On the hot porch, a child froze as a cicada buzzed above. Another cicada landed on the railing, a third cicada tapped the window, a fourth cicada clung to the doorframe, and a fifth cicada drummed its loud, raw song. The child laughed, then waved the insect away; the cicada chorus faded with the sunset.
🧑🎓 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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