/ɪnˈdeɪndʒəd/ in danger of becoming extinct Some species of lions and tigers have become endangered because they are hunted for their skins. υπό εξαφάνιση

/səˈvaɪv/ to live through a dangerous event Fortunately, many animals survived the forest fire. επιβιώνω

/ˌkærɪktəˈrɪstɪk/ typical of someone's character Her humour is one of her best characteristics. χαρακτηριστικό

/ˌkɒnsəˈveɪʃn/ the protection ofthe environment I'm interested in learning about wildlife conservation. διατήρηση

/kjʊə(r)/ a treatment or medicine that stops an illness We hope to find a cure for cancer one day soon. θεραπεία

/ɪnˈʃɔː(r)/ to make sure; to make certain The zookeepers ensure that all animals are well cared for in conditions as similar to their natural habitat as possible. εξασφαλίζω

/ɪkˈstɪŋkt/ no longer existing Hundreds of species of plants have become extinct over the centuries. εξαφανισμένος, -η, -ο

/dʒiːn/ a component of a cell that determines a particular quality passed on from parents to children Jane is much taller than her mother, so it seems she got her height from her father's genes. γονίδιο

/ˈtrɒpɪkl/ similar to that of the tropics; found in the tropics These plants are uniquely found in the tropical rainforests of the Amazon Basin. τροπικός, -ή, -ό

/juːˈniːk/ different from anything else; one of a kind Everyone has unique fingerprints. μοναδικός, -ή, -ό

/ˌdaɪ ˈaʊt/ to gradually stop existing Many species of animals are beginning to die out due to the destruction of their natural habitats. εξαφανιζώ

/ɪˈkwɪvələnt/ having the same qualities; equal One kilometre is equivalent to one thousand metres. ισοδύναμος, -η, -ο

/ˈfiːtʃə(r)/ a part of the face, nose, mouth, eyes or body The thief's most recognizable feature was the scar on his nose. χαρακτηριστικό

/dʒəˈnetɪk/ connected with the genes Our health is affected by genetic factors as well as lifestyle because some diseases are inherited. γενετικός, -ή, -ό

/ɪnˈspaɪə(r)/ to give somebody the idea for something My teacher's positive attitude inspired me to work in education. εμπνέω

/ˌɪntəˈfɪə(r)/ to get involved in and stop a situation Some people interfere in other people's lives and cause trouble. παρεμβαίνω

/ˌmɪsʌndəˈstændɪŋ/ to not understand well Make sure you have recorded the findings of your study accurately to avoid any misunderstanding. παρεξήγηση

/ˈpjʊə(r)li/ only; completely I saw Mike in town purely by chance. καθαρώς

/ˈreɪnˌfɔːl/ the total amount of rain during a particular period of time The water level in the lake has dropped significantly since there has been below average rainfall over the past few months. βροχόπτωση

/reɪt/ thespeed or frequency at which somethingoccurs We are destroying our environment at an alarming rate. βαθμός

/ˌʃɔːt ˈteːm/ not for a long time He has a short-term contract with the company, so he'll only be here for three months. βραχυπρόθεσμα

/ˈæɡrɪˌkʌltʃə(r)/ the business and science of farming I'd like to study agriculture to help produce better crops. γεωργία

/ˈkɒnstəntli/ without stopping Environmentalists are constantly cleaning up our seas to protect sea life. συνεχώς

/saɪˈkɒlədʒɪst/ a person who has trained to be an expert in psychology Talking to a psychologist can help you solve personal problems. ψυχολόγος

/ˈsʌdn/ quick and unexpected I was woken up by the sudden barking of the neighbour's dog. ξαφνικός, -ή, -ό, αιφνίδιος, -α, -ο

/əˈlɑːmɪŋ/ causing worry Crime in our area is rising at an alarming rate. ανησυχητικός, -ή, -ό

/ˌænɪməl ˈprɒdʌkt/ something that has been made from part of an animal I try not to wear animal products, especially leather jackets. ζωικό προϊόν

/əˈses/ to put a value on, to see what something is worth We cannot assess how much art is worth. εκτιμώ

/əˈweə(r)/ knowing about or realising I'm not aware of how this new gadget works. ενήμερος, -η, -ο

/kluː/ a piece of evidence We can study animals for clues on how to save endangered species. στοιχείο

/feɪk/ not real Thepainting seems to be a fake Van Gogh, but it might turn out to be an original. ψεύτικος, -η, -ο

/rɪˈviːl/ make something known Jerry revealed Tom's secret to his friends. αποκαλύπτω

/ˈsaɪəns ˈtiːʧə(r)/ a person who teaches science in a school Our science teacher helps us with experiments in the lab. δασκάλα φυσικής

/ˈsiː ˌkriːʧə(r)/ an animal that lives in the sea A huge sea creature, which looked big enough to be a whale, was approaching our boat. πλάσμα της θάλασσας

/ˈʃuː ˌleðə(r)/ animal skin that is used for making shoes Shoe leather is normally treated with chemicals to preserve it before being made into footwear. δέρμα υποδημάτων

/ˌsəʊʃəl ˌmiːdiə / internetwebsites which enable people to connect with large numbers of others Facebook and Twitter are among the most popular social media sites. μέσα κοινωνικής δικτύων

/ˈspɒnsə(r)/ to support an event financially Many famous companies sponsor football teams in exchange for advertising their products. υποστηρίζω, χρηματοδοτώ

/səˈspɪʃəs/ feeling that somebody or someone has done something wrong They were suspicious of his actions and called the police. ύποπτος, -η, -ο