Minor
Minor adjective - Having not so great importance or rank as another.
Usage example: some minor official with an exaggerated sense of his own importance
Senior
Senior adjective - Being of advanced years and especially past middle age.
Usage example: bought special food intended for senior dogs
Nearby Word: seniority
Both words in one sentence
- Azumanga Daioh has this, although minor character Kaori does get moved to a different homeroom for senior year.
Source: New Year Same Class - Many minor characters; particularly senior military officers, intelligence officers and businessmen; are often seen chomping cigars.
Source: Cigar Chomper - The (late) senior member of the "Beltway Sniper" serial killer duo was convicted of multiple murders, and Corruption of a Minor because his fellow killer was 17 at the time of the murders.
Source: Corruption of a Minor
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