Ultimate B1 / Unit 10 p.147-150 Reading-Vocabulary

dribble

(of a liquid) to fall slowly in drops or a thin stream (στάζω, σταλάζω)

turn out

(phr v) to be discovered, become known (αποδεικνύομαι ότι, γίνομαι)

replica

a copy, close reproduction (αντίγραφο)

easel

a frame for holding art work or paper (καβαλέτο)

masterpiece

a great work of art (αριστούργημα)

landscape

a large area with a particular kind of scenery (τοπίο)

tank

a large container for storing liquid or gas (δεξαμενή)

footprint

a mark of a foot or shoe on a surface (πατημασιά, χνάρι)

glance

a quick look, glimpse (γρήγορο βλέμμα)

sculpture

a three dimensional work of art, statue (γλυπτό)

term

a word or expression used for some particular thing (όρος)

splashy

attracting attention, particularly colorful or showy (εντυπωσιακός, φανταχτερός)

abstract

expressing something not realistic and difficult to understand (αφηρημένος, ασαφής)

embarrassed

feeling ashamed and uncomfortable (αμήχανος)

lively

full of life and energy; active and enthusiastic (γεμάτος ζωή, μες στη ζωντάνια)

pale

light in color or having little color (ανοιχτόχρωμος, χλωμός)

careless

not careful (απρόσεκτος)

fake

not real, but made to look or seem real (απομίμηση, πλαστός)

force

physical power or strength (δύναμη, πίεση)

charming

pleasant and attractive (αξιαγάπητος, γοητευτικός)

background

the area behind text, objects or pictures (φόντο)

view

to look at or watch something (βλέπω, παρακολουθώ)

stare

to look at with fixed eyes or without blinking (κοιτάζω επίμονα)

reveal

to make known (αποκαλύπτω)

flick

to make something move away by hitting or pushing it suddenly or quickly (τινάζω με το δάχτυλο)

warm up

to prepare body for exercise (κάνω ζέσταμα)

identify

to recognize (αναγνωρίζω, ταυτοποιώ)

represent

to show or describe something (απεικονίζω, αναπαριστώ)

observe

to watch carefully (παρατηρώ)

magnificent

very beautiful and impressive (υπέροχος, θαυμάσιος)