As nouns the difference between exam and vet

is that exam is form of Shortened form|examination|lang=en especially when meaning test or in compound terms.vet is a veterinarian or veterinary surgeon.

As a verb vet is

to thoroughly check or investigate particularly with regard to providing formal approval.

As nouns the difference between rumor and murmur

is that rumor is a statement or claim of questionable accuracy, from no known reliable source, usually spread by word of mouth while murmur is low or indistinct sounds or speech.

As verbs the difference between rumor and murmur

is that rumor is to tell a rumor about; to gossip while murmur is to grumble; to complain in a low, muttering voice, or express discontent {{term|at}} or {{term|against}} someone or something.

As nouns the difference between rumour and murmur

is that rumour is while murmur is (countable) low or indistinct sounds or speech.

As a verb murmur is

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As nouns the difference between alliance and associate

is that alliance is the state of being allied while associate is a person united with another or others in an act, enterprise, or business; a partner or colleague.

As verbs the difference between alliance and associate

is that alliance is to connect or unite by alliance; to ally while associate is to join in or form a league, union, or association.

As an adjective associate is

joined with another or others and having equal or nearly equal status.

As a proper noun wild

is for a wild person, or for someone living in uncultivated land.

As a noun penguin is

any of several flightless sea birds, of order sphenisciformes , found in the southern hemisphere; marked by their usual upright stance, walking on short legs, and (generally) their stark black and white plumage.

As an adjective deck

is thick.

As a noun decking is

the material from which a deck is made.

As a verb decking is

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As a noun apprehension

is the physical act of seizing or taking hold of; seizure.

As an adjective ominous is

of or pertaining to an omen or to omens; being or exhibiting an omen; significant.

As verbs the difference between confound and boggle

is that confound is to confuse; to mix up; to puzzle while boggle is to be bewildered, dumbfounded, or confused.

As a noun confound

is (statistics) a confounding variable.

As nouns the difference between clarity and meaning

is that clarity is the state, or measure of being clear, either in appearance, thought or style; lucidity while meaning is the symbolic value of something.

As a verb meaning is

present participle of lang=en.

As an adjective meaning is

having a (specified) intention.

As adverbs the difference between strictly and firmly

is that strictly is in a strict manner while firmly is in a firm or definite or strong manner.