ancillary |
augmentation |
As nouns the difference between ancillary and augmentation
is that
ancillary is something that serves an ancillary function, such as an easel for a painter while
augmentation is the act or process of augmenting.
As an adjective ancillary
is subordinate; secondary; auxiliary; accessory.
redress |
redemption |
As nouns the difference between redress and redemption
is that
redress is the act of redressing; a making right; reformation; correction; amendment while
redemption is the act of redeeming or something redeemed.
As a verb redress
is to put in order again; to set right; to emend; to revise.
thug |
ghetto |
As nouns the difference between thug and ghetto
is that
thug is a criminal with an intimidating and unseemly appearance and mannerisms, who treats others violently and roughly, especially for hire while
ghetto is an (often walled) area of a city in which Jews are concentrated by force and law. Used particularly of areas in medieval Italy and in Nazi-controlled Europe.
As an adjective ghetto is
of or relating to a ghetto or to ghettos in general.
As a verb ghetto is
to confine (a specified group of people) to a ghetto.
imperialism |
racism |
As nouns the difference between imperialism and racism
is that
imperialism is the policy of forcefully extending a nation's authority by territorial gain or by the establishment of economic and political dominance over other nations while
racism is the belief that each race has distinct and intrinsic attributes.
backpack |
lunchbox |
As nouns the difference between backpack and lunchbox
is that
backpack is a knapsack, sometimes mounted on a light frame, but always supported by straps, worn on a person’s back for the purpose of carrying things, especially when hiking]], or on a student's back when [[carry|carrying books while
lunchbox is a container for transporting meals, especially lunch.
As a verb backpack
is to hike and camp overnight in backcountry with one's gear carried in a backpack.
wharf |
straight |
As nouns the difference between wharf and straight
is that
wharf is a man-made landing place for ships on a shore or river bank while
straight is something that is not crooked or bent.
As an adjective straight is
not crooked or bent; having a constant direction throughout its length.
As an adverb straight is
of a direction relative to the subject, precisely; as if following a direct line.
As a verb straight is
to straighten.
principal |
costumer |
As an adjective principal
is principal, main.
As a noun costumer is
a person who designs, makes or supplies theatrical costumes; a costumier.
clearance |
segregate |
As a noun clearance
is the act of clearing or something (such as a space) cleared.
As an adjective segregate is
separate; select.
As a verb segregate is
to separate, used especially of social policies that directly or indirectly keep races or ethnic groups apart.
afforded |
given |
As verbs the difference between afforded and given
is that
afforded is (
afford) while
given is .
As a preposition given is
considering; taking into account.
As a noun given is
a condition that is assumed to be true without further evaluation.
As an adjective given is
already arranged.
mysterious |
ancient |
As adjectives the difference between mysterious and ancient
is that
mysterious is of unknown origin while
ancient is having lasted from a remote period; having been of long duration; of great age; very old.
As a noun ancient is
a person who is very old.
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