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Exasperated vs Vexed - What's the difference?

exasperated | vexed |


As verbs the difference between exasperated and vexed

is that exasperated is past tense of exasperate while vexed is past tense of vex.

As adjectives the difference between exasperated and vexed

is that exasperated is greatly annoyed; made furious while vexed is annoyed, irritated or distressed.

Stern vs Formal - What's the difference?

stern | formal |


As nouns the difference between stern and formal

is that stern is a star; a small luminous dot that can be seen on the night sky while formal is an objective.

Ready vs Straight - What's the difference?

ready | straight |


In lang=en terms the difference between ready and straight

is that ready is ready money; cash while straight is a cigarette, particularly one containing tobacco instead of marijuana. Also straighter.

As an adverb straight is

of a direction relative to the subject, precisely; as if following a direct line.

Grok vs Learn - What's the difference?

grok | learn |


As verbs the difference between grok and learn

is that grok is to have or to have acquired an intuitive understanding of; to know (something) without having to think (such as knowing the number of objects in a collection without needing to count them: see subitize) while learn is to acquire, or attempt to acquire knowledge or an ability to do something.

Brook vs Trickle - What's the difference?

brook | trickle |


In transitive terms the difference between brook and trickle

is that brook is to bear; endure; support; put up with; tolerate (usually used in the negative, with an abstract noun as object) while trickle is to pour a liquid in a very thin stream, or so that drops fall continuously.

As verbs the difference between brook and trickle

is that brook is to use; enjoy; have the full employment of while trickle is to pour a liquid in a very thin stream, or so that drops fall continuously.

As nouns the difference between brook and trickle

is that brook is a body of running water smaller than a river; a small stream while trickle is a very thin river.

As a proper noun Brook

is {{surname|from=Middle English}} for someone living by a brook.

Meticulous vs Undefined - What's the difference?

meticulous | undefined |


As adjectives the difference between meticulous and undefined

is that meticulous is (archaic) timid, fearful, overly cautious while undefined is lacking a definition or value.

Lenient vs Magnanimous - What's the difference?

lenient | magnanimous |


As adjectives the difference between lenient and magnanimous

is that lenient is lax; tolerant of deviation; permissive; not strict while magnanimous is noble and generous in spirit.

As a noun lenient

is a lenitive; an emollient.

Administration vs Astonished - What's the difference?

administration | astonished |


As a noun administration

is the act of administering; government of public affairs; the service rendered, or duties assumed, in conducting affairs; the conducting of any office or employment; direction.

As an adjective astonished is

amazed; surprised.

As a verb astonished is

past tense of astonish.

Chevre vs Feta - What's the difference?

chevre | feta |


As nouns the difference between chevre and feta

is that chevre is a type of soft cheese from goat’s milk, originating in France, often formed in a cylinder while feta is a variety of curd cheese made from sheep’s or goat’s milk and originating from Greece.

Perspective vs Philosophy - What's the difference?

perspective | philosophy |


As nouns the difference between perspective and philosophy

is that perspective is a view, vista or outlook while philosophy is the love of wisdom.

As an adjective perspective

is of, in or relating to perspective.

As a verb philosophy is

to philosophize.

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