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Nathan, a great looking young 21 years old handsome boy, is a paradox (a situation with contradictory qualities) in the fiercely (intensely) competitive college environment. A natural charmer, he breezed through lectures with a goofy (silly) grin, his notebooks adorned (decorated) with more doodles than notes.
Despite his intelligence, his grades reflected his laid-back attitude – a consistent, underwhelming (disappointing) average. It never bothered him, but it raised eyebrows amongst his family and parents, but since they were rich, it didn’t bother much. They knew Nathan is very talented boy and he will work hard when time and motivation comes.
One afternoon, Nathan found himself in the library, seeking refuge (shelter) from a particularly dull lecture. He sprawled (stretched out lazily) across a table, intending to browse a few interesting books, when a book with complex physics equations landed beside him. He started solving at the problems and opened his notebook to work on them, but soon got stuck. Glancing up, he met the calm gaze of Ashley, an average-looking girl with a sharp mind mirrored in her glasses sitting opposite to him.
Nathan, eternally optimistic, saw an opportunity, not just for academic help but also friendly company. “Hey, can you help a lost soul decipher (decode) this hieroglyphic (complex and puzzling) mess?” he asked, gesturing (making a gesture) at the textbook.
To his surprise, Ashley readily agreed. With a gentle smile, she explained the concepts, her clear voice sparking a flicker (brief moment) of understanding in Nathan’s usually playful eyes. Soon, the equation that had seemed daunting (intimidating) began to unravel. He started solving problems with a newfound focus replacing his usual goofiness.
“Wow, Nathan, you’re actually intelligent,” Ashley remarked, a note of amusement (entertainment) in her voice. “We’re even in the same Physics class, you know.”
Nathan’s jaw dropped. “Whoa, seriously? Why haven’t I seen you around?”
“Maybe,” Ashley teased, “because you’re usually busy perfecting the art of napping with your eyes open.”
Nathan sheepishly grinned. “Okay, that’s fair. But seriously, will you help me study? It will be great help”
I love studying with friends, that ways I can achieve more all the time.” Ashey Smiled.
Thus began their unlikely partnership. Nathan, eager to learn, and Ashley, patient and kind. They studied together, in the library, at Nathan’s messy apartment, sometimes even under a tree on campus. Ashley’s guidance, coupled with his newfound dedication, brought a transformation in Nathan. Confidence replaced his earlier nonchalance (lack of concern).
Exam day arrived, and with it, a nervous energy crackled in the air. Nathan, however, felt a newfound calm. He aced the test, the once-intimidating questions yielding to his focused mind. When the results came, the entire group erupted in shock. Nathan, with his highest score ever, was beaming. He knew who he had to thank.
He found Ashley by the library, a shy smile gracing her lips. “I knew you’d do well,” she said.
That’s when Nathan confessed. The words tumbled out, a jumbled mess of gratitude and admiration. To his surprise, a blush crept onto Ashley’s cheeks. They talked for hours, a new understanding blossoming between them. This is the beginning of romance in college for Nathan and Ashley.
Nathan gradually drifted from his old friends, finding a deeper connection with Ashley. He still carried his playful spirit, but now it was tempered (adjusted) with a newfound seriousness. Their love story of romance in college, born from a chance encounter in the library, became a testament (proof) to the power of knowledge, friendship, and a little bit of serendipity (fortunate coincidence).
A good beginning of romance in college and learning new words
You learned and revised 20 words in the story
Paradox (a situation with contradictory qualities), fiercely (intensely), goofy (silly), grin (broad smile), adorned (decorated), underwhelming (disappointing), sprawled (stretched out lazily), refuge (shelter), decipher (decode), hieroglyphic (complex and puzzling), gesturing (making a gesture), flicker (brief moment), daunting (intimidating), amusement (entertainment), nonchalance (lack of concern), intimidating (frightening), tumbled (fell quickly and suddenly), tempered (adjusted or moderated), testament (proof), serendipity (fortunate coincidence).
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