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εντομοκτόνο
A substance used to kill insects. · edomoktono
εντομοφάγος
Insect-eating animal or plant. · edomofagos
έντονος
Intense; directed towards a specific location. · edonos
εντοπίζω
(transitive) To place; to set in a particular spot or position. · edopizo
εντοπισμός
(algebra) A ring of fractions of a given ring, such that the complement of the set of allowed denominators is an ideal. · edopismos
εντός
Surrounded by; among; amidst. · edos
εντόσθια
The internal organs of an animal (entrails or innards), used as food. · edosthia
Έντουαρντ
A en given name. · Edouard
εντούτοις
But, except. · edoutois
εντσιλάδα
A Mexican dish made by wrapping a filling in a tortilla, then baking in a sauce. · edsilada
έντυπο
A blank document or template to be filled in by the user. · edypo
εντύπωση
The overall effect of something, e.g., on a person. · edyposi
εντυπωσιάζω
(transitive) To affect (someone) strongly and often favourably. · edyposiazo
εντυπωσιακά
In an impressive manner; forcibly. · edyposiaka
εντυπωσιακός
Making, or tending to make, a positive impression; having power to impress. · edyposiakos
ενυδατώνω
(transitive) To take up, consume or become linked to water. · enydatono
ενυδρίδα
An aquatic or marine carnivorous mammal in the subfamily Lutrinae. · enydrida
ένυδρο άλας
(chemistry) A solid compound containing or linked to water molecules. · enydro alas
ενυπάρχων
(philosophy) Operating beyond itself; having an external effect. · enyparchon
ενύπνιο
(countable) Imaginary events seen in the mind while sleeping. · enypnio
ενυπόστατος
Able to be treated as fact; real or concrete. · enypostatos
ενώ
To such an extent or degree; to the same extent or degree. · eno
ενωμένος
Joined into a single entity. · enomenos
ενωμοτία
A unit of tactical military personnel, or of police officers, usually of about ten members. · enomotia
ενώνω
(transitive) To bring (two or more things or activities) together; to unite. · enono
ένωση
(chemistry) A substance formed by chemical bonding of two or more elements in definite proportions by weight. · enosi
ενωτικό
The symbol "‐", typically used to join two or more words to form a compound term, or to indicate that a word has been split at the end of a line. · enotiko
Ενώχ
(biblical character) First son of Cain. · Enoch
εξ
The name of the Latin-script letter X/x. · ex
εξ ολοκλήρου
Alone; exclusively. · ex oloklirou
εξ' ορισμού
(philosophy) As the principle of its own determination and positing itself. · ex' orismou
εξαγιάζω
(transitive) To make holy; to consecrate; to set aside for sacred or ceremonial use. · exagiazo
εξαγνίζω
(transitive) To free from guilt or sin. · exagnizo
εξαγνισμός
(religion) A rite of purification, especially washing. · exagnismos
εξαγόμενο προϊόν
(countable) Something that is exported. · exagomeno proion
εξαγοράζω
(transitive) To save, rescue. · exagorazo
εξαγοράσιμος
(archaic) For sale; available for purchase. · exagorasimos
εξαγριώνω
(transitive) To fill with rage; to outrage; to provoke to frenzy; to make furious. · exagriono
εξάγω
(transitive) To draw out; to pull out; to remove forcibly from a fixed position, as by traction or suction, etc. · exago
εξαγωγέας
One who, or that which, exports: especially a person who or organization that exports or sells goods made in one country for delivery in another country. · exagogeas
εξαγωγή
(uncountable) The act of exporting. · exagogi
εξαγωγικός
Of or relating to exportation or exports. · exagogikos
εξάδα
Any group of six people or things. · exada
εξαερισμός
The replacement of stale or noxious air with fresh. · exaerismos
εξαέρωση
The process of a liquid converting to the gaseous state. · exaerosi
εξαερωτήρας
(US, Canada) A device in an internal combustion engine where fuel is vaporized and mixed with air prior to ignition. [from 1890s] · exaerotiras
εξαθλίωση
The act of reducing in rank, character, or reputation, or of abasing; a lowering from one's standing or rank in office or society · exathliosi
εξαιρετικά
To an unusual, remarkable or exceptional degree. · exairetika
εξαιρετικός
Of superior quality. · exairetikos
εξαιρετικώς
In a severe manner. · exairetikos
εξαίρετος
Noteworthy, remarkable, great. · exairetos
εξαιρέτως
In an extraordinary manner. · exairetos
εξαιρούμενου
Used to introduce an exception or qualification to something previously stated. · exairoumenou
εξαιρώ
(transitive) To exclude; to specify as being an exception. · exairo
εξαίσιος
Especially or extraordinarily fine or pleasing; exceptional. · exaisios
εξακολούθηση
The act or state of continuing or being continued; uninterrupted extension or succession · exakolouthisi
εξακολουθώ
(transitive) To proceed with (doing an activity); to prolong (an activity). · exakoloutho
εξαλείφω
(transitive) To destroy completely; to reduce to nothing radically; to put an end to. · exaleifo
εξάλειψη
The act of eliminating, expelling or throwing off. · exaleipsi
εξαλείψιμος
Capable of being eradicated. · exaleipsimos
έξαλλος
(informal) So angry that one turns pale; very angry; furious; liverish. · exallos
εξάλλου
Otherwise; else. · exallou
εξάμβλωμα
(countable) An abominable act; a disgusting vice; a despicable habit. [from ca. 1150–1350] · examvloma
εξαμηνιαίος
Occurring twice a year; semiannual. · examiniaios
εξάμηνο
The period of time equal to half a year; normally referred to as 6 months, but a half-year is more exactly 182.5 days (without a leap day) · examino
εξαναγκασμός
(legal, uncountable) Use of physical or moral force to compel a person to do something, or to abstain from doing something, thereby depriving that person of the exercise of free will. · exanagasmos
εξαναγκαστικός
Having the power of compulsion; constraining. · exanagastikos
εξάνθημα
(pathology) A redness, rash, or eruption on the skin. · exanthima
εξάνθηση
(botany) The production of flowers. · exanthisi
εξανθρωπισμός
The act of humanizing. · exanthropismos
εξάντας
(nautical) A navigational device for deriving angular distances between objects so as to determine latitude and longitude. · exadas
εξάντληση
A gradual reduction in number. · exadlisi
εξαντλητικός
Very tiring. · exadlitikos
εξαντλούμαι
(intransitive) To lose so much strength or energy that one becomes tired, weary, feeble or exhausted. · exadloumai
εξαντλώ
(transitive) To use up. · exadlo
εξαπατάω
(transitive) To fool; to cause to believe something untrue; to deceive. · exapatao
εξαπατώ
(transitive) To deceive or delude (using guile). · exapato
εξαπολύω φιλιππικό
(ambitransitive) To give a forceful and lengthy lecture or criticism to someone. · exapolyo filippiko
εξάπτω
(transitive) To cause someone to become annoyed or angry. · exapto
εξαργυρώνω
(transitive) To exchange (a check/cheque) for money in the form of notes/bills. · exargyrono
εξάρθρωση
The act of dislocating, or putting out of joint; also, the condition of being thus displaced. · exarthrosi
εξάρτημα
Something that belongs to part of another main thing; something additional and subordinate, an attachment. · exartima
εξαρτημένος
Relying upon; depending upon. · exartimenos
εξάρτηση
The state of being addicted; devotion; inclination. · exartisi
εξαρτίζω
(transitive, nautical) To equip and fit (a ship) with sails, shrouds, and yards. · exartizo
εξάρτιση
(nautical) The rigging of a sailing ship or other such craft. · exartisi
εξάρτυση
A set of clothing (with accessories). · exartysi
εξαρτύω
(transitive, nautical) To equip and fit (a ship) with sails, shrouds, and yards. · exartyo
εξαρτώμενος
Having reliance on somebody or something. · exartomenos
έξαρχος
The deputy of a provincial governor or general in ancient Rome. · exarchos
εξάσκηση
Repetition of an activity to improve a skill. · exaskisi
εξασκούμαι
(intransitive) To practice an ability. · exaskoumai
εξασκώ
(transitive, idiomatic) To apply; to employ something to achieve an intended effect. · exasko
εξασφάλιση
Something that serves as a guard or protection; a defense. · exasfalisi
εξατμίζω
(ergative) To transition from a liquid state into a gaseous state. · exatmizo
εξάτμιση
The process of a liquid converting to the gaseous state. · exatmisi
εξατομικεύω
To modify something to suit an individual; to personalize. · exatomikevo
εξαϋλωμένος
(Of a being) lacking a physical form. · exaylomenos
εξαϋλώνω
(transitive) To divest of body; to make immaterial. · exaylono
εξαφανίζομαι
(intransitive) To vanish. · exafanizomai
εξαφανίζω
(transitive, often, euphemistic) To make vanish; especially, to abduct or murder for political reasons. · exafanizo
εξαφάνιση
The action of disappearing or vanishing. · exafanisi
εξάχνωση
(chemistry) The transition of a substance from the solid phase directly to the vapor state such that it does not pass through the intermediate liquid phase. [from late 14th c.] · exachnosi
εξάψαλμος
A tirade, harsh scolding or rant, whether spoken or written. · exapsalmos
εξέγερση
(figurative) A negative reaction, objection or outcry, especially of a violent or abrupt nature. · exegersi
εξέδρα
A raised platform in a room for a high table, a seat of honour, a throne, or other dignified occupancy, such as ancestral statues; a similar platform supporting a lectern, pulpit, etc., which may be used to speak from. [from c. 1800.] · exedra
εξέδρα ελικοπτέρου
(aviation) A small landing place for helicopters, denoted by a large "H". · exedra elikopterou
εξειδικευμένος
Used or intended for a particular purpose · exeidikevmenos
εξέλιξη
(countable) Something which has developed. · exelixi
εξελίσσομαι
(intransitive) To move, go, or proceed forward; to advance. · exelissomai
εξεμώ
(intransitive) To regurgitate or eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth; puke. · exemo
εξερευνητής
A person who by means of travel (notably an expedition) searches out new information. · exerevnitis
εξερευνήτρια
A person who by means of travel (notably an expedition) searches out new information. · exerevnitria
εξερευνώ
(transitive) To examine or investigate something systematically. · exerevno
εξερχόμενος
(not comparable) Going out, on its way out. · exerchomenos
εξετάζω
(transitive) To examine sequentially, carefully, or critically; to scrutinize; to behold closely. [from 16th C.] · exetazo
εξέταση
Particularly, an inspection by a medical professional to establish the extent and nature of any sickness or injury. · exetasi
εξεταστής
A person who investigates someone or something. · exetastis
εξετάστρια
A person who investigates someone or something. · exetastria
εξευγενίζω
To bestow with nobility, honour or grace. · exevgenizo
εξευμενίζω
(transitive) To conciliate, appease, or make peace with someone, particularly a god or spirit. · exevmenizo
εξευμένιση
The act of propitiating; placation, atonement, similar to expiation but also involving the appeasement of anger. · exevmenisi
εξευτελίζω
(transitive) To lower, as in condition in life, office, rank, etc., so as to cause pain or hurt feelings; to degrade, to depress, to humble, to humiliate. [from c. 1350–1470] · exeftelizo
εξευτελισμός
The act of abasing, humbling, or bringing low. [Mid 16th century.] · exeftelismos
εξευτελιστικός
Disparaging, belittling or derogatory. [from 1882] · exeftelistikos
εξέχω
(intransitive) To extend beyond a surface. · execho
εξέχων
(of a person) Distinguished, important, noteworthy. · exechon
έξη
An action performed repeatedly and automatically, usually without awareness. · exi
εξήγηση
A critical explanation or interpretation of a text, especially a religious text. · exigisi
εξηγώ
(transitive) To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of. · exigo
εξημερωμένος
Selectively bred to live with or around humans. (of an animal or a plant, especially a pet) · eximeromenos
εξημερώνομαι
(intransitive) To become tame or domesticated. · eximeronomai
εξημερώνω
(transitive) To make (an animal) tame; to domesticate. · eximerono
εξημέρωση
The act of domesticating, or accustoming to home; the action of taming wild animals or breeding plants. · eximerosi
εξήντα
The cardinal number occurring after fifty-nine and before sixty-one, represented in Roman numerals as LX and in Arabic numerals as 60. · exida
εξής
About to be specified. · exis
έξι
The digit or figure 6. · exi
εξιδρώνω
(transitive) To discharge through pores or incisions, as moisture or other liquid matter; to give out. · exidrono
εξιλαστήριο θύμα
Someone unfairly blamed or punished for some failure. · exilastirio thyma
εξιλέωση
(theology, often with capitalized initial) The reconciliation of God and mankind through the death of Jesus. · exileosi
εξισορρόπηση
A counterbalance. · exisorropisi
εξισώνω
(obsolete, transitive) To be equal to; to equal, to rival. [16th–19th c.] · exisono
εξίσωση
The act of equalizing, or state of being equalized. · exisosi
Εξκάλιμπερ
(Arthurian legend) The legendary sword of King Arthur, having magical properties. · Exkaliber
εξοβελίζω
(by extension) To exclude a person from a community or from society by not communicating with them or by refusing to acknowledge their presence; to refuse to associate with or talk to; to shun. [from mid 17th c.] · exovelizo
εξοβελισμός
The act of eliminating, expelling or throwing off. · exovelismos
εξόγκωμα
A bump-like imperfection resembling a gall. · exogoma
έξοδα
(uncountable, countable) Act of expending or paying out. · exoda
έξοδα αποστολής
The cost of sending an item or package using postal or carrier services. · exoda apostolis
έξοδο
(uncountable, countable) The amount expended; expense; outlay. · exodo

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