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Rancor vs. Ranker
Rancor
/ˈræŋkə/Examples:
His speech was filled with hidden rancor from past grievances.Despite the smiles, rancor simmered between the rival siblings.The negotiations proceeded, but a rancor was felt by all parties.
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Ranker
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She quickly rose through the ranks to become the top ranker.As a ranker, his performance was consistently exceptional.The ranker was recognized for his outstanding contributions.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Rancor refers to a strong and persistent bitterness or resentment, often used in the context of feelings towards another person.
- Ranker is related to the word rank, and can describe a person who holds a high position (as in a rank holder) or something that becomes more odorous or worse (such as decay).
- Rancor has an emotional connotation, related to feelings and psychology, while ranker is more often used in a hierarchical or descriptive context.
- Remember that rancor suggests a lingering, emotional state, whereas ranker has a more structural or comparative use.
- If you think of rancor, think of heart; for ranker, think more of order or measurement.
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