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| inferior(noun, adjective, person, light, low) | |
| subordinate(noun, adjective, person, inferior, sensitive) | |
| secondary(noun, adjective, person, light, low) | |
| underling(noun, person, inferior, subordinate, over) | |
| junior(noun, adjective, person, light, slight) | |
| lowly | |
| minor(adjective, light, low, inferior, subordinate) | |
| junior-grade | |
| lower(adjective, light, slight, low, inferior) | |
| sub(noun, low, subject, sensitive, minor) | |
| lieutenant(noun, master) | |
| low(adjective, light, inferior, minor, over) | |
| lower-ranking | |
| officer(noun, master, combatant) | |
| petty(adjective, over) | |
| subject(adjective, low, inferior, minor, subordinate) | |
| brigadier(noun, master) | |
| captain(noun, master) | |
| dependent(adjective, light, slight, low, inferior) | |
| ensign(noun, master, combatant) |
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