As adjectives the difference between prodigal and decadent

is that prodigal is wastefully extravagant while decadent is decadent.

As a noun prodigal

is a prodigal person, a spendthrift.

As an adjective autonomous

is self-governing intelligent, sentient, self-aware, thinking, feeling, governing independently.

As a verb complete is

.

As verbs the difference between reassuring and encourage

is that reassuring is while encourage is .

As an adjective reassuring

is that reassures; causing comfort or confidence.

As a noun reassuring

is reassurance.

As nouns the difference between padres and papas

is that padres is while papas is .

As adjectives the difference between patchy and sketchy

is that patchy is full of, or covered with, patches; abounding in patches while sketchy is roughly or hastily laid out; intended for later refinement.

As adjectives the difference between patchy and fitful

is that patchy is full of, or covered with, patches; abounding in patches while fitful is irregular; unsteady; characterized by fits.

As adjectives the difference between patchy and erratic

is that patchy is full of, or covered with, patches; abounding in patches while erratic is unsteady, random; prone to unexpected changes; not consistent.

As a noun erratic is

(geology) a rock moved from one location to another, usually by a glacier.

As adjectives the difference between perplexing and demanding

is that perplexing is confusing or puzzling while demanding is requiring much endurance, strength, or patience.

As verbs the difference between perplexing and demanding

is that perplexing is present participle of lang=en while demanding is present participle of lang=en.

As adjectives the difference between complex and compliant

is that complex is made up of multiple parts; composite; not simple while compliant is willing to comply; yielding; bending; pliant; submissive; willing to do what someone wants.

As a noun complex

is a problem.

As a verb complex

is (chemistry|intransitive) to form a complex with another substance.

As adjectives the difference between complicated and complicit

is that complicated is difficult or convoluted while complicit is associated with or participating in an activity, especially one of a questionable nature.

As a verb complicated

is (complicate).