As nouns the difference between rivalries and contest

is that rivalries is while contest is (uncountable) controversy; debate.

As a verb contest is

to contend.

As verbs the difference between purring and growling

is that purring is while growling is .

As nouns the difference between purring and growling

is that purring is a sound that purrs while growling is a sustained instance of growls or guttural noises.

As an adjective growling is

producing a growl.

As proper nouns the difference between juliet and harry

is that juliet is while harry is , also used as a pet form of henry and harold.

As a noun bra

is captive, hostage.

As an adjective pragmatic is

practical, concerned with making decisions and actions that are useful in practice, not just theory.

As an adjective direct

is straight, constant, without interruption.

As an adverb direct

is directly.

As a verb direct

is to manage, control, steer.

As a noun directions is

plural of lang=en.

As adjectives the difference between amish and retarded

is that amish is relating to this sect while retarded is delayed; delayed in development, hindered; impeded.

As a proper noun Amish

is a strict Anabaptist sect living mainly in Pennsylvania, Ohio and Indiana.

As a verb retarded is

past tense of retard.

As verbs the difference between renting and owning

is that renting is while owning is .

As verbs the difference between offer and promote

is that offer is (lb) to present (something) to god as a gesture of worship, or for a sacrifice while promote is to raise (someone) to a more important, responsible, or remunerative job or rank.

As a noun offer

is a proposal that has been made or offer can be (used in combinations from phrasal verbs) agent noun of off .

As nouns the difference between offer and advance

is that offer is a proposal that has been made or offer can be (used in combinations from phrasal verbs) agent noun of off while advance is a forward move; improvement or progression.

As verbs the difference between offer and advance

is that offer is (lb) to present (something) to god as a gesture of worship, or for a sacrifice while advance is to bring forward; to move towards the front; to make to go on.

As an adjective advance is

completed before need or a milestone event.

As nouns the difference between tavern and winery

is that tavern is a building containing a bar licensed to sell alcoholic drinks; an inn while winery is a place where wine is made, or a company that makes wine.