As adverbs the difference between categorically and firmly

is that categorically is in a categorical manner while firmly is in a firm or definite or strong manner.

As nouns the difference between discovery and discoveries

is that discovery is something discovered while discoveries is .

As adjectives the difference between unignorable and nonnegligible

is that unignorable is that cannot be ignored while nonnegligible is not negligible.

As a verb deem

is .

As a noun make is

skin (on liquids), sputum, placenta.

As nouns the difference between hymn and mantra

is that hymn is a song of praise or worship while mantra is the hymn portions of the Vedas; any passage of these used as a prayer.

As a verb hymn

is to sing (a hymn).

As adjectives the difference between cryptic and xeric

is that cryptic is having hidden meaning while xeric is said of an environment or habitat that is extremely dry, lacking humidity and water.

As a noun cryptic

is a cryptic crossword.

As nouns the difference between gratuity and severance

is that gratuity is a reward, service, or payment provided freely, without obligation while severance is the act of severing or the state of being severed.

As nouns the difference between contempt and mock

is that contempt is (uncountable) the state of contemning; the feeling or attitude of regarding someone or something as inferior, base, or worthless; scorn, disdain while mock is an imitation, usually of lesser quality.

As a verb mock is

to mimic, to simulate.

As an adjective mock is

imitation, not genuine; fake.

As nouns the difference between cut and thrust

is that cut is vial while thrust is (fencing) an attack made by moving the sword parallel to its length and landing with the point.

As verbs the difference between cut and thrust

is that cut is to beat it; to take a hike; to get lost while thrust is (lb) to make advance with.

As an interjection cut

is beat it]]!; take a hike!; [[get lost|get lost!.

In intransitive terms the difference between collect and claim

is that collect is to collect objects as a hobby while claim is to be entitled to anything; to deduce a right or title; to have a claim.

As verbs the difference between collect and claim

is that collect is to gather together; amass while claim is to demand ownership of.

As nouns the difference between collect and claim

is that collect is the prayer said before the reading of the epistle lesson, especially one found in a prayerbook, as with the Book of Common Prayer while claim is a demand of ownership made for something (e.g. claim ownership, claim victory).

As an adjective collect

is to be paid for by the recipient, as a telephone call or a shipment.

As an adverb collect

is with payment due from the recipient.