A boy splashed a girl with mud. Her retaliation was a wet towel swung at his boots; his retaliation was a bucket of water; her retaliation was to push a plant, soaking both. One retaliation too many. The retaliation felt fun, then sharp, then quiet. Seeing their parents, the retaliation stopped; they shrugged, apologized, and hugged.
🧑🎓 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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