As verbs the difference between riveting and alluring

is that riveting is present participle of lang=en while alluring is present participle of lang=en.

As adjectives the difference between riveting and alluring

is that riveting is commanding the attention of spectators while alluring is having the power to allure.

As nouns the difference between riveting and alluring

is that riveting is the act of joining with rivets while alluring is the action of the verb allure.

Portentous is a synonym of prophetic.

As adjectives the difference between portentous and prophetic

is that portentous is of momentous or ominous significance while prophetic is of, or relating to a prophecy or a prophet.

Inch is a related term of fling.

In figuratively|lang=en terms the difference between inch and fling

is that inch is (figuratively) a very short distance while fling is (figuratively) an attempt, a try (as in "give it a fling" ).

As nouns the difference between inch and fling

is that inch is a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot, or exactly 254 centimetres or inch can be (scotland) a small island while fling is an act of throwing, often violently.

As verbs the difference between inch and fling

is that inch is (followed by a preposition) to advance very slowly, or by a small amount (in a particular direction) while fling is to throw with violence or quick movement; to hurl.

Outmoded is a related term of venerable.

As adjectives the difference between outmoded and venerable

is that outmoded is unfashionable while venerable is used as a form of address for an archdeacon in the anglican church.

As a verb outmoded

is (outmode).

Reflex is a related term of unintentional.

As adjectives the difference between reflex and unintentional

is that reflex is bent, turned back or reflected while unintentional is not intended or deliberate; inadvertent; unwitting.

As a noun reflex

is an automatic response to a simple stimulus which does not require mental processing.

As a verb reflex

is to bend, turn back or reflect.

Ease is a related term of assurance.

As nouns the difference between ease and assurance

is that ease is the state of being comfortable or free from stress while assurance is the act of assuring; a declaration tending to inspire full confidence; that which is designed to give confidence.

As a verb ease

is to free (something) from pain, worry, agitation, etc.

Maltreat is a related term of misapply.

As verbs the difference between maltreat and misapply

is that maltreat is to treat badly, to abuse while misapply is to apply incorrectly; to misuse.

Subsidiary is a related term of additional.

As adjectives the difference between subsidiary and additional

is that subsidiary is auxiliary or supplemental while additional is supplemental or added to something.

As nouns the difference between subsidiary and additional

is that subsidiary is a company owned by a parent company or a holding company, also called daughter company or sister company while additional is something added.

Complaisant is a synonym of gracious.

As adjectives the difference between complaisant and gracious

is that complaisant is compliant while gracious is kind and warmly courteous.

As an interjection gracious is

expression of surprise, contempt, outrage, disgust, boredom, frustration.

Curt is a related term of transistory.