On the old ship, an officer cleaned the heavy cannon until it shone. He rolled a cannonball into the cannon, lit the short fuse, and the cannon thundered. A distant cannon answered from the harbor, birds scattered, and smoke curled across the deck. The crew cheered; the child hugged the officer, shaken and thrilled by the final cannon blast.
🧑🎓 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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