Finally, I solved the puzzle and felt proud.

Meaning: This means I was able to complete the puzzle after a lot of effort and I felt happy about my accomplishment.

Choice of Words: Finally means at the end of a period of time or after a series of events. Solved means to find a solution to a problem. Puzzle is a game that tests your ability to think and solve problems. Felt means to experience a particular emotion or sensation. Proud means feeling pleased or satisfied with oneself or one's achievements.

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I solved the puzzle after many tries and was filled with pride.

Meaning: This sentence also tells us that someone worked hard to solve a puzzle, and when they finally did it, they were very happy and proud of themselves.

Choice of Words: After means following or coming later than something else. Tries means attempts to do something. Filled means to be full of something. Pride is a feeling of satisfaction or accomplishment. When you put them together, it means that after trying many times, you finally solved the puzzle and it made you feel very proud and happy.

I persevered through the puzzle's challenges and felt a sense of accomplishment.

Meaning: This sentence also tells us that someone worked hard to solve a puzzle, and when they finally did it, they were very happy and proud of themselves.

Choice of Words: Persevered means to continue trying even when faced with difficulties. Challenges are things that test your abilities or make something difficult. Sense means a feeling or understanding. Accomplishment is a feeling of pride or satisfaction from completing something. When you put them together, it means that you kept trying even though the puzzle was hard, and when you finally solved it, you felt very proud and happy with yourself.

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