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Βιβλίο Insight - Άνω του μεσαίου - Επίγνωση Λεξιλογίου 4

Εδώ θα βρείτε τις λέξεις από το Vocabulary Insight 4 στο εγχειρίδιο Insight Upper-Intermediate, όπως "dismally", "in vain", "addicted", κ.λπ.

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to clear the decks
[φράση]

to get ready for action by removing physical and mental obstacles

Ex: Letclear the decks and then we can start cooking dinner .
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saved by the bell
[φράση]

rescued from an unpleasant or difficult situation at the last moment by an unexpected event, action, or intervention

Ex: The teacher was just getting ready to hand out the quizzes when the fire alarm went offsaved by the bell!
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addicted
[επίθετο]

physically or mentally dependent on a substance, behavior, or activity

εθισμένος, εξαρτημένος

εθισμένος, εξαρτημένος

Ex: She 's addicted to toxic relationships , mistaking drama for passion .Είναι **εθισμένη** σε τοξικές σχέσεις, μπερδεύοντας το δράμα με το πάθος.
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addiction
[ουσιαστικό]

a strong desire to do or have something

εθισμός, εξάρτηση

εθισμός, εξάρτηση

Ex: She developed an addiction to reading mystery novels , finishing one every week .Ανέπτυξε μια **εθισμό** στην ανάγνωση μυθιστορημάτων μυστηρίου, ολοκληρώνοντας ένα κάθε εβδομάδα.
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bald
[επίθετο]

having little or no hair on the head

φαλακρός, αδιάντροπος

φαλακρός, αδιάντροπος

Ex: The older gentleman had a neat and tidy bald head , which suited him well .Ο ηλικιωμένος κύριος είχε ένα τακτοποιημένο και καθαρό **φαλακρό** κεφάλι, που του πήγαινε πολύ καλά.
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baldness
[ουσιαστικό]

the condition of having little or no hair on the head or body

φαλάκρα, αλωπεκία

φαλάκρα, αλωπεκία

Ex: He noticed the first signs of baldness in his late twenties .Παρατήρησε τα πρώτα σημάδια **φαλάκρας** στα τέλη της δεκαετίας των είκοσι.
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deaf
[επίθετο]

partly or completely unable to hear

κουφός, βαρήκοος

κουφός, βαρήκοος

Ex: He learned to lip-read to better understand conversations as he grew increasingly deaf.Έμαθε να διαβάζει τα χείλη για να καταλαβαίνει καλύτερα τις συζητήσεις καθώς γινόταν όλο και πιο **κουφός**.
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deafness
[ουσιαστικό]

the state or condition of being totally or partially unable to hear

κώφωση, κατάσταση κώφωσης

κώφωση, κατάσταση κώφωσης

Ex: Early detection of deafness is essential for better outcomes .Η πρόωρη ανίχνευση της **κώφωσης** είναι απαραίτητη για καλύτερα αποτελέσματα.
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disabled
[επίθετο]

completely or partial inability to use a part of one's body or mind, caused by an illness, injury, etc.

ανάπηρος, αναπηρικός

ανάπηρος, αναπηρικός

Ex: The disabled worker excels in their job despite facing challenges related to their condition .Ο **ανάπηρος** εργαζόμενος διακρίνεται στη δουλειά του παρά τις προκλήσεις που σχετίζονται με την κατάστασή του.
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disability
[ουσιαστικό]

a physical or mental condition that prevents a person from using some part of their body completely or learning something easily

αναπηρία, ανικανότητα

αναπηρία, ανικανότητα

Ex: Disability should not prevent someone from achieving their goals .Η **αναπηρία** δεν πρέπει να εμποδίζει κάποιον να επιτύχει τους στόχους του.
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imperfect
[επίθετο]

having faults, flaws, or shortcomings

ατελής, ελαττωματικός

ατελής, ελαττωματικός

Ex: The painting was captivating but imperfect, with brushstrokes that were slightly uneven .Ο πίνακας ήταν συναρπαστικός αλλά **ατελής**, με πινελιές που ήταν ελαφρώς άνισες.
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imperfection
[ουσιαστικό]

a state of having flaws or mistakes, which make something or someone less than ideal

ατέλεια, ελάττωμα

ατέλεια, ελάττωμα

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obese
[επίθετο]

extremely overweight, with excess body fat that significantly increases health risks

παχύσαρκος, υπέρβαρος

παχύσαρκος, υπέρβαρος

Ex: Obese children are at a higher risk of developing chronic diseases later in life .Τα **παχύσαρκα** παιδιά έχουν μεγαλύτερο κίνδυνο να αναπτύξουν χρόνιες ασθένειες αργότερα στη ζωή.
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obesity
[ουσιαστικό]

the condition of having such a high amount of body fat that it becomes very dangerous for one's health

παχυσαρκία, υπερβολικό βάρος

παχυσαρκία, υπερβολικό βάρος

Ex: Addressing obesity requires a multifaceted approach that includes promoting healthy eating habits , regular physical activity , and community-wide initiatives .Η αντιμετώπιση της **παχυσαρκίας** απαιτεί μια πολυδιάστατη προσέγγιση που περιλαμβάνει την προώθηση υγιεινών διατροφικών συνηθειών, τακτική σωματική δραστηριότητα και πρωτοβουλίες σε επίπεδο κοινότητας.
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used for saying that a person or thing has more of a specific quality than it seems

Ex: At first glance , the painting seemed ordinary , but upon closer inspection , there more than meets the eye, with hidden symbols and layers of meaning .
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used to show one's lack of genuine interest or enthusiasm for something

Ex: His heart isn’t in the team anymore; he doesn’t seem to care about the games.
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to stubbornly refuse to change one's ideas, plans, etc.

Ex: My grandfather dug in his heels and refused to move to an apartment.
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to start to think in a logical or correct way after admitting one's mistakes

Ex: She came to her senses and realized that public transport was faster than driving in the city .
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dismally
[επίρρημα]

in a gloomy, depressing, or hopeless manner

μελαγχολικά, απελπισμένα

μελαγχολικά, απελπισμένα

Ex: The project ended dismally, leaving everyone feeling defeated .Το έργο τελείωσε **θλιβερά**, αφήνοντας όλους να νιώθουν ηττημένοι.
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flowing
[επίθετο]

shaped or structured to allow air, water, or other fluids to move smoothly with minimal obstruction

ρευστός, αεροδυναμικός

ρευστός, αεροδυναμικός

Ex: The yacht’s flowing hull improves speed on water.Το **ρευστό** κύτος του γιοτ βελτιώνει την ταχύτητα στο νερό.
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used to describe someone or something that is far superior when compared to others of the same type

Ex: The new restaurant in town head and shoulders above the rest when it comes to culinary innovation and unique flavors .
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to believe something strongly, even though one cannot explain why

Ex: Even before the diagnosis, she felt in her bones that her health was deteriorating, and it prompted her to seek medical attention.
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in the part of the mind that holds thoughts and memories that are not often recalled or thought about

Ex: Even though they were having a great time on their road trip, the responsibilities waiting for them back home were at the back of their minds.
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used to suggest that working together with others can often lead to better results than working alone, as combining different perspectives and ideas can create stronger solutions

Ex: The business partners brought different skills and expertise to the table , recognizing two heads are better than one when it comes to launching a successful venture .
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in vain
[επίρρημα]

without success or achieving the desired result

μάταια, χωρίς επιτυχία

μάταια, χωρίς επιτυχία

Ex: The doctor worked tirelessly to save the patient , but unfortunately , all efforts proved to be in vain, and the patient could not be revived .Ο γιατρός εργάστηκε ακούραστα για να σώσει τον ασθενή, αλλά δυστυχώς, όλες οι προσπάθειες αποδείχθηκαν **μάταιες**, και ο ασθενής δεν μπορούσε να αναστηθεί.
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body and soul
[φράση]

with all that one has

Ex: She pursued her passion for music with unwavering dedication , giving it her allbody and soul.
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to remember or consider a particular piece of information or advice

Ex: Before signing the contract, keep in mind the terms and conditions to avoid any future misunderstandings.
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a sense of relief gained as a result of no longer being in a difficult or worrisome situation

Ex: Talking over my problem with my close friend was weight off my shoulders.
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used to suggest that one must be bold and take risks to achieve one's goals

Ex: The timid athlete was afraid to attempt the difficult jump, fearing injury.
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to hide the truth from someone and make them believe something that is not true

Ex: The company tried to pull the wool over the government's eyes by falsifying its financial records.
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a thing that someone takes pride in, such as an accomplishment, honor, etc.

Ex: Being selected as the team captain was feather in his cap, reflecting his leadership skills and dedication to the sport .
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to reveal information that were supposed to be kept secret, often by accident

Ex: The couple had champagne taste on a beer budget, constantly longing for lavish vacations and extravagant experiences they couldn't afford.
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lifeless
[επίθετο]

without any signs of life or vitality

άψυχος, νεκρός

άψυχος, νεκρός

Ex: After the accident , the paramedics found the driver slumped over the steering wheel , his body appearing lifeless.Μετά το ατύχημα, οι παράμετροι βρήκαν τον οδηγό κουρνιασμένο πάνω στο τιμόνι, το σώμα του φαινόταν **άψυχο**.
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pearly
[επίθετο]

having a shiny, white or light-colored surface similar to that of a pearl

μαργαριταρένιος, περιλαμπής

μαργαριταρένιος, περιλαμπής

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shrivelled
[επίθετο]

having become dry, wrinkled, and smaller in size, often due to a loss of moisture or aging

μαραμένος, ρυτιδωμένος

μαραμένος, ρυτιδωμένος

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watery
[επίθετο]

having too much water and little taste

νεροκίτρινος, άνοστος

νεροκίτρινος, άνοστος

Ex: The smoothie was watery and bland , lacking the creaminess and sweetness of properly blended fruit .Το σμούθι ήταν **νερούν** και άνοστο, χωρίς την κρεμώδη γλυκιά γεύση των σωστά αναμειγμένων φρούτων.
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to head out
[ρήμα]

to leave a place or go on a journey, especially for a specific destination

ξεκινώ, φεύγω

ξεκινώ, φεύγω

Ex: She decided to head out early to avoid the rush hour traffic .Αποφάσισε να **φύγει** νωρίς για να αποφύγει την κίνηση στις ώρες αιχμής.
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to get the sack
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to be fired from one's position or job

Ex: She's been warned about her behavior, and if she doesn't improve, she'll get the sack.
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to experience a lot of problems, setbacks, damages, etc., as a result of something

Ex: The took it on the chin as a symbol of the system in the Sixties .
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to show or teach someone how a particular job or task is done

Ex: The mentor taught him the ropes of public speaking.
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to refrain from revealing one's true intentions or plans

Ex: The entrepreneur held her cards close to her vest when discussing her new invention, protecting her intellectual property until she secured proper patents.
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to honestly share one's thoughts, feelings, or plans

Ex: The employee decided to put her cards on the table and openly address the issues that were affecting her productivity in the workplace.
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hard to swallow
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(of a particular idea, statement, or situation) challenging to accept as true

Ex: I found her story hard to swallow.
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