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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munch -
To eat something with a continuous and often audible action of the jaws
The prairie dog munched on its food with great delight.
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comeback -
A situation in which someone or something becomes popular, famous, or successful again after a period of being much less popular,
The basketball team was way behind at halftime, but they had an amazing comeback and won the game.
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slew -
A large number of things
John looked up, and he saw a slew of birds migrating south, filling the sky
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enthralled -
To be totally fascinated and filled with delight and wonder about something.
They loved going camping because they were enthralled by the profound peace of nature.
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enforce -
To make sure laws, rules, or regulations are obeyed.
The police are responsible for enforcing traffic laws.
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Friendly
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genial -
Friendly and cheerful
Burt was such a genial person that everybody he met liked him instantly.
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Exciting
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hobby -
A personal interest or pastime that brings enjoyment and relaxation.
Painting has always been her favorite hobby.
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verbal -
Being good at expressing ideas and feelings with words.
When he was on a date, he had trouble being verbal and expressing his thoughts and feelings.
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tenacity -
Holding tightly onto a opinion or goal in a determined way
The tennis player was hard to beat because he had tremendous tenacity to win and fought vigorously for every point.
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viral -
Becoming extremely popular in a short period of time; spreading quickly and widely, especially on the internet or social media.
When she put on social media a video of her baby using the computer, it went viral in just a few hours.
