1a very steep rock face or cliff, especially a tall one
precipice
2a side shoot or branch on a plant
offshoot
3ignoring the true complexities of an issue; superficial
facile
4(of a person or their clothes) unfashionable and unstylish in appearance (typically used of a woman
dowdy
5the quality of being fat or of heavy build
stoutness
6at this time
at this stage in the game
7the perfect chamce
golden opportunity
8win easily
blow the competition away
9somebody who is expected to win
front runner
10spend money
lighten one’s wallet
11defend someone
go to bat for someone
13start before others
get a head start
14right at the end
down to the wire
15the best
cream of the crop