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Vocabulary
1. Astonishing (adjective) – Amazing, 13. Outfit (noun) – Group, team, unit,
astounding, surprising, stunning, organization, gang
remarkable
14. Maiden (adjective) – First, initial, inaugural,
2. Quadrennial (adjective) – Occurring every premier, opening
four years
15. In the realm of possibility (phrase) –
3. Extravaganza (noun) – Spectacle, pageant, possible ,
show, festival, gala
16. Mettle (noun) – Spirit, resolve, fortitude,
4. Dwarf (verb) – Overshadow, dominate, courage, endurance
eclipse, surpass, outshine
17. Triumph (noun) – Victory, success, win,
5. Holy (adjective) – Sacred, divine, hallowed, conquest, achievement
consecrated, blessed
18. Springboard (noun) – Launchpad, catalyst,
6. Grail (noun) – cup, prize stepping stone, platform, means

7. Lead up to (phrase) – Precede, culminate 19. Go on (phrasal verb) – Continue, proceed,

in, result in, lead to, approach carry on, persist, endure

8. Marquee event (noun) – A match worth 20. Clinch (verb) – to finally get or win
high importance, where you expect a full something
house.
21. Coveted (adjective) – Desired, sought-after,
9. De facto (adjective) – Actual, real, effective,
envied, longed-for, prized
in practice, existing
22. Secure (verb) – Obtain, acquire, gain,
10. Biennial (adjective) – Occurring every two
achieve, ensure
years
23. Keen (to) (adjective) – Eager, enthusiastic,
11. Indelible (adjective) – Permanent, lasting,
intent, anxious, ardent
unforgettable, ineradicable, enduring
24. Sharpen one’s skills (phrase) – Hone,
12. Consciousness (noun) – Awareness,
refine, enhance, improve, perfect
perception, cognizance, alertness,
recognition

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25. Roster (noun) – List, schedule, register, 34. Inch closer to (phrase) – Approach, near,
lineup, catalog move towards, advance towards, edge
closer to
26. Trio (noun) – Triplet, threesome, triad,
group of three, trio 35. Barring (preposition) – Except for,
excluding, apart from, other than, besides
27. Chock-a-block (adjective) – Full, crowded,
packed, jammed, overloaded
36. Bare (adjective) – Simple, unadorned, plain,
28. Get a taste of something (phrase) – basic, unembellished
Experience, sample, try, test, get a feel of
37. Go by (phrasal verb) – to base an opinion,
decision, or judgment on something
29. Stellar (adjective) – Outstanding, excellent,
superb, magnificent, exceptional
38. Optimism (noun) – Hopefulness, positivity,
30. Make good on (phrase) – Fulfill, honor,
confidence, buoyancy, sanguinity
keep, uphold, satisfy
39. Scoreline (noun) – Result, outcome, score,
31. Tourney (noun) – Tournament,
tally, count
competition, contest, championship, match
40. Green shoots (noun) – Signs of growth,
indications of recovery, evidence of
32. Restock (verb) – Replenish, refill, resupply,
improvement, new beginnings, fresh starts
renew, replace

33. Cupboard (noun) – a piece of furniture with

a door and typically shelves, used for
storage (of title/trophies).

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