Word List: Grudgingly, Reluctantly, Indignantly, Wistfully, Numbly, Bitterly, Dispassionately, Aloofly, Sternly, Tenaciously
Once upon a time, there lived a young artist named Jack. Jack had always been passionate about his work, and he had always dreamed of being recognized for his talent. However, despite his hard work, success seemed to always elude him.
One day, he was offered the opportunity to showcase his work at a prestigious art gallery. Jack was grudgingly hesitant, as he had been let down so many times in the past. However, he decided to take a chance and agreed to the showcase.
To his surprise, his work was a hit! People from all over were coming to see his work, and he was soon being hailed as the next big thing. However, as he basked in the spotlight, he soon realized that fame was not all it was cracked up to be. People were constantly hounding him for interviews, and he was never given a moment of peace.
He found himself reluctantly giving up his solitude, and he was starting to feel like he was losing himself. He began to feel indignantly resentful of the attention he was getting, and he longed for the simple life he used to lead.
As time went on, he started to feel wistfully nostalgic for the days when he was just a simple artist.
“A Brush with Fame”
| Word | Meaning | Collocations |
|---|---|---|
| Grudgingly | Reluctantly, unwillingly | grudgingly reluctant, grudgingly hesitant, grudgingly unwilling |
| Reluctantly | Unwillingly, hesitantly | reluctantly hesitant, reluctantly unwilling, reluctantly subdued |
| Indignantly | Righteously angry, resentful | indignantly angry, indignantly resentful, indignantly bitter |
| Wistfully | Nostalgically, longing | wistfully nostalgic, wistfully longing, wistfully bittersweet |
| Numbly | Emotionally detached, lacking feeling | numbly detached, numbly emotionless, numbly apathetic |
| Bitterly | Angrily, resentfully | bitterly angry, bitterly resentful, bitterly indignant |
| Dispassionately | Impartially, objectively | dispassionately impartial, dispassionately objective, dispassionately fair |
| Aloofly | Distant, detached | aloofly distant, aloofly detached, aloofly reserved |
| Sternly | Seriously, firmly | sternly serious, sternly firm, sternly commanding |
| Tenaciously | Determinedly, persistently | tenaciously determined, tenaciously persistent, tenaciously unwavering |