gloating

"He prepared to fight his adversary."

"He was conspicuous by his absence."

"The answer to the math problem was obvious; everyone in the class knew it immediately. "

"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 magician's words seemed to spell her into a deep sleep. "

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

"He remembered with pleasure his home and family."

"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. "