Rewrite the following sentence using the provided word to keep meaning as that of the original one (do not change the form of the word in brackets). Although he took a taxi, Jack still arrived late for the conference. (SPITE) → ____________________________________________________________.

Rewrite the following sentence using the provided word to keep meaning as that of the original one (do not change the form of the word in brackets).

Although he took a taxi, Jack still arrived late for the conference. (SPITE)

→ ____________________________________________________________.