In transitive terms the difference between exploit and adopt

is that exploit is to use for one’s own advantage while adopt is to select and take or approve.

As a noun exploit

is a heroic or extraordinary deed.

As nouns the difference between profile and brochure

is that profile is the outermost shape, view, or edge of an object while brochure is a booklet of printed informational matter, like a pamphlet, often for promotional purposes.

As a verb profile

is to create a summary or collection of information, especially about a person.

As verbs the difference between contrary and contradicting

is that contrary is (obsolete) to oppose; to frustrate while contradicting is .

As an adjective contrary

is opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse.

As an adverb contrary

is contrarily.

As a noun contrary

is the opposite.

As verbs the difference between granted and recognized

is that granted is (grant) while recognized is (recognize).

As an adverb granted

is .

As a preposition granted

is (used to mark the premise of a syllogistic argument).

As an adjective recognized is

notable; distinguished; honored.

In lang=en terms the difference between slew and steer

is that slew is to skid while steer is to direct a conversation.

As nouns the difference between slew and steer

is that slew is (us) a large amount or slew can be the act, or process of slaying while steer is the castrated male of cattle, especially one raised for beef production or steer can be (informal) a suggestion about a course of action or steer can be (obsolete) a helmsman; a pilot.

As verbs the difference between slew and steer

is that slew is (nautical) to rotate or turn something about its axis or slew can be (slay) while steer is to castrate (a male calf) or steer can be to guide the course of a vessel, vehicle, aircraft etc (by means of a device such as a rudder, paddle, or steering wheel).

As nouns the difference between redemption and resolution

is that redemption is the act of redeeming or something redeemed while resolution is a strong will, determination.

As nouns the difference between bandpass and lowpass

is that bandpass is a bandpass filter while lowpass is (digital signal processing) an audio filter that discards higher frequencies]] while [[preserve|preserving lower ones.

As an adjective bandpass

is .

As adjectives the difference between brisk and acerbic

is that brisk is full of liveliness and activity; characterized by quickness of motion or action; lively; spirited; quick while acerbic is tasting sour or bitter.

As a verb brisk

is to make or become lively; to enliven; to animate.

As adjectives the difference between brassy and barefaced

is that brassy is resembling brass while barefaced is undisguisedly offensive and bold; crude; coarse; brazen.

As a noun brassy

is same as brassie .

As adjectives the difference between repulsive and malicious

is that repulsive is while malicious is of, pertaining to, or as a result of malice or spite.