As nouns the difference between clear and refresh

is that clear is (scientology) an idea state of beingness free of unwanted influences while refresh is the periodic energizing required to maintain the contents of computer memory, the display luminance of a computer screen, etc.

As a verb refresh is

to renew or revitalize.

As nouns the difference between escrow and fund

is that escrow is (legal) a written instrument, such as a deed, temporarily deposited with a neutral third party (the escrow agent), by the agreement of two parties to a valid contract the escrow agent will deliver the document to the benefited party when the conditions of the contract have been met the depositor has no control over the instrument in escrow while fund is discovery, finding, find (something that is found).

As a verb escrow

is to place in escrow.

As adjectives the difference between alchemistic and alchemical

is that alchemistic is of or pertaining to alchemists while alchemical is (label) of or pertaining to the medieval chemical science and philosophy of alchemy.

As adjectives the difference between restricted and probationary

is that restricted is limited within bounds while probationary is of, pertaining to, or subject to probation.

As a verb restricted

is (restrict).

As verbs the difference between assess and assert

is that assess is to determine, estimate or judge the value of; to evaluate while assert is to declare with assurance or plainly and strongly; to state positively.

As a noun assert is

(computer science) an assert statement; a section of source code which tests whether an expected condition is true.

As adjectives the difference between introspective and superficial

is that introspective is examining one's own perceptions and sensory experiences; contemplative or thoughtful about oneself while superficial is shallow, lacking substance.

As a noun superficial is

(chiefly in plural) a surface detail.

As a verb dialogue

is .

As an adjective mutual is

having the same relationship, each to each other.

As a noun mutual is

a mutual fund, etc.

As verbs the difference between hoax and misinforming

is that hoax is to deceive (someone) by making them believe something which has been maliciously or mischievously fabricated (scam) while misinforming is .

As a noun hoax

is anything deliberately intended to deceive or trick.

As nouns the difference between hoax and misinformation

is that hoax is anything deliberately intended to deceive or trick while misinformation is information that is incorrect.

As a verb hoax

is to deceive (someone) by making them believe something which has been maliciously or mischievously fabricated (scam).

As nouns the difference between textbook and brochure

is that textbook is a coursebook, a formal manual of instruction in a specific subject, especially one for use in schools or colleges while brochure is a booklet of printed informational matter, like a pamphlet, often for promotional purposes.

As an adjective textbook

is of or pertaining to textbooks or their style, especially in being dry and pedagogical; textbooky, textbooklike.