EminenceA high rank or position of importance. Usually signifies a standing out in a particular field.
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The state or quality of being prominent or distinguished."Her eminence in the field of molecular biology earned her a Nobel Prize."
A position of superiority or command."The eminence of the general was undeniable to his soldiers."
VictorianRelating to or characteristic of the period of the reign of Queen Victoria of Great Britain.
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Of or relating to the period of Queen Victoria's reign, from 1837 to 1901."The stunning Victorian architecture of the building caught her eye."
Typically characterized by moralizing and social values of the Victorian period."His Victorian attitudes towards marriage and fidelity were viewed as outdated by his peers."
CardinalA high church official in the Catholic Church.
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A leading dignitary of the Roman Catholic Church."The cardinal was preparing for the upcoming Papal Conclave."
MilitantAggressively active in a cause, particularly in political or social contexts.
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Favoring forcible opposition to the existing order or government."His militant speeches raised concerns among the establishment."
Engaging in warfare or combat."The militant groups were involved in a long drawn conflict."
AsceticA person who practices severe self-discipline, often for religious reasons.
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A person who practices severe self-discipline and abstention from all forms of indulgence, usually for religious reasons."Through years of ascetic lifestyle, he had learned to suppress his desires."