Βιβλίο Headway - Προχωρημένο - Ενότητα 4

a thing or person that is impossible to improve or succeed

χαμένη αιτία

the final and decisive event or action that pushes someone beyond their tolerance or patience, leading to a significant reaction or decision

κατάσταση όπου κάποιος δεν μπορεί πλέον να ανεχθεί κάτι

a situation that is hard to define or categorize and therefore unclear

άλυτο ζήτημα

to create equal opportunities for all individuals or groups, regardless of their background or circumstances

ισοπεδώσει τον αγωνιστικό χώρο

a situation where a small initial action or decision leads to a chain of events that ultimately results in a more significant and often negative outcome

ολισθηρή πλαγιά

a phone call that is made at a particular time to wake someone up, at their request, for example in a hotel

κλήση αφύπνισης

a delicate distinction between two things, particularly two apparently similar situations or concepts

σαφής διάκριση

a strong urge to travel or leave somewhere

έχοντας έντονη επιθυμία να ταξιδέψει

an attempt made without having any high hopes of achieving success

επιχειρήσει η επιτυχία της οποίας είναι αβέβαιη

a treatment that is not fair or equal

άδικη μεταχείριση

a sensitive or vulnerable topic or issue that causes discomfort, distress, or irritation when discussed or mentioned

ευαίσθητο σημείο

the act of imagining or hoping for something to be true, despite there being little or no evidence or likelihood of it actually happening

ευσεβής πόθος

something that is so certain to happen that it can be considered inevitable, regardless of what actions are taken to prevent it

προκαταρκτικό συμπέρασμα

a thing that is only chosen when every other option or alternative has failed

τελευταία διαθέσιμη επιλογή

used to state that one has adopted a different opinion

αφού εξετάσει κάτι προσεκτικά

a redeeming quality or factor that prevents a situation or outcome from being completely negative or disastrous

σωτήρια χάρη

a situation or thing that has both positive and negative aspects or consequences, making it difficult to assess whether it is ultimately beneficial or detrimental

μικτή ευλογία

the state in which one loses all one's confidence and willingness to continue doing something

να είσαι φοβισμένος ή αβέβαιος

addicted or extremely enthusiastic about something

αγκύλος

a loud, sustained noise or shout of disapproval, protest, or outrage

κατακραυγή

the belief that the human spirit or soul can survive after death and communicate with the living

πνευματισμός

a fraudulent or deceptive act or scheme intended to trick or fool people

απάτη

having to stay in bed, usually for a long time, due to illness or injury

κλινήρης

to seize or grab suddenly and firmly

a pair of rings made of metal with a chain attached to them, used for putting on the wrists of prisoners

χειροπέδες

to disregard something as unimportant or unworthy of consideration

to resist or endure the force, pressure, or challenges imposed upon oneself

(of an illness) suddenly becoming severe but for a short time

πολύ σοβαρή (ασθένεια)

(of a person) to fall and usually become unconscious due to illness

σβήνω

marked by ill omens or signs, especially of future misfortune or failure

δυσοίωνος

caring and attentive to the needs, feelings, or well-being of others

διακριτικός

behaving in a manner that is considered strange and unconventional

εκκεντρικός

beyond what is ordinary, expected, and indicating the inference of supernatural powers

ασυνήθιστο

the process of reasoning from general principles or premises to a specific conclusion

αφαίρεση

having doubts about something's truth, validity, or reliability

δύσπιστος