) που έχει τα κατάλληλα προσόντα,
διπλωματούχος
1.120 be worth (phr) Jack is a qualified lawyer now that he passed his
have a certain value university exams.
αξίζω • qualify (v), qualification (n)
This ancient vase is worth an absolute fortune.
1.128 trained (adj)
1.121 face (v) be prepared physically
meet with sb you don’t want to εκπαιδευμένος
αντιμετωπίζω, αντικρίζω Trained athletes have to run many miles every day.
He couldn’t face his family after he failed all his exams. • train (v), training (n)
• face (n)
1.129 unemployment (n)
1.122 nerves (n) no jobs available for people who want work
stress ανεργία
νεύρα, στρες People who face unemployment in their own
He was overcome by nerves before his test. country often look for jobs abroad.
• nervous (adj) • unemployed (adj), employment (ant)

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1.130 degree (n) 1.137 retrench (v)

amount spend less money
βαθμός, βαθμίδα κάνω περικοπές
I agree with you to a certain degree. The government was forced to retrench to save
money.
1.131 rate (n)
level 1.138 recount (v)
αναλογία, ποσοστό tell, describe
The unemployment rate rose to 25%. αφηγούμαι, εξιστορώ
• rate (v) She recounted the events that led up to her
meeting her partner.
1.132 proof (n)
evidence 1.139 reduce (v)
απόδειξη make less
His DNA at the scene of the crime is proof that he μειώνω
was there. Costs were reduced at the company by paying
• prove (v) people less.
• reduction (n)
1.133 record (n)
written information 1.140 reject (v)
αρχείο not accept
The doctor keeps a record of all his patients’ health απορρίπτω
details. His proposal was too expensive so the boss
• record (v) rejected it and asked for a new one.
• rejection (n)
1.134 register (n)
list, system of keeping records 1.141 attend (v)
μητρώο go to, be present at
The teacher looked at the class register to see who παρακολουθώ, παρίσταμαι
was missing. I have to attend a seminar so I won’t be at work
• register (v) tomorrow.
• attendance (n)
1.135 trace (n)
very small amount 1.142 commonly (adv)
ίχνος often
This candy might contain a trace of peanuts, so be συχνά
careful if you have allergies. The panda is commonly used as an example of an
• trace (v) endangered animal.
• common (adj)
1.136 proposal (n)
suggestion 1.143 habitually (adv)
πρόταση, εισήγηση usually
He made a proposal for the new commercial that συνήθως
was accepted by the manager. He habitually wakes up in a bad mood.
• propose (v) • habit (n), habitual (adj)

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1.144 regularly (adv) 1.151 research (n)

often and at the same time work that aims to find out facts
τακτικά έρευνα
We meet regularly on Mondays for a drink with Before you start your assignment, you should do
our friends. some research online to get more information.
• regularity (n), regular (adj) • research (v)

1.145 repeatedly (adv) 1.152 reputation (n)

all the time people’s opinion of you
επανειλημμένα φήμη
I repeatedly ask my neighbor to be quiet but he She has a reputation of being very clever because
never listens. she always does well in exams.
• repetition (n), repeated (adj)
1.153 collapse (v)
1.146 wave (v) fall over
greet with your hand καταρρέω
γνέφω The building was badly made and collapsed in the
Betty waved at me from across the street. earthquake.
• wave (n) • collapse (n)

1.147 slide (v) 1.154 damage (v)

move smoothly hurt, affect badly
γλιστρώ βλάπτω, καταστρέφω, προκαλώ ζημιά
He slid into the seat quietly because he was late to The scandal about his marriage damaged his
the meeting. reputation as a family man.
• damage (n), damaging (adj)
1.148 roll (v)
turn over and over 1.155 injure (v)
κυλάω, τσουλάω hurt
The ball rolled down the street. τραυματίζω
I injured my knee when I fell in the park.
1.149 exploration (n) • injury (n)
travels to learn about the world
εξερεύνηση 1.156 wound (v)
Scientists are interested in the exploration of the hurt in a battle
oceans. πληγώνω
• explore (v) The bomb wounded seven people who had to be
rushed to the hospital.
1.150 inquiry (n) • wound (n)
official investigation
επίσημη έρευνα
The police are holding an inquiry about the rise in READING, Questions 75-80
burglaries.
• inquire (v)
1.157 the wealthy (n)
rich people
οι πλούσιοι
The wealthy usually live in large houses and drive
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1.158 cool (v) 1.166 moderate (v)

make colder adjust, control
δροσίζω ρυθμίζω
The air conditioning cooled the room from 30 You can moderate the temperature on the heating
degrees to 23. with this remote control.
• cool (adj) • moderate (adj)

1.159 circulate (v) 1.167 evaporate (v)

move around turn from water into gas
κυκλοφορώ εξατμίζω
This fan helps the cool air to circulate around the He boiled the water and watched it evaporate.
room.
• circulation (adj) 1.168 commercial application (n)
make appropriate to be sold
1.160 aqueduct (n) εμπορική εφαρμογή
channels used to transport water from a distant A business idea needs to have a commercial
source application in order to make money.
υδραγωγείο
We saw an amazing Roman aqueduct in Italy. 1.169 industrial process (n)
method of working in factories
1.161 pipe (n) βιομηχανική μέθοδος
a tube through which water flows The industrial process of making cars is quicker
σωλήνας than it used to be.
The bathroom pipes broke and there was water
everywhere. 1.170 regulate (v)
keep under control
1.162 inventor (n) ελέγχω, διατηρώ κτ σε σταθερή τιμή
creator of sth new This thermostat regulates the temperature and
εφευρέτης keeps it at 23 degrees.
The Wright brothers were the inventors of the first
flying machine. 1.171 humidity (n)
• invent (v), invention (n) water in the air
υγρασία
1.163 rotary (adj) Before it rained the humidity in the air increased.
turning round and round • humid (adj)
περιστροφικός
We have a rotary fan in the ceiling which moves in 1.172 printing plant (n)
circles and keeps the room cool. factory where books are made
τυπογραφείο
1.164 imperial (adj) Thousands of copies of the book were produced at
connected to an empire the printing plant.
αυτοκρατορικός
The imperial palace in Japan is where the emperor 1.173 publishing company (n)
lives. business that produces books, etc
εκδοτική εταιρεία
1.165 so-called (adj) He wants to be a writer so has sent his book to a
generally named publishing company.
υποτιθέμενος, επονομαζόμενος
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1.174 term (n) 1.182 improve (v)

phrase get better
όρος βελτιώνω
The term ‘surf’ used to only relate to the sea sport. In order to improve his health he started exercising
and eating right.
1.175 coin (v)
use for the first time 1.183 efficiency (n)
επινοώ working well
I wonder who first coined the term Web for the αποδοτικότητα, αποτελεσματικότητα
Internet. The efficiency of this factory is due to new
technology that makes it run smoothly.
1.176 cotton mill (n) • efficient (adj)
factory where the cotton material is produced
βαμβακουργία, εργοστάσιο επεξεργασίας 1.184 enhance (v)
νημάτων βαμβακιού make better
This cotton mill used to make bed sheets and ενισχύω
tablecloths. Living in the countryside in a cleaner atmosphere
has enhanced his quality of life.
1.177 owner (n) • enhancement (n)
sb who has sth
ιδιοκτήτης 1.185 overall (adj)
The owners of large cars find it difficult to park in general
Athens. γενικός, συνολικός
• own (v) The overall impression is that this is a small house
even though the living room is large.
1.178 adopt (v)
decide to use 1.186 operate (v)
υιοθετώ work
We adopted a new name for our band. λειτουργώ
• adoption (n) These machines are operated by one man and a
computer.
1.179 commonplace (adj)
often used or seen 1.187 average (v)
στερεότυπος, κλισέ give the most common amount
Bikes are becoming more commonplace in cities υπολογίζω το μέσο όρο
as people decide to save the environment. I would average the number of people who visit
the store every day at about three hundred.
1.180 rise (v) • average (n)
go up
αυξάνω 1.188 replace (v)
The number of people without jobs is rising use instead of sth else
because many businesses are closing. αντικαθιστώ
• rise (n) We replaced our old air conditioning unit with a
new one.
1.181 evolve (v) • replacement (n)
develop
εξελίσσομαι, αναπτύσσομαι
Cell phones have evolved into complex pieces of
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1.189 install (v) 1.196 non-polluting (adj)

fit causing no harm to the environment
εγκαθιστώ μη ρυπογόνος
It took two hours for the workers to install the new Electric cars are non-polluting as they do not
heaters. produce harmful gases.
• installation (n)
1.197 ideal (adj)
1.190 lower (v) perfect
make less ιδανικός
κατεβάζω, μειώνω The ideal source of energy is one that does not
Prices will be lowered during the sales, so this TV harm the earth and never ends.
will be cheaper then. • ideal (n)
• lower (adj)
1.198 generate (v)
1.191 manufacturing costs (n) create power
money it cost to produce sth in a factory παράγω
κόστος κατασκευής This solar panel generates enough power to heat
The manufacturing costs of the car were so high my house.
that the prices had to go up. • generation (n)

1.199 turbine (n)

READING, Questions 81-86 engine that turns to create power
τουρμπίνα
The wind turbine can only go round and make
1.192 alternative (adj)
power on windy days.
offering a choice
εναλλακτικός
1.200 gather together (phr)
Wind power is an alternative choice to oil or gas.
collect in the same place
• alternative (n)
συγκεντρώνω
The cows were gathered together at the farm to
1.193 renewable (adj)
be milked.
that does not end
ανανεώσιμος
1.201 objection (n)
Solar energy is a popular form of renewable
disagreement
power.
ένσταση
• renew (v), renewal (n)
His objection to wind power is that the turbines
are ugly and ruin the countryside.
1.194 source (n)
• object to (v)
where sth is from
πηγή
1.202 spoil (v)
The source of oil is often deep under the sea.
ruin
χαλάω, καταστρέφω, αλλοιώνω
1.195 limitless (adj)
The beautiful countryside was spoiled when an
without end
ugly factory was built there.
απεριόριστος
Wind power is limitless because it will always be
windy on earth.
• limit (v, n)

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1.203 visible (adj) 1.210 path (n)

able to be seen narrow ‘road’ people walk along
ορατός μονοπάτι
The fishing village is visible from the sea on a clear There is a path to the beach from this parking lot
day. so you have to walk the rest of the way.
• visibility (n), invisible (ant)
1.211 divert (v)
1.204 meet with resistance (phr) change direction
not easily accepted by others εκτρέπομαι
συναντώ αντίσταση Traffic is being diverted down a different street
The plan to build a hotel was met with resistance because of an accident.
because the locals did not want tourists in their
village. 1.212 profit (n)
gain in money
1.205 preserve (v) κέρδος
keep safe These earrings cost 3 euros to make but I sell them
διατηρώ, συντηρώ for a profit at 5 euros a pair.
This lake will be preserved if factories and farmers • profit (v), profitable (adj)
do not pollute its water.
1.213 campaigner (n)
1.206 unique (adj) sb who takes action to change sth they disagree
one of a kind about
μοναδικός αυτός που διεξάγει μια εκστρατεία
The unique animal life in Australia can’t be found The campaigners for women’s rights handed out
anywhere else in the world. flyers to the general public.
• campaign (v, n)
1.207 opposition (n)
strong disagreement 1.214 light aircraft (n)
αντίδραση, αντίθεση small airplane
There was a lot of opposition to the placement of μικρό αεροσκάφος
wind turbines from locals who did not like them. There is space for the pilot and one passenger in
• oppose (v), opposing (adj) this light aircraft.

1.208 heighten (v) 1.215 interference (n)

increase bad effect on a radio signal
αυξάνω, υψώνω παρεμβολή
The new computer store heightened interest in The storm caused a lot of interference and we
technology in the small town. couldn’t send a signal to the other boat.
• height (n) • interfere (v)

1.209 residential (adj) 1.216 blade (n)

with houses mostly long flat part of a wind turbine
κατοικημένος πτερύγιο, λεπίδα
They live in a residential area with many old The blades on the wind turbine turned slowly in
houses and apartment blocks. the air.
• reside (v), resident (n)

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1.217 criticism (n) 1.224 mold (n)

strong statement that sth is wrong blue/black spots that grow in humid places
κριτική μούχλα
The manager faced a lot of criticism for making There is black mold on the walls in that old empty
the company lose significant profits. house.
• criticize (v)
1.225 mildew (n)
1.218 in conjuction with (phr) white fungus that grows in humid places
together with μύκητας μούχλας
σε συνδυασμό με Mildew grew around the bottom of the flower pot
This diet will have better results in conjunction where it often got wet.
with regular exercise.
1.226 respiratory (adj)
1.219 encounter (v) having to do with breathing
experience αναπνευστικός
συναντώ, αντιμετωπίζω He has respiratory problems after breathing in
We encountered a problem on the way home smoke from the fire.
when the car broke down.
1.227 confident (adj)
• encounter (n)
sure
με αυτοπεποίθηση, σίγουρος
1.220 approval (n)
He did well on the test and feels confident that he
support
passed with a good grade.
έγκριση
• confidence (n)
Her decision to become a doctor met with
approval from her father.
1.228 arrangements (n)
• approve (v), disapproval (ant)
plans, preparations
προετοιμασίες
1.221 aspect (n)
Dad made the arrangements for our vacation and
part
booked a room at the hotel.
πλευρά, άποψη
• arrange (v)
One aspect of the power problem is where to find
renewable energy. 1.229 note (v)
notice
σημειώνω
READING, Questions 87-98 The police officer noted that the driver seemed
confused.
1.222 harsh (adj) • note (n))
harmful
σκληρός, επιβλαβής 1.230 tenant (n)
Bleach is a harsh chemical that can damage your sb who pays rent to live somewhere
skin. ένοικος
The tenant did not pay his rent so the owner of the
1.223 treatment (n) apartment got worried.
cleaning method
1.231 direct (adj)
μέθοδος καθαρισμού
with nothing in between
The treatment we used on this carpet cleaned it
άμεσος
perfectly.
He had direct contact with the ill man so he should
• treat (v)
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1.232 steam (n) 1.240 well-ventilated (adj)

gas produced when water boils with lots of air
ατμός καλά αεριζόμενος
Steam from boiling water is very hot so keep your Open those large windows to make sure this room
hands away from the pan. is well-ventilated.
• ventilation (n)
1.233 stubborn dirt (phr)
dirt that won’t come off 1.241 damp (adj)
επίμονη βρωμιά a little wet
This old carpet is covered in stubborn dirt and I βροχερός, νοτισμένος
don’t think it will get clean. This damp weather means the laundry never dries.
• damp (n)
1.234 vinegar (n)
liquid with a sharp taste used to dress salads 1.242 ingredient (n)
ξύδι what sth contains
Do you want oil and vinegar on your salad? συστατικό
The main ingredient in this detergent is bleach.
1.235 solution (n)
a liquid in which sth has been dissolved 1.243 label (n)
διάλυμα paper with information about a product
You should put the detergent first in water to make ετικέτα
a solution. The label says that this chemical is harmful to the
skin.
1.236 residue (n) • label (v)
small amount left from sth
υπόλειμμα 1.244 trade secret (n)
There is some sticky residue from the detergent still information a business does not tell anyone
on the carpet. επαγγελματικό μυστικό
The exact ingredients of this product are a trade
1.237 prevent (v) secret so it is impossible to copy.
make sure sth does not happen
αποτρέπω 1.245 sticky (adj)
To prevent fires always blow out the candles before covered in sth which things can easily attach to
you go to bed. κολλώδης
• prevention (n) Your fingers are covered in sticky chocolate spread!
• stick (v)
1.238 growth (n)
the process of getting larger 1.246 coating (n)
ανάπτυξη covering
The humid weather encouraged the growth of επικάλυψη
mold in the empty flat. There is a coating of paint on this vase, under
• grow (v) which there is another color.
• coat (v)
1.239 allergic reaction (n)
bad effect from sth that always affects you 1.247 film (n)
negatively thin covering of liquid or dust
αλλεργική αντίδραση λεπτό στρώμα
He had an allergic reaction to the bee sting and There was an oily film on the water’s surface, so I
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1.248 attract (v) 1.255 policy (n)

draw sth to you rule
ελκύω πολιτική
Insects are often attracted to sugary foods. It is this store’s policy that goods can be returned
• attraction (n) within 10 days.

1.249 inhale (v) 1.256 expose (v)

breathe in leave sth with no protection
εισπνέω εκθέτω
Try not to inhale the smoke by covering your nose The bad storm exposed the hikers to serious
and mouth with a scarf. danger.
• inhalant (n), exhale (ant) • exposure (n)

1.250 powder (n) 1.257 ineffective (adj)

many tiny pieces producing no results
σκόνη αναποτελεσματικός
She put the cocoa powder in the cup and added The medicine was ineffective and I still feel ill.
milk to make hot chocolate. • effectiveness (n), effective (ant)
• powdery (adj)
1.258 layer (n)
1.251 vacuum up (v) covering
clean using an electric vacuum cleaner στρώμα, στρώση
σκουπίζω με ηλεκτρική σκούπα There is a layer of dust all over the TV.
Please vacuum up the biscuit crumbs the children
dropped on the carpet. 1.259 purchase (v)
buy
1.252 solvent (n) αγοράζω
a liquid used to dissolve and clean other He purchased the new furniture with his credit
substances card.
διαλύτης • purchase (n)
The cleaning solvent we used to get the dirt off the
carpet smelled like lemons.
READING, Questions 99-110
1.253 critical (adj)
extremely important
1.260 host family (n)
κρίσιμος
a family that allows guests to stay in its home
It is critical that you listen to me because you are in
οικογένεια υποδοχής (που φιλοξενεί μαθητές ή
danger.
σπουδαστές από άλλες χώρες έναντι αμοιβής)
The students stayed with host families who gave
1.254 ensure (v)
them a room and two meals a day.
make sure
εξασφαλίζω
1.261 exchange program (n)
He set his alarm clock to ensure he would wake up
program allowing people to change places
early.
πρόγραμμα ανταλλαγής
I spent a year in France as part of my school’s
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1.262 opportunity (n) 1.269 reward (n)

chance good thing, advantage
ευκαιρία ανταμοιβή, επιβράβευση
College is a great opportunity to study what you A higher salary is just one reward of a college
like best. education.
• reward (v), rewarding (adj)
1.263 diverse (adj)
different 1.270 place (v)
διαφορετικός, ποικίλος put somewhere appropriate
Chang and Oscar come from diverse cultures βάζω, τοποθετώ
so they have a lot to learn about each other’s He was placed in a family with two boys who had
differences. the same hobbies as him.
• diversity (n) • placement (n)

1.264 provide (v) 1.271 request (v)

give ask for
παρέχω ζητώ
The host families provide students with a place to I requested a room with a view at the hotel.
stay and breakfast and dinner. • request (n)

1.265 accommodation (n) 1.272 convenient (adj)

somewhere to stay handy and easy to get to
στέγαση, κατάλυμα βολικός
The accommodation on our vacation was bad so The convenient access to the grocer from my
we changed hotels. house makes it easy to shop for food.
• accommodate (v) • convenience (n), inconvenient (ant)

1.266 advantage (n) 1.273 semester (n)

positive thing period of the year at college
πλεονέκτημα εξάμηνο
The advantage of speaking English is that you can The first semester is from September to January,
use it around the world. when first grades are given.
• advantageous (adj), disadvantage (ant)
1.274 optional (adj)
1.267 community (n) not obligatory, with a choice to do it or not
all the people in an area προαιρετικός
κοινότητα This class is optional but I chose to do it because it
The community near the college is made up mostly is interesting.
of students. • option (n)

1.268 newcomer (n) 1.275 additional (adj)

sb new to a place or group extra
νεοφερμένος επιπλέον, επιπρόσθετος
The newcomers to the class were welcomed by the The museum trip costs an additional $20 because
older students. it is not in the price of the vacation.
• addition (n)

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1.276 confirm (v) 1.283 respectful (adj)

say that you want to do sth well mannered
επιβεβαιώνω με μεγάλο σεβασμό, ευλαβικός, εγκάρδιος
We confirmed the tickets for the flight so now we It is respectful to thank your host family before you
cannot change them. leave.
• confirmation (n) • respect (v, n)

1.277 attached (adj) 1.284 chore (n)

included with small job
συνδεδεμένος, επισυναπτόμενος αγγαρεία, δουλειά σπιτιού
I have to complete the attached form that came His favorite chore is vacuuming.
with the job details.
• attach (v), attachment (n) 1.285 suitable (adj)
appropriate
1.278 application (n) κατάλληλος
request for sth The family he stayed with was suitable because
αίτηση they all shared many of his interests.
He made an application for a passport so he could
travel abroad. 1.286 minimize (v)
• apply (v) make as small as possible
ελαχιστοποιώ
1.279 room and board (phr) We try to minimize the smell of the treatment with
a bedroom and meals a non-perfumed detergent.
στέγη και διατροφή • minimum (n)
This small hotel provides room and board, so you
don’t need to eat out. 1.287 unfamiliar (adj)
not well known
1.280 apart from (prep) άγνωστος, μη οικείος
besides, as well as The city was unfamiliar to the tourists who had
εκτός από never been there before.
Apart from the lovely view, this hotel also has a • familiar (ant)
very good restaurant.
1.288 apart (adv)
1.281 on a regular basis (phr) separated, away from sb / sth
often, (occurring) at specific times χώρια
ανά τακτά διαστήματα He was apart from his girlfriend for one year when
He jogs on a regular basis so he is very well she went to college.
trained.
1.289 mentor (n)
1.282 courteous (adj) sb who gives you help and advice
very polite μέντορας, σύμβουλος
ευγενικός, αβρός Her boss was her mentor and advised her how to
She was courteous to the flight attendant and succeed in the company.
asked politely for a drink of water. • mentor (v)
• courtesy (n), discourteous (ant)
1.290 individual (n)
one person
άτομο
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1.291 honeymoon (n) 1.298 fill out (phr v)

vacation for a newly married couple complete
μήνας του μέλιτος συμπληρώνω
The happy couple got married in New York and I filled out the form with my name and phone
then went to Hawaii for their honeymoon. number.

1.292 curiosity (n) 1.299 account (n)

great interest a record of the amount of money deposited in a
περιέργεια bank
The kittens showed a great deal of curiosity for λογαριασμός
their new toy. He opened a bank account with $100.
• curious (adj)
1.300 skip over (phr v)
1.293 distress (n) miss out
unhappiness παραλείπω
δυσφορία, ανησυχία She skipped over the boring parts of the story and
She felt a lot of distress when she heard her read the exciting bits.
grandma had died.
• distress (v) 1.301 negativity (n)
bad opinions
1.294 re-integration (n) αρνητισμός
the process of joining sth or a group again He always disagrees and to be honest his
επανένταξη negativity irritates me.
The aim of this program is to help the re- • negative (adj)
integration of criminals into society.

1.295 independence (n) EXTRA PRACTICE

freedom, not needing other people
ανεξαρτησία
1.302 wonder (v)
Earning more money allowed her to leave home
think about
and have more independence.
αναρωτιέμαι
• independent (adj)
I’m wondering whether to eat out or cook.

1.296 clarify (v)

1.303 professionalism (n)
make clear
skills and standards
ξεκαθαρίζω
επαγγελματισμός
Please clarify what you mean because it wasn’t
He showed professionalism when he organized
clear to me.
the project so perfectly.
• clarification (n)
• professional (n, adj)

1.297 respond (v)

1.304 patient (n)
answer
sb receiving medical help
απαντώ
ασθενής
He responded to my email the next day, but I didn’t
The doctor told the patient to take a week off from
like the answer.
work and rest.
• response (n)

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1.305 dosage (n) 1.312 cause (n)

amount aim sb fights for
δοσολογία σκοπός
The correct dosage for this medicine is one pill Saving our town park is a cause we all support in
every eight hours. this neighborhood.

1.306 switch off (phr v) 1.313 inappropriate (adj)

turn off not correct
σβήνω, κλείνω ακατάλληλος
Please switch off the TV when you finish watching This movie has a lot of violence so I think it is
the news. inappropriate for children.
• appropriate (ant)
1.307 wedding reception (n)
party to celebrate two people getting married 1.314 controlled (adj)
γαμήλια δεξίωση not emotional
All the guests enjoyed the food and wine at the πειθαρχημένος, περιορισμένος, ελεγχόμενος
wedding reception, which pleased the couple. Larry is a controlled person who tries not to show
how he is feeling.
1.308 flyer (n) • control (v, n)
leaflet
φυλλάδιο 1.315 shy (adj)
I got a flyer with some advice on how to handle the not outgoing, not comfortable with others
flu from the doctor, if you want to read it. ντροπαλός
Ned was too shy to talk to anyone at the party.
1.309 filing cabinet (n) • shyness (n)
drawers where you store and organize files
ερμάριο, ντουλάπι αρχειοθέτησης 1.316 sensible (adj)
All the patients’ names and addresses are kept in using reason
the filing cabinet in my office. λογικός, συνετός
Paul is a sensible man who never does anything
1.310 remain (v) stupid.
stay
παραμένω, απομένω 1.317 subtle (adj)
We remained friends for years even after I moved not direct οr easily noticed
away. διακριτικός
• remainder (n) He found out her age in a subtle way by saying
how young she looked.
1.311 sympathetic (adj) • subtlety (n)
understanding
συμπονετικός, που δείχνει κατανόηση 1.318 slight (adj)
He felt sympathetic when she got sick because he small
had the same flu last week. μικρός, μηδαμινός
• sympathize (v), sympathy (n), He has a slight cold but is well enough to come to
unsympathetic (ant) work.

1.319 slim (adj)

thin
λεπτός
The slim girl looked very good in skinny jeans.

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1.320 refuge (n) 1.328 proceed (v)

safe place continue
καταφύγιο συνεχίζω, προχωρώ
The people found refuge in a cabin in the We must proceed carefully because the criminals
mountains when it started to snow. might already know we found them.
• procedure (n)
1.321 comfort (n)
pleasant feeling/place 1.329 take a moment (phr)
άνεση stop to think for a short time
I like to eat in the comfort of my own home so I αφιερώνω λίγο χρόνο
rarely go to restaurants. Sam needed to take a moment to decide what to
• comfortable (adj) do next.

1.322 shade (n) 1.330 gap (n)

dark area protected from the sun space between two things
σκιά κενό
It was very sunny so we looked for some shade There is a gap between the train and the platform
under the trees. so be careful.
• shady (adj) • gap (v)

1.323 outlook (n) 1.331 phase (n)

attitude to life stage
άποψη, θέση, αντίληψη φάση, στάδιο
He has a positive outlook and believes he will find During the first phase of the diet, you may often
another job soon. feel hungry.

1.324 scene (n) 1.332 throat (n)

appearance of a place back of your mouth inside your neck
σκηνή, σκηνικό λαιμός
The scene after the party was one of a terrible The speaker has got a dry throat so somebody get
mess! him a glass of water.

1.325 sight (n) 1.333 bruised (adj)

sth interesting to see marked from being hit
αξιοθέατο μελανιασμένος
The sight we first visited was the Statue of Liberty. My leg is badly bruised after getting kicked in the
soccer match.
1.326 view (n) • bruise (v, n)
beautiful place you can see
θέα 1.334 sore (adj)
The view from my window today is the snowy hurting
mountains. πονεμένος, ερεθισμένος
• view (v) I have a sore throat which may be a sign of a cold.

1.327 fact (n) 1.335 tender (adj)

sth true painful
γεγονός ευαίσθητος (στον πόνο), τρυφερός, στοργικός
It is a fact that we are damaging the environment. My toes are really tender after wearing those tight
• factual (adj) shoes all day.

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1.336 grocery (n) 1.344 irritate (v)

food make sb angry
ψώνια (για φαγητό) εκνευρίζω
We did the grocery shopping but forgot to get the Rude waiters always irritate me.
milk. • irritation (n), irritated (adj)

1.337 product (n) 1.345 entire (adj)

sth made by a company to be sold whole
προϊόν ολόκληρος
The products from China are often cheap to buy. I spent the entire morning doing housework.
• produce (v, n)
1.346 occupy (v)
1.338 stock (n) need time
goods in a shop απασχολώ
απόθεμα This assignment is going to occupy many of my
The store has a large stock of winter shoes and evenings.
boots.
1.347 enrol (v)
1.339 marvelous (adj) join
great εγγράφομαι
θαυμάσιος I enrolled at a new gym yesterday and they gave
The children had a marvelous time at the zoo me a membership card.
which they love to visit. • enrolment (n)

1.340 amusement park (n) 1.348 reasonable (adj)

fun place with rides and games not expensive, logical
λούνα παρκ λογικός
The scariest ride at the amusement park is the The price for this car is reasonable so I will buy it.
rollercoaster. • reason (n), reasonably (adv)

1.341 distraction (n) 1.349 related (adj)

sth that stops you paying attention connected
περισπασμός σχετικός, συνδεδεμένος
Large adverts in the street are a dangerous The mountains and the weather are closely related
distraction for drivers. as they affect each other.
• distract (v) • relation (n)

1.342 annoy (v) 1.350 applicable (adj)

make sb a little angry being connected to
ενοχλώ, εκνευρίζω σχετικός, κατάλληλος, εφαρμόσιμος
A man on the bus annoyed me when he wouldn’t This part of the form is for EU students so it is
give his seat to an old lady. applicable to Greeks.
• annoyance (n), annoyed (adj) • apply (v)

1.343 concern (v) 1.351 arrive at a conclusion (phr)

make worried decide based on facts
ανησυχώ συμπεραίνω
It concerns me that you have stopped eating meat. After visiting many Mediterranean countries, he
• concern (n), concerned (adj) arrived at the conclusion that he liked Italy the best.

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1.352 achieve (v) 1.359 unacceptable (adj)

do successfully impossible to accept
κατορθώνω, επιτυγχάνω απαράδεκτος
He achieved a very high score on his college entry Your bad behavior on the school trip was
exam. unacceptable, so we will call your parents.
• achievement (v) • acceptable (ant)

1.353 capture (v) 1.360 honestly (adv)

catch truthfully
πιάνω, συλλαμβάνω ειλικρινά
The robber was captured by the police and I can honestly say I have never seen that man
arrested. before.
• honesty (n), honest (adj)
1.354 reach (v)
get to a place 1.361 precisely (adv)
φτάνω exactly
We reached Lamia at midday after driving all ακριβώς
morning. He reached the station at precisely 6 o’clock.
• precision (n), precise (adj)
1.355 recognition (n)
admiring sb’s achievement 1.362 specifically (adv)
αναγνώριση particularly
The writer received great recognition from ειδικά, συγκεκριμένα
everybody who read her marvelous book. He specifically asked us to be home early, so let’s
• recognize (v) leave now.
• specific (adj)
1.356 reference letter (n)
a letter recommending sb to an employer 1.363 totally (adv)
συστατική επιστολή completely
He had a good reference letter which said he εντελώς
worked hard and was skilled. Your opinion is totally wrong and you have no
proof to support it.
1.357 review (n) • total (adj)
report
αναφορά 1.364 destructive (adj)
In my monthly review the boss said I need to work causing serious damage
harder. καταστροφικός
• review (v) Some destructive teens broke all the store
windows last night.
1.358 apologize (v) • destroy (v), destruction (n)
say sorry for sth you have done
απολογούμαι 1.365 harmful (adj)
She apologized for laughing at his hair. very bad
• apology (v) επιβλαβής, βλαβερός
Too much sugar in your diet is harmful to your
health.
• harm (v, n)

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1.366 yell (v) 1.373 spot (n)

shout loudly place
ουρλιάζω μέρος, σημείο
John yelled in pain when I stepped on his foot. This island is a lovely spot.
• yell (n)
1.374 avoid (v)
1.367 whisper (v) keep away from
speak very quietly αποφεύγω
ψιθυρίζω In order to avoid hitting the dog, he had to stop his
She whispered the time to me during the first part bike very suddenly.
of the movie. • avoidance (n)
• whisper (n)
1.375 pedestrian (n)
1.368 mumble (v) sb on foot
speak unclearly πεζός
μουρμουρίζω There are many pedestrians walking around the
If you mumble like that I can’t understand a word shopping mall on a weekend.
you say.
• mumble (n) 1.376 skid (v)
slide along the road
1.369 howl (v) γλιστρώ, ολισθαίνω
cry loudly The truck skidded along the wet road and hit a
κλαίω γοερά tree.
The small child howled when his Mom took his toy. • skid (n)
• howl (n)
1.377 slip (v)
1.370 order (n) fall on sth shiny or wet
organized state γλιστρώ και πέφτω
σειρά, τάξη Jackie slipped on the wet kitchen floor and broke
I will put the books back in order when I am done her arm.
using them. • slip (n), slippery (adj)
• order (v)
1.378 swerve (v)
1.371 position (n) move suddenly to one side
place στρίβω απότομα
θέση The car swerved and luckily did not hit the boy
The best position for this plant is by the window so who ran into the street.
it can get some light. • swerve (n)
• position (v)
1.379 swing (n)
1.372 rank (n) move backwards and forwards
position in an organization ταλαντεύομαι, κουνιέμαι πέρα-δώθε
θέση (ιεραρχίας) The sign swung slowly in the wind.
Her rank in the police is detective. • swing (v)
• rank (v)

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Vocabulary exercises

A Complete the phrasal verbs in these sentences.

1 I am vacuuming up right now so I will get doing the dishes later.
2 I thought she was French but it turns she is Belgian.
3 I found Math hard, but my teacher didn’t give on me and gave me extra help.
4 I can’t give you a lift because my car broke and is being fixed.
5 I was going to buy a shirt but I ended getting a sweater.
6 Are you sure this cheese hasn’t gone ? It smells really bad.
7 Please fill this form with your name, address and phone number.
8 The plane took and we were soon high in the sky.
9 The disagreement brought their worst fight ever.
10 Dad went the list of provisions with Mom before going to the store.
11 Did you find yet where he lives?
12 She took care my apartment while I was away.
13 Ted dropped his wife at work in the car.
14 Your bag is taking the only free seat. Can you move it please?
15 The professor handed a list of assignments at the end of the class.

B Complete the table.

Noun Adjective

consideration 1
anxiety 2
responsibility 3
tradition 4
flexibility 5
sympathy 6
cost 7
price 8
gift 9
subtlety 10
reason 11
harm 12
consequence 13
limit 14
ideal 15

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C Complete the definitions.

1 When you d money you put it in a bank account.
2 You walk slowly and in a relaxed way when you s .
3 A p is a person who is receiving medical help.
4 Something o does not have to be done.
5 A p is somebody on foot.
6 An e is very knowledgeable about a subject.
7 If you h you cry very loudly.
8 An o to something is a disagreement about it.
9 Your r is what people think of you.
10 U is the lack of jobs for people who want them.
11 When you d traffic you change its direction.
12 A c person feels sure of himself.
13 A p is the most important thing you want to do.
14 Something often used or seen is c .
15 A h is a vacation for a newly married couple.

D Complete the phrases with the correct verb.

1 I don’t know yet where the hotel is but I will you know as soon as I do.
2 Please me a call on my cell when you have more news.
3 He the table with their best plates and glasses.
4 You must in mind that it is winter in Australia at this time of year.
5 You look tired. You should really it easy for a few days.
6 I seem lazy but when I my mind to it I can get a lot of work done quickly.
7 He wanted to a moment to look at the beautiful view.
8 If you see both movies I think you will at the conclusion that the remake is better.
9 He will probably second thoughts about that restaurant when he sees the prices.
10 This painting is likely to worth a fortune.

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E Circle the correct words.

1 Where in / on earth were you?
2 I’m sorry but this flight is full / fully booked.
3 You’re in the way / path of the TV and I can’t see a thing.
4 Please keep your voice down / low because it’s late.
5 I can’t get this patient / stubborn dirt out of the couch.
6 You can take this course in conjunction to / with French or German.
7 We booked room and board / meals at the small hotel.
8 I will be going to the gym on a regular basis / base to get fit.
9 They have been due / apart from each other for over a month now.
10 He fooled / introduced himself as our new teacher.
11 I must buy some more dish / dishwashing liquid at the store.
12 Let’s go to the / a movies tonight.

Exam Practice

Choose the correct answer.

1 
Please the computer when you are done. 4 
Vinegar is used in salad dressings.
A crash into A honestly
B switch off B separately
C skip over C commonly
D get out of D totally

2 
If you use on that shirt, it will make it 5 
This is a part of the process so no
white. mistakes are allowed.
A dent A subsequent
B laundry B critical
C detergent C starving
D bleach D damp

3 
Can you me some money until I get paid? 6 
This water and soap is good for cleaning
A loan carpets.
B owe A solution
C extend B residue
D drizzle C mold
D solvent

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7 
Make sure you get here at 5 o’clock. 12 A computer the machinery in this factory.
A habitually A generates
B regularly B operates
C obviously C enhances
D precisely D lowers

8 
When did we first the word “cell” for 13 His in the army is colonel.
phone? A source
A ensure B rate
B expose C rank
C coin D track
D realize
14 Part of the old building in the earthquake.
9 
The photo on my application is horrible. A rejected
A marvelous B swerved
B renewable C collapsed
C convenient D prevented
D attached
15 Your friend spoke really rudely to me.
10 Ovens use a thermostat to the A so-called
temperature. B suitable
A regulate C applicable
B circulate D unique
C moderate
D evaporate

11 “Dude” is an informal for a person.

A pace
B film
C aspect
D term

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