Puzzle 20150318999730

Click the first and last characters of the items you find.

To get rid of or do away with something.
The word "____" is used to describe situations or activities in which people or firms compete with each other. (Ex) We need to work harder to remain ____ with other companies.
If something ____s, it becomes worse in some way.
Your ____ on something or someone is your need for them in order to succeed or be able to survive.

The word "____" means soon after the beginning of a process or situation, rather than in the middle or at the end of it.
Something that is ____ is extremely large in size or amount.
If you ____ a piece of clothing that is fastened with hooks, you undo the hooks.
If you ____, you jump high in the air or jump a long distance. / A ____ is a large and important change, increase, or advance.