Dictation 3

large number of people or things together ● There are a multitude of expressions to describe different types of human behavior./ πληθώρα

connected together; bearing a relation to each other ● Our states of physical and emotional health care closely interrelated./ αλληλοσυνδεόμενος

used in a careless or wasteful way ● Despite her misspent teenage years when she hardly studied at all, Elaine passed her university degree with flying colours./ σπαταληθέντα

enjoyable ● My holiday at the spa was a most pleasurable experience which left me feeling refreshed and relaxed./ ευχάριστος

not functioning normally ● Dysfunctional relationships between couples are generally due to incompatible interests and desires/ δυσλειτουργικός

lack of care or attention ● In the UK, parents who leave underage children alone at home can be imprisoned for child neglect./ παραμέληση

with emotional problems that prevent sb behaving in a socially acceptable way ● Those who bully others often tend to be maladjusted as a result of their upbringing./ απροσάροστος

not knowing what to say ● Roxanne was at a loss to explain why her husband had left her./ σε αδυναμία να

antisocial ● Mike was expelled from school as a result of his repeated aberrant behaviour in class./ αποκλίνων

not normal; unnatural ● Having lost an abnormal amount of weight during her illness, Ellen is on a special diet to regain her strength./ αφύσικος

having a fixed opinion about sth ● The parliamentary spokesperson was adamant that the tax increases were justified and no amount of public protest would change the decision./ αμετάπειστος

not willing to change your mind; difficult to change or bend ● Colin's inflexible attitude towards his teenage daughter made her want to leave home./άκαμπτος

stubborn; sticking to your opinion ● Jane is so obstinate that she refuses to follow her parents' advice./ πεισματάρης

joyful and very excited ● We were elated at the referee's decision to award our team a penalty./ συνεπαρμένος

very happy because of a successful result ● The jubilant fans cheered loudly after the final whistle/ περιχάρης, ενθουσιώδης