Me Before You — Vocabulary
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accompanyaccompany → accompanies:travels with The nurse accompanies the old woman everywhere.more Show sample from book There are things you don't notice until you accompany someone with a wheelchair.p.78.111 more travel with Show general definition for accompany (as in: accompany on the journey) to travel along with
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accompany#2accompany → accompanying:provided together The trend is easily seen in the accompanying graph.more Show sample from book On the front of the envelope, in typed capitals, it said, under my name: ONLY TO BE READ IN THE CAFE MARQUIS, RUE DES FRANCS BOURGEOIS, ACCOMPANIED BY CROISSANTS AND A LARGE CAFE CRÈME.p.406.511 more accompany → accompanied:joined (was present at the same time) Show general definition for accompany (as in: the accompanying chart) to be present with at the same time and/or location -- sometimes provided to make something more complete or better
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adaptadapt → adapted:changed (to fit this situation) Ideas contained in passages for this test, some of which are excerpted or adapted from published material, do not necessarily represent the opinions of the College Board.more Show sample from book Don't you think it's actually harder for you …. to adapt, I mean?p.229.110 more change to fit a different situation Show general definition for adapt (as in: adapted to the new rules) changed to fit a different situation; or made suitable
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engageengage → engaged:was involved She engaged in conduct that is a violation of the honor code.more Show sample from book There was never a time when I spoke to her that I didn't still feel like I was engaged in some kind of interview.p.261.84 more engage → engaged:involved Show general definition for engage (as in: engage in conversation) to interact in various ways -- such as to participate, involve, interest, or attract The exact meaning of this sense of engage depends upon its context. For example: "They engaged in debate." -- participated "She engaged him in conversation." -- involved "She is an engaging conversationalist." -- interesting "She has an engaging smile." -- attractive (attracting interest and interaction) "The proposal engages the interest of many young voters." -- attracts and involves "She engages with her constituents." -- interacts in a meaningful way "She engaged in foolish behavior." -- entered into
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engagedin a relationship where they promised to marry each other They were engaged for over a year before they married.more Show sample from book I opened it slowly, feeling vaguely panicked for a moment that it might be an engagement ring.p.201.34 more engaged → engagement:related to an agreement to marry Show general definition for engaged (as in: engaged and then married) promised to marry
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conventionlarge conference or meeting She is at the convention in Las Vegas.more Show sample from book How would you feel if I said I was going to some keep-fit convention with—I don't know—Leanne from the Terrors because she needed cheering up?p.320.12 more large conference Show general definition for convention (as in: teacher's convention) a large conference or meeting
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convention#2convention → conventional:normal It was once conventional wisdom that the earth is flat.more Show sample from book There's no point in me trying to look conventional.p.20.82 more convention → conventional:normal or typical Show general definition for convention (as in: conventional behavior) something regarded as normal or typical
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composewrite The assignment is to compose a poem.more Show sample from book I hadn't realized that music could unlock things in you, could transport you to somewhere even the composer hadn't predicted.p.183.82 more compose → composer:someone who writes music Show general definition for compose (as in: compose a poem) to write or create something with care
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compose#2calm I took a deep breath to compose myself and then began my speech.more Show sample from book He took a deep breath, as if he were trying to compose himself.p.320.92 more calm or settle Show general definition for compose (as in: compose myself) to calm someone or settle something
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alternativealternative → alternatives:possibilities Let's think of at least three alternatives before we decide what to do.more Show sample from book I ran over and over the conversation I had heard, trying to interpret it in some alternative way, trying to convince myself that I had misunderstood what they had said.p.126.41 more different Show general definition for alternative (as in: an alternative plan) a different choice or possibility, or describing something that offers a different choice or possibility
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alternative#2non-standard I'm taking the pills the doctor prescribed, but I'm also looking into alternative medicine such as acupuncture.more Show sample from book Unless this is one of your alternative-style statements.p.128.41 more non-traditional or non-standard Show general definition for alternative (as in: alternative medicine) non-traditional or non-standard
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themean idea that is unifying or recurrent The party had a 1950's theme.more Show sample from book I told you, no theme parks.p.278.13 more theme → theme parks:amusement parks each of which have one or more basic underlying ideas -- such as the "Magic Kingdom" of Disneyworld Show general definition for theme (as in: theme of the novel) a basic idea that underlies what is being said or done -- especially in a literary or artistic work
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conspicuouseasy to notice She tried not to look conspicuous as she slipped into class after the tardy bell.more Show sample from book The girl stood there just long enough to let us know she was offended and then stalked off, her notepad swinging conspicuously from one hand.†p.262.74 more conspicuous → conspicuously:easily noticed Show general definition easily noticed -- typically attracting attention such as by being large, flashy, or unusual
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annexan addition that extends a main building The YMCA added an annex where younger children can play.more Show sample from book There are two steps between the annex and the main house,p.122.935 more an addition added to a main building Show general definition for annex (as in: annex of the main building) an addition that extends a main building or: to attach something -- especially to something larger or more important
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redundantmore than is needed or desired What is clarifying for one reader can be a redundant distraction for another.more Show sample from book Management had called a series of meetings at the furniture factory for the end of that week, and Dad was convinced that he would be among those made redundant.p.150.13 more laid off (a British usage based on there having been more employees than needed) Show general definition more than is needed -- often something that is unnecessarily repeated or in technical usage: describing a secondary component designed to work if the primary component fails
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animateanimate → animating:inspiring people to action The right to pursue happiness is an animating principle of American government.more Show sample from book He was animated, more so than I had seen him for months.p.249.91 more animate → animated:enthusiastic Show general definition for animate (as in: animated by her strong belief) inspire, make more lively, or bring to life
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animate#2animate → animated:moving She won an award for best animated cartoon.more Show sample from book We watched some Japanese animated film that Will said was perfect hangover viewing, and I stuck around—partly because I wanted to keep an eye on his blood pressure and partly, to be honest, because I was being a bit mischievous.p.301.81 more animate → animated:moving cartoon Show general definition for animate (as in: an animated cartoon) make a moving cartoon (a film technique that uses a set of gradually changing pictures to simulate movement when played in series)
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altercationfight She got in a physical altercation and was expelled.more Show sample from book Other diners had begun to turn in their seats, curious about the altercation by the door.p.164.61 more noisy argument Show general definition a noisy argument, confrontation, or fight
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regentregent → regental:members of a governing board The California Board of Regents voted to increase student fees at all University of California schools.more Show sample from book I sat down, and typed "Michael Lawler" and "Regent Street, London" into the search engine.†p.257.83 more a member of a governing board Show general definition a member of a governing board -- especially at a state university or: someone who rules a country temporarily while the king or queen is too young, too sick, or away
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allocateallocate → allocated:rationed (distributed according to a plan) During the drought, the council allocated water strictly to ensure it lasted all summer.more Show sample from book We had been allocated three seats in a row so that Nathan could complete any medical assistance that Will needed without prying eyes.p.342.51 more allocate → allocated:set apart for a special purpose Show general definition distribute according to a plan or: set apart for a special purpose