At dusk the old smith set a hot bar on the anvil and struck it with a hammer. Sparks flew; each hit rang off the anvil and lit the small yard. He moved the metal, placed it again on the anvil and shaped a blade. Finally he rested the knife on the anvil, tapped the anvil, breathed out, and smiled.
🧑🎓 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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