first place

commencement fore forefront fountainhead origin rise source start van vanguard

completion conclusion death effect end ending finish result stop

bottom follower foot ignorance inability rear stupidity

advantage priority

advancement elevation favoritism precedence preferment promotion

prelation pride of place upgrading

demotion

disfavor dislike equality hate hatred last choice rejection

accolade advantage bonus bounty championship citation crown dividend gold honor inducement jackpot medal payoff purse reward scholarship title trophy windfall

acquirement acquisition cake capture carrot decoration gravy guerdon haul laurel loot meed pickings pillage plum plunder possession premium privilege recompense requital spoil spoils stakes strokes swag

blue-ribbon feather in cap gold star

hindrance loss

lack need want

blame punishment

best head

captain chief choice cream elite flower lead leader pick pride prime prize utmost

worst

base bottom foot lowest nadir