Each dawn, subsistence work pulled an old woman to the river; she dug one potato from her subsistence patch. Her subsistence hands trembled as she washed the dirt. The child watched, hungry but patient: subsistence cooking would warm them. They split the single potato for subsistence dinner, smiling at the small heat, relief like rain after drought — quiet gratitude.
🧑🎓 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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