splendid wonderful

entry

the piece of work that is entered in a competition

mysterious

of unknown origin

occasions

at such times

inspired

guided by; literally means "breathed into"

compliment

to give praise or positive remarks about; used in this story to mean as a way to show honor

miracle

something that means impossible

astonishing

unbelievable; amazing

illusion

an incorrect perception of reality; something that looks like a certain thing but is really different

courage

strength or bravery

to take extract from remarkable

wonderful; worthy of being spoken of or remarked upon

disastrous

terrible; as if from a disaster

broadcast

send out or communicate by radio or television

fabulous

incredible, wonderful

affectation(s)

behavior that gives a false impression

modest

not overly praising one's self

good etiquette manners regulations

rules

scandal(ous)

imporper behavior that shocks others

audience

the people who watch a performance of music, play or game

applaude(d)

to clap as in appreciation

genius

someone with outstanding abilities in a particular field

limitations

where one must stop, boundaries

ambition

the desire to do great things