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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 is a noun related to feelings of animosity and bitterness, while ranker is a noun that generally refers to something or someone that ranks.
- Remember that rancor has an o like in hostile, emphasizing emotional bitterness.
- Ranker contains rank, which is associated with hierarchy or order, helping to remember it's related to rankings.
- In pronunciation, rancor has a softer ending with an or sound, while ranker ends in a clearer er sound, distinguishing them aurally.
- The context often clues you in: feelings and emotions hint at rancor, while anything to do with order or lists points to ranker.
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