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a1 |
of the first rank or degree. [1/6 definitions] |
abasement |
the act of bringing down or the state of being brought down in rank, status, or reputation. |
above |
higher in rank, level, or quality than. [1/5 definitions] |
Adm. |
abbreviation of "Admiral," a naval commissioned officer of the highest rank, or the commander of a fleet or squadron. |
admiral |
an officer in the United States Navy of the highest rank; the commander of a fleet of ships or military unit. |
advance |
to raise in rank or position. [2/8 definitions] |
advancement |
a move to a higher or better position or rank. [1/2 definitions] |
antecede |
to go before in time, or to be higher in rank or place. |
archbishop |
a bishop of the highest rank. |
archbishopric |
the position, rank, or term of an archbishop. [1/2 definitions] |
archduchess |
a woman having a rank equivalent to that of an archduke. [1/2 definitions] |
armband |
a cloth band worn around the upper arm as a badge of rank, membership, or the like, or as a symbol, as of mourning. |
ascend |
to move towards a higher rank or position. [1/5 definitions] |
aspirant |
a person who aspires, esp. to a certain position, rank, or the like. [1/2 definitions] |
assoc. |
abbreviation of "associate," or "associates," a person or persons holding a subordinate rank of membership. |
associate |
having a position with less power, rank, or status. [1/6 definitions] |
-ate1 |
position, rank, or group, or one who has or belongs to such. [1/5 definitions] |
b |
of the second rank or degree. [1/5 definitions] |
badge |
a piece of metal, cloth, or other material worn to signify a particular membership, rank, occupation, or accomplishment. [1/3 definitions] |
baron |
a nobleman by birth of a particular rank. |
baronage |
the rank of baron. [2 definitions] |
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