Above adjective – Appearing earlier in the same text. Elite and above are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Elite" instead an adjective "Above".
Elite adjective – Selected as the best. Above and elite are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Above" instead an adjective "Elite". Nearby Words: elitist, elitism
All games from II onwards have guard types called "Elite", but ironically these are some of the weakest guards in the game (ranking only above militia).
Darkseid also has his own Elite on Apokolips, who stand above and beyond his Dog Soldiers and Parademons, though they're more of a Quirky Miniboss Squad.