​officially

​The judges offically declared this lamb be the winner of the first-place blue ribbon.

​typically

​Plants compete for light. Typically, or usually, those that get more light grow faster.

sweeping

The winner of the election made a broad, sweeping gesture to thank her supporters.

obvious

A clear photo of the finish line makes the winner of the race obvious.

preliminary

When strangers meet, shaking hands may be the preliminary or first thing they do.

embarrassed

Don't be embarrassed or ashamed if you have tried your best but failed to win.

brutal

Harsh, or brutal, weathr can make running on the field very difficult.

gorgeous

Male parrots have gorgeous feathers. The rich colors help them compete for mate.

supposedly

A school is supposedly, or though to be, where children learn about the world.

opponents

There must be at least tow opponents, or rivals, in any competition.