As prepositions the difference between around and across

is that around is defining a circle or closed curve containing a thing while across is to, toward or from the far side of (something that lies between two points of interest).

As adverbs the difference between around and across

is that around is generally while across is from one side to the other.

As an adjective around

is alive; existing.

As a noun across is

(crosswords) a clue whose solution runs horizontally in the grid.

As nouns the difference between test and exam

is that test is a cupel or cupelling hearth in which precious metals are melted for trial and refinement or test can be (obsolete) a witness while exam is (informal) especially when meaning'' test ''or in compound terms .

As a verb test

is to refine (gold, silver, etc) in a test or cupel; to subject to cupellation or test can be (obsolete) to make a testament, or will.

As adjectives the difference between awake and aware

is that awake is not asleep; conscious while aware is vigilant or on one's guard against danger or difficulty.

As a verb awake

is (label) to become conscious after having slept.

As adjectives the difference between alert and aware

is that alert is attentive; awake; on guard while aware is vigilant or on one's guard against danger or difficulty.

As a noun alert

is an alarm.

As a verb alert

is to give warning to.

As adjectives the difference between conscious and aware

is that conscious is alert, awake while aware is vigilant or on one's guard against danger or difficulty.

As an adjective aware

is vigilant or on one's guard against danger or difficulty.

As a noun award is

(legal) a judgment, sentence, or final decision specifically: the decision of arbitrators in a case submitted.

As a verb award is

(legal) to give by sentence or judicial determination; to assign or apportion, after careful regard to the nature of the case; to adjudge; as, the arbitrators awarded damages to the complainant.

As nouns the difference between ward and award

is that ward is (archaic|or|obsolete) a guard; a guardian or watchman or ward can be protection, defence while award is (legal) a judgment, sentence, or final decision specifically: the decision of arbitrators in a case submitted.

As verbs the difference between ward and award

is that ward is to keep in safety, to watch over, to guard while award is (legal) to give by sentence or judicial determination; to assign or apportion, after careful regard to the nature of the case; to adjudge; as, the arbitrators awarded damages to the complainant.

As verbs the difference between avert and advert

is that avert is to turn aside or away while advert is to turn attention.

As a noun advert is

(british|informal) an advertisement, an ad.

As a verb avert

is to turn aside or away.

As an adjective adverse is

unfavorable; antagonistic in purpose or effect; hostile; actively opposing one's interests or wishes; contrary to one's welfare; acting against; working in an opposing direction.

As an adjective adverse

is unfavorable; antagonistic in purpose or effect; hostile; actively opposing one's interests or wishes; contrary to one's welfare; acting against; working in an opposing direction.

As a noun verse is

a poetic form with regular meter and a fixed rhyme scheme.

As a verb verse is

(obsolete) to compose verses or verse can be to educate about, to teach about or verse can be (colloquial) to oppose, to be an opponent for, as in a game, contest or battle.