gloated

"He prepared to fight his adversary."

"He was conspicuous by his absence."

"It was my fortune, or misfortune, to be called to the office of Chief Executive without any previous political training. - Ulysses S. Grant"

"The teacher's malevolent stare made the student feel very uncomfortable. "

"The football team won the championship game, winning their rivals. "

"My sometimes neighbor, a retired teacher, still visits the school occasionally. "

"the triumph of knowledge"

"The knight's training involved participating in a series of tournaments, preparing him for future battles. "

"He remembered with pleasure his home and family."

"It was a great victory on the battlefield."

"After studying hard for the exam, the student felt a great satisfaction. "

"The student's science project was the best exhibit at the school fair. "