An old woman stirred a pot of barley soup, the pale barley glinting in steam. A boy curved his spoon, tasting barley, then laughed—chewy, warm. She handed him a bowl of barley porridge and a slice of bread. He ate, fingers sticky with barley grains, and hugged her, eyes bright with comfort.
🧑🎓 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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