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plot
[ουσιαστικό]

the events that are crucial to the formation and continuity of a story in a movie, play, novel, etc.

υπόθεση, πλοκή

υπόθεση, πλοκή

Ex: Critics praised plot of the film for its originality and depth .
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biographical
[επίθετο]

relating to or describing the life or history of a particular person, often focusing on significant events, achievements, or experiences

βιογραφικός, βιογραφικού χαρακτήρα

βιογραφικός, βιογραφικού χαρακτήρα

Ex: The library has an extensive collection biographical works on historical figures .
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sketch
[ουσιαστικό]

a brief literary description that presents a scene, character, or event with minimal detail

στιγμιότυπο, σχέδιο

στιγμιότυπο, σχέδιο

Ex: The historical sketch provided context for the main story.
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fake
[επίθετο]

designed to resemble the real thing but lacking authenticity

ψευδής, κλεπτόμυθος

ψευδής, κλεπτόμυθος

Ex: The company fake diamonds that were nearly indistinguishable from real ones .
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myth
[ουσιαστικό]

a story involving the ancient history of a people, usually about heroes and supernatural events that could be unreal

μύθος (mythos), παραμύθι (paramythi)

μύθος (mythos), παραμύθι (paramythi)

Ex: The villagers passed myth down through generations .
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tall story
[ουσιαστικό]

a story that one finds hard to believe because it seems far from reality

υπερβολή, παραμύθι

υπερβολή, παραμύθι

Ex: The children were enthralled by their grandfather's tall stories about flying dragons and hidden treasure.
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fairy tale
[ουσιαστικό]

a type of folktale that typically features mythical creatures, magical events, and enchanted settings, often with a moral lesson or a happy ending

παραμύθι, χρησμός

παραμύθι, χρησμός

Ex: The library 's collection includes a wide array fairy tale books , from timeless classics to modern retellings .
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legend
[ουσιαστικό]

an old story that is sometimes considered historical although it is not usually proved to be true

μύθος, θρύλος

μύθος, θρύλος

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anecdote
[ουσιαστικό]

a short interesting story about a real event or person, often biographical

ανέκδοτο, ιστορία

ανέκδοτο, ιστορία

Ex: The book included anecdotes from the author ’s travels around the world .
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punch line
[ουσιαστικό]

the final part of a joke or a humorous story that is intended to make the audience laugh or surprise them with a clever twist or unexpected ending

η κωμική κατάληξη, η πνευματώδης κατάληξη

η κωμική κατάληξη, η πνευματώδης κατάληξη

Ex: punch line of the argument was so obvious that it made me roll my eyes .
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joke
[ουσιαστικό]

something a person says that is intended to make others laugh

αστείο, ανέκδοτο

αστείο, ανέκδοτο

Ex: His attempt at joke fell flat , and no one found it amusing .
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white lie
[ουσιαστικό]

a small lie that does not cause any harm, especially told to avoid making someone upset

λευκό ψέμα, αθώο ψέμα

λευκό ψέμα, αθώο ψέμα

Ex: She told her grandmother white lie, pretending to enjoy the handmade sweater she received as a gift .
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rumor
[ουσιαστικό]

a piece of information or story that is circulated among a group of people, often without being confirmed as true or accurate

φήμη, κουτσομπολιό

φήμη, κουτσομπολιό

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gossip
[ουσιαστικό]

informal or idle talk about others, especially their personal lives, typically involving details that may not be confirmed or verified

κουτσομπολιό, φλυαρία

κουτσομπολιό, φλυαρία

Ex: It ’s hard to gossip at family gatherings , especially when everyone knows each other so well .
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to elaborate
[ρήμα]

to give more information to make the understanding more complete

αναλύω, επέκτεινω

αναλύω, επέκτεινω

Ex: The elaborated on the methodology used in the research paper to facilitate replication by other researchers .
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hoax
[ουσιαστικό]

a deceptive act or scheme intended to trick people

απάτη, κόλπο

απάτη, κόλπο

Ex: The museum displayed a supposed ancient artifact that was later exposed as hoax.
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prone
[επίθετο]

having a tendency or inclination toward something

επιρρεπής,  склонный

επιρρεπής, склонный

Ex: Without regular maintenance , old cars prone to mechanical failures .
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exaggeration
[ουσιαστικό]

the act of overstating or stretching the truth beyond what is accurate or realistic

υπερβολή, υπερβολικός ισχυρισμός

υπερβολή, υπερβολικός ισχυρισμός

Ex: The comedian ’s humor exaggeration to make everyday situations funnier .
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readable
[επίθετο]

easy, interesting and enjoyable to read

ευανάγνωστος, εύκολος στην ανάγνωση

ευανάγνωστος, εύκολος στην ανάγνωση

Ex: She readable textbooks that explain concepts clearly .
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hooked
[επίθετο]

addicted to something, particularly to narcotic drugs

εξαρτημένος, εθισμένος

εξαρτημένος, εθισμένος

Ex: She hooked on painkillers after her surgery .
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moving
[επίθετο]

causing powerful emotions of sympathy or sorrow

κινητός, συγκινητικός

κινητός, συγκινητικός

Ex: The moving performance by the orchestra captured the essence of the composer's emotions perfectly.
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gripping
[επίθετο]

exciting and intriguing in a way that attracts one's attention

καθηλωτικός, συναρπαστικός

καθηλωτικός, συναρπαστικός

Ex: The gripping true-crime podcast delved into the details of the case, leaving listeners eager for each new episode.
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bookworm
[ουσιαστικό]

a person who loves reading books and often spends a lot of time reading

βιβλιοφάγος, βιβλιολάτρης

βιβλιοφάγος, βιβλιολάτρης

Ex: bookworm spent hours browsing the bookstore .
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one-dimensional
[επίθετο]

existing or moving only in one direction or along a single line

μονοδιάστατος, ενός διαστήματος

μονοδιάστατος, ενός διαστήματος

Ex: Scientists modeled the object in one-dimensional framework before adding complexity .
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best-selling
[επίθετο]

(of a book or other product) sold in large quantities because of gaining significant popularity among people

πολυαναμενόμενο, καλύτερα πουλημένο

πολυαναμενόμενο, καλύτερα πουλημένο

Ex: best-selling toy of the holiday season sold out in stores .
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avid
[επίθετο]

extremely enthusiastic and interested in something one does

ενθουσιώδης, προσήλυτος

ενθουσιώδης, προσήλυτος

Ex: avid learner is constantly seeking new knowledge and skills to improve himself .
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to depict
[ρήμα]

to describe a specific subject, scene, person, etc.

παριστώ, απεικονίζω

παριστώ, απεικονίζω

Ex: The artist has depicting various cultural traditions throughout the year .
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single-minded
[επίθετο]

focusing on one particular goal or purpose, and determined to achieve it

μονομανής, μονοκατευθυνόμενος

μονομανής, μονοκατευθυνόμενος

Ex: The team worked with single-minded focus on completing the project .
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self-sufficient
[επίθετο]

capable of providing everything that one needs, particularly food, without any help from others

αυτάρκης, αυτοδύναμος

αυτάρκης, αυτοδύναμος

Ex: The program encourages students to self-sufficient by developing practical skills for independent living .
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thick-skinned
[επίθετο]

not easily affected by criticism, insults or negative comments

ανθεκτικός, παχύδερμος

ανθεκτικός, παχύδερμος

Ex: Despite the criticism , he thick-skinned and continued with his plan .
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kind-hearted
[επίθετο]

having a compassionate and caring nature, showing kindness and generosity toward others

καλοκαρδικός, ευγενής

καλοκαρδικός, ευγενής

Ex: kind-hearted gesture of paying for a stranger ’s meal left a lasting impression .
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standoffish
[επίθετο]

reserved, aloof, or distant in one's interactions with others, often conveying a sense of unfriendliness or coldness

απρόσιτος, αποστασιοποιημένος

απρόσιτος, αποστασιοποιημένος

Ex: She mistook his shyness for standoffishness, but he was simply uncomfortable in large social gatherings.
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career-oriented
[επίθετο]

(of a person) prioritizing and focusing on their professional growth, development, and advancement, often with a strong dedication to their chosen career path

καριέρας προσανατολισμένος, επαγγελματικά προσανατολισμένος

καριέρας προσανατολισμένος, επαγγελματικά προσανατολισμένος

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level-headed
[επίθετο]

capable of making good decisions in difficult situations

νηφάλιος, ηρεμος

νηφάλιος, ηρεμος

Ex: He is known for level-headed nature , even in stressful environments .
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absent-minded
[επίθετο]

failing to remember or be attentive to one's surroundings or tasks due to being preoccupied with other thoughts

αφηρημένος, παρασυρμένος

αφηρημένος, παρασυρμένος

Ex: The artistabsent-minded demeanor was a sign of her deep focus on her creative work .
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farce
[ουσιαστικό]

a play or movie that uses exaggerated humor, absurd situations, and improbable events to entertain

φαρσοκωμωδία, παρωδία

φαρσοκωμωδία, παρωδία

Ex: Many comedies farce to create exaggerated humor and chaos .
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pun
[ουσιαστικό]

a clever or amusing use of words that takes advantage of the multiple meanings or interpretations that it has

λογοπαίγνιο, παραλληλία

λογοπαίγνιο, παραλληλία

Ex: pun in the advertisement was so funny that it went viral on social media .
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cartoon
[ουσιαστικό]

a movie or TV show, made by photographing a series of drawings or models rather than real people or objects

καρτούν, κινούμενα σχέδια

καρτούν, κινούμενα σχέδια

Ex: When I was a little girl , I used to cartoons every Saturday morning .
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black humor
[ουσιαστικό]

a type of humor that finds the funny side of difficult or painful situations, often in a way that is considered inappropriate or offensive by some people

μαύρο χιούμορ, μαύρη κωμωδία

μαύρο χιούμορ, μαύρη κωμωδία

Ex: The stand-up comedian ’s routine black humor with social criticism .
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surreal
[επίθετο]

related to an artistic style that emphasizes the bizarre, dreamlike, or irrational, often blending reality with fantasy in unexpected ways

σουρεαλιστικός, παράλογος

σουρεαλιστικός, παράλογος

Ex: surreal design of the building , with its gravity-defying structures , became a landmark in the city .
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irony
[ουσιαστικό]

a form of humor in which the words that someone says mean the opposite, producing an emphatic effect

ειρωνεία, ίρον

ειρωνεία, ίρον

Ex: irony, she pointed out the flaws in their logic without directly insulting them .
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exaggeration
[ουσιαστικό]

the act of overstating or stretching the truth beyond what is accurate or realistic

υπερβολή, υπερβολικός ισχυρισμός

υπερβολή, υπερβολικός ισχυρισμός

Ex: The comedian ’s humor exaggeration to make everyday situations funnier .
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satire
[ουσιαστικό]

humor, irony, ridicule, or sarcasm used to expose or criticize the faults and shortcomings of a person, government, etc.

κωμωδία, σατυρική

κωμωδία, σατυρική

Ex: Satire can be a powerful tool for social commentary and change.
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to try to do the exact same things as others did before one

Ex: As the third generation in the family business, he was proud to follow in his grandfather's footsteps.
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dead end
[ουσιαστικό]

a situation that shows no signs of progress or improvement

αδιέξοδο, νεκρό σημείο

αδιέξοδο, νεκρό σημείο

Ex: The negotiations have reached dead end, with no progress made on either side .
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frosty
[επίθετο]

unfriendly or distant in one's manner or interactions with others

παγωμένος, ψυχρός

παγωμένος, ψυχρός

Ex: frosty silence that followed her comment indicated that no one agreed with her .
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reception
[ουσιαστικό]

the way in which something is perceived or received by others, often referring to the response or reaction to an idea, message, or product

αντίκτυπος, υποδοχή

αντίκτυπος, υποδοχή

Ex: The bookreception in the literary world was overwhelmingly positive .
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under the weather
[φράση]

feeling unwell or slightly ill

Ex: I 've under the weather all week with a cold .
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stormy
[επίθετο]

involving bitter arguments and angry feelings

ταραχώδης, θυελλώδης

ταραχώδης, θυελλώδης

Ex: stormy exchange left everyone feeling tense and unsettled .
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to call the shots
[φράση]

to be in control of a particular situation and be the one who decides what needs to be done

Ex: The project calls the shots in terms of deadlines , resource allocation , and project milestones .
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firing line
[ουσιαστικό]

the position of being directly involved in a challenging or risky situation

γραμμή πυρός, πεδίο μάχης

γραμμή πυρός, πεδίο μάχης

Ex: The coach found himself in firing line after the team ’s poor performance .
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to struggle
[ρήμα]

to put a great deal of effort to overcome difficulties or achieve a goal

παλεύω, αγωνίζομαι

παλεύω, αγωνίζομαι

Ex: Right now , the climbers struggling to reach the summit .
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warm
[επίθετο]

displaying friendliness, kindness, or enthusiasm

ζεστός, θερμός

ζεστός, θερμός

Ex: The communitywarm response to the charity event exceeded expectations .
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to aim or target something with a specific goal or objective in mind

Ex: The ambitious set her sights on the presidency.
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