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contestant(person, opposition, job, application)
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competitor(person, opposition, job, application)
12
contender(person, opposition, job, opponent)
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opponent(person, match, opposition, rival)
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rival(person, opposition, opponent, enemy)
11
adversary(person, opposition, rival, opponent)
9
antagonist(person, opposition, rival, opponent)
9
candidate(person, opposition, job, application)
9
enemy(person, match, opposition, rival)
9
entry(person, effort)
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newcomer
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fledgling
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freshman
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neophyte
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player(person, opposition, application, rival)
8
starter
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beginner
7
participant(person, application, submission, competitor)
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newbie
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novice
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