A boy and his dog cross the permafrost plain. He stomps; the permafrost rings under his boots. He pries with a stick and the permafrost holds fast. He digs with a little shovel—metal sings on permafrost and sparks fly. The dog sniffs a warm crack in the permafrost and whines. They laugh at the permafrost and walk home.
🧑🎓 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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