Starting is similar to Opening. Opening is a synonym of Initial. Initial is the opposite of Final. 
General is related to Condition. Condition is related to Critical. Critical is related to Crucial. 
Starting <--SimilarTo--> Opening <--Synonym--> Initial <--Antonym--> Final 
General <--RelatedTo--> Condition <--RelatedTo--> Critical <--RelatedTo--> Crucial 