Δεξιότητες Λέξεων SAT 4 - Μάθημα 39

(of an object) blocking the passage of light and preventing objects from being seen through it

αδιαφανής, μη διαφανής

the visual property of something having a milky brightness and a play of colors from the surface

οπάλινη φωτεινότητα, οπάλια

(of cases, statements, etc.) capable of making others believe that something is true with the use of logic and reasoning

πειστικός, συγκροτημένος

to think carefully about something

στοχάζομαι, σκεφτόμαι

to make something clear and easy to understand by explaining it more

διευκρινίζω, καθιστώ σαφέστερο

loud and clear

καντήλι, καθαρός

impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)

παρεμποδίζω, αποκρούω

the murder of your own father or mother

πατροκτονία (patroktinia), ματρικτονία (matriktonia)

the kinship relation of an offspring to the parents

γονίδιο, καταγωγή

an introductory piece written by the author of a book explaining its subject, scope, or aims

προλόγος, εισαγωγή

put or said at the beginning of a book, speech, or other work as an introduction or explanation

προλογικός, προοίμιο

awaiting payment

παρακαταθετέος, εισπρακτέος

a container that is used to put or keep things in

δοχείο, καταContainer

ready or willing to receive favorably

δέκτης, δεκτικός

not making sense or following clear reasoning

παράλογος, μη λογικός

having an irritable and unpleasant disposition

κακεντρεχής, μη ευγενικός

righteousness by virtue of being pious

Ευλάβεια, Πίστη

deserving or inciting pity

λυπηρός, αθλιός

pejorative terms for an insane asylum

τρελοκομείο, ψυχιατρείο

to decorate lavishly, often with various ornaments or embellishments

κοσμώ, στολίζω