A woman stood on the wet street, distraught, calling into the bright rain. Her dog did not answer; she grew more distraught, hands on knees, searching. A child held the dog's leash, distraught and sorry. A neighbor, distraught, waved the dog; the woman, still distraught, hugged it and laughed, the worry melting into 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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