A small girl woke at night to a frightful noise. A frightful shadow moved in the hallway; the frightful creak of stairs made her hold her breath. She found a frightful wet coat on the floor and a frightful bird trapped inside. She opened the coat; the bird flew free and she laughed with relief.
🧑🎓 CEFR Level: C2 Proficient
This word is at the C2 level, which means it represents the highest mastery of English. It’s often used in specialized or highly formal contexts and helps you communicate with precision and subtlety, much like a native speaker.
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