Grade
Grade noun - Degree of excellence.
Usage example: only motor oil of the highest grade for his fancy sports car
Par
Par noun - Something set up as an example against which others of the same type are compared.
Usage example: that last dining experience was not quite up to par
Both words in one sentence
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Sue Sylvester, complete and utterly self-inflicted due to being a universe-grade Jerk Ass on par with the Prince from Level E.
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Physically, Evronian warriors are on par with humans, and their weapons cannot even scratch Xadhoom, not even the starship-grade ones, while Xadhoom can annihilate their ships without effort.
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Running Gag: Whether or not Ashley Kachadorian is supposed to watch the door, as well as Brittnay being told she gives sub-par hand jobs, stuff happening in the 3rd grade, among lots others.
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