representative; exemplary; model
whether or not; presence or absence
groundless fear; thinking too much; making too much of
leader; guide; mentor; coach
carrying voice; well-projected voice
aspiration; volunteering; desire; application
to glare; to dazzle; to glitter
propulsion; drive; promotion (of a policy, project, movement, etc.); furtherance; advancement
beautiful man and woman; handsome couple
beauty contest to name Miss ...
prize winner; pennant winner; victor
closing party; closing event of a school, etc. festival
cultivation; refinement; culture; education
favorite (top choice) for the championship (favourite); best bet for the title
extended leave; long vacation
better; preferable; more; increase; (arch.) increase; (arch.) growth
overall victory; championship
in form; ceremonial; for form's sake; pro forma
itchy; creepy; feeling uneasy
advice; counsel; suggestion; tip; hint
first match (in a series)
being defeated; being eliminated (from competition)
to injure; to damage; to kill; to hinder; to obstruct
suddenly and precipitately; take a sudden turn
uncouth person; disgusting fellow; nuisance; outcast; bore
expressing one's feelings; communicating one's intention; declaration of intent
superior airs; air of importance; overemphasis
faddist; follow-the-crowd type; poser; trend junkie; sheep
starting; inauguration; launch; founding; establishment; start-up