rancor, rank or

Rancor or rancor ( one word ) means bitterness or resentment; malice--
He answered politely, but his rancor was evident.
That kind of response will only engender rancor.

Rank or or rank or ( two words ) means official position or standing ( rank ) offered as an alternative ( or )--
Does this have something to do with his rank or position?
Did you notice his rank or unit?

Rank or may also mean a row or column ( rank ) offered as an alternative ( or )--
Do you want these people lined up in a rank or left seated until called?
He can't remember his rank or file; where does he belong?

Now that you know that, you can say--
"Don't refer to your rank or status; you'll only inspire rancor."