Βιβλίο Total English - Άνω του μεσαίου - Ενότητα 5 - Αναφορά - Μέρος 1

to reduce something in degree, amount, quality, or strength

μειώνω, κατεβάζω

an official agreement between two or more sides that states what each of them has to do

συμφωνία, σύμβαση

to become something greater in quantity, importance, or size

επεκτείνω, διαστέλλω

to enlarge or lengthen something

επεκτείνω, διογκώνω

to make something smaller in amount, degree, price, etc.

μειώνω, ελαχιστοποιώ

(of clothes or fabric) to become smaller when washed with hot water

συστέλλομαι, συρρικνώνομαι

to cause something to reach or affect a larger area or group of people

to make something longer, looser, or wider, especially by pulling it

τεντώνω, διαστέλλω

to put someone or something important in a situation where they could be harmed, lost, or destroyed

κινδυνεύω, διακινδυνεύω

an act that someone does while knowing that there is a risk but also possible success

στοίχημα, ρίσκο

a situation or a chance where doing or achieving something particular becomes possible or easier

ευκαιρία, προοπτική

a possibility that something will happen

πιθανότητα, ευκαιρία

an amount of money invested in a business

συμμετοχή, επένδυση

something that is greatly desired

φιλοδοξία, στόχος

significant in amount or degree

ουσιαστικός, σημαντικός

to tolerate something or someone unpleasant, often without complaining

ανέχομαι, υπομένω

to take the necessary action regarding someone or something specific

ασχολούμαι με, χειρίζομαι

to pay full attention to someone or something specific

εστιάζω, κεντράρω

to allow the presence or actions of someone or something disliked without interference or complaint

υπομένω, ανεχόμουν

a difficult and new task that puts one's skill, ability, and determination to the test

πρόκληση, δοκιμασία

to overcome challenges, defend beliefs, or achieve a difficult thing

παλεύω (palévo), μάχομαι (máchomai)

an attempt to do something, particularly something demanding

προσπάθεια, καταβολή

a series of organized activities that are intended to achieve a particular goal

εκστρατεία, καμπάνια

the part of water in a river that runs very fast and looks foamy

λευκό νερό, άγριο ποτάμι

the practice of using a raft to travel with the flow of a river as a sport or hobby

ράφτινγκ, κατάβαση ποταμού με φουσκωτό

a type of sport in which a person climbs rock surfaces that are very steep

αναρρίχηση, σκα climbing

a sport that involves riders performing specific tasks like jumping over obstacles or showcasing their skills on horseback

ιππασία, ιπποδρομία

able to be driven or ridden on rough ground

εκτός δρόμου, off-road

the activity or sport of riding a mountain bike over rough ground

ποδηλασία βουνού, ορεινή ποδηλασία

a game played by two teams of thirteen or fifteen players, who kick or carry an oval ball over the other team’s line to score points

ράγκμπι, ποδόσφαιρο ράγκμπι

a martial art and sport that is practiced using arrows and bows

τοξοβολία, τοξομαχία

a hard hat worn by soldiers, bikers, etc. for protection

κράνος, καλύπτρα

a supportive arrangement of straps or bands worn on the body to distribute weight or pressure evenly, provide stability for a body part or function, or secure an object in place

αρμα (árma), ζώνη (zóni)

a piece of clothing worn for swimming, especially by women and girls

μαγιό, μαγιό μπικίνι

a tight-fitting piece of clothing made of rubber that is worn by underwater swimmers to remain warm

υποβρύχιο κοστούμι, κουστούμι κατάδυσης

a special type of vest worn to help keep a person afloat in water, especially in case of an emergency

σωσίβιο, σωστική ζώνη

a sports shoe with a rubber sole that is worn casually or for doing exercise

αθλητικά παπούτσια, καταλληλότερα παπούτσια

a type of eyewear that are designed to protect the eyes from harm

γυαλιά προστασίας, μάσκα προστασίας