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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Unhappy
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frown -
To lower the edges of one's mouth as an expression of displeasure or unhappiness
Roberta frowned when she found out she wasn't getting a raise.
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Brave
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spunky -
Courageous and determined
Dora the Explorer's spunky personality allows her to travel the world in search of adventure.
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Wet
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spew -
To expel large quantities of something rapidly and forcibly
Tourists and hikers love to go to Yellowstone National Park to see the Old Faithful geyser spew forth water about every hour.
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Weak
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breakdown -
A mechanical failure, especially of a vehicle or machine. Can also be used in medical contexts.
She had an emotional breakdown after losing her job and going through a divorce.
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Beautiful
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snazzy -
Stylish and attractive
At the Met Gala, celebrities walked the red carpet while wearing snazzy designer clothing.
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Disgusting
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trash -
Discarded matter; refuse
The landfill full of trash stretched into the distance for miles.
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Attack
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smash -
An act or sound of something smashing
The smash of glass was caused by the bullet flying through it.
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Fast
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fling -
A short period of enjoyment or wild behavior
Normally a mild-mannered person, Tracy would sometimes engage in wild flings involving lots of drinking.
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Small
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sliver -
A thin piece of something cut from a larger piece.
Joe was on a diet, but he couldn't resist eating a sliver of cheese.
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Disorganized
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tipsy -
Slightly drunk
After consuming two beers in only 30 minutes, Jesse was feeling a bit tipsy.
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Nervous
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shock -
A jarring event that causes surprise, disbelief, or emotional disturbance.
The shock of the market crash left investors scrambling to adjust their portfolios.
