In her novels about New York in the early 20th century, Beverly tried to make the scenes and characters feel authentic and real, so that readers could emotionally identify with them.
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paramount -
More important than anything else; of utmost importance; dominant or supreme.
In any emergency, safety is of paramount importance.
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sobering -
Serving as a reminder of harsh reality, often reducing excitement or joy.
It was a sobering moment when he realized how much money he had wasted because of his gambling addiction.
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effusive -
Overflowing with emotion or enthusiasm.
He gave everyone an effusive thank-you for the surprise party.
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prescient -
Demonstrating foresight or intuition about future developments or outcomes.
The economist’s prescient predictions about the market crash earned him widespread recognition.
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vibrant -
Full of energy and enthusiasm
Ike had a vibrant personality which made him the perfect salesman.
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illegitimate -
Not conforming, accepted, or authorized according to known standards or rules.
The people felt the government was illegitimate because the leaders had taken over by force, and the people refused to participate in the election.
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lucrative -
Highly rewarding or beneficial, especially in terms of money or success.
He left his job to start a lucrative online business that made him thousands each month.
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grubby -
Dirty; grimy
Tate's mother told him to wash his grubby hands before eating dinner.
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macabre -
Gruesome and horrifying, often involving death or injury — typically used to describe disturbing or morbid subjects.
She had a fascination with macabre stories about unsolved murders.
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Unfriendly
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irreconcilable -
So different or conflicting that compromise is not possible.
Their political beliefs were so irreconcilable that they decided to stop discussing politics altogether.
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Unhappy
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bereft -
Feeling the loss of being without something
During the war, Amal had lost all his money, possessions, and friends, and he was almost felt bereft of hope.
