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Grievous vs Calamitous - What's the difference?

grievous | calamitous | Related terms |

Grievous is a related term of calamitous.


As adjectives the difference between grievous and calamitous

is that grievous is causing grief, pain or sorrow while calamitous is concerning or involving calamity, disastrous.

Memorable vs Conspicuous - What's the difference?

memorable | conspicuous | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between memorable and conspicuous

is that memorable is worthy to be remembered; very important or remarkable while conspicuous is obvious or easy to notice.

Turn vs Appropriate - What's the difference?

turn | appropriate | Related terms |

Turn is a related term of appropriate.


As verbs the difference between turn and appropriate

is that turn is (lb) non-linear physical movement while appropriate is (archaic) to make suitable; to suit.

As a noun turn

is a change of direction or orientation.

As an adjective appropriate is

(obsolete) set apart for a particular use or person; reserved.

Prize vs Jimmy - What's the difference?

prize | jimmy | Synonyms |


As nouns the difference between prize and jimmy

is that prize is that which is taken from another; something captured; a thing seized by force, stratagem, or superior power while jimmy is chocolate sprinkles used as a topping for ice cream, cookies, or cupcakes.

As verbs the difference between prize and jimmy

is that prize is to consider highly valuable; to esteem while jimmy is to pry (something, especially a lock) open with or as if with a crowbar.

As a proper noun Jimmy is

a diminutive=James given name or Jim, also used as a formal given name.

Finite vs Minimal - What's the difference?

finite | minimal | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between finite and minimal

is that finite is having an end or limit; constrained by bounds while minimal is the smallest possible amount, quantity, or degree.

Intemperate vs Vicious - What's the difference?

intemperate | vicious | Related terms |

Intemperate is a related term of vicious.


As adjectives the difference between intemperate and vicious

is that intemperate is lacking moderation, temper or control while vicious is pertaining to vice; characterised by immorality or depravity.

As a verb intemperate

is (obsolete|transitive) to disorder.

Dissolution vs Perseverance - What's the difference?

dissolution | perseverance | Related terms |

Dissolution is a related term of perseverance.


As nouns the difference between dissolution and perseverance

is that dissolution is the termination of an organized body or legislative assembly, especially a formal dismissal while perseverance is perseverance (persistent determination to adhere to a course of action; insistence).

Disclose vs Espy - What's the difference?

disclose | espy | Related terms |

Disclose is a related term of espy.


In lang=en terms the difference between disclose and espy

is that disclose is to expose to the knowledge of others; to make known, state openly, reveal while espy is to look or search narrowly; to look about; to watch; to take notice; to spy.

As verbs the difference between disclose and espy

is that disclose is (obsolete) to open up, unfasten while espy is to catch sight of; to perceive with the eyes; to discover, as a distant object partly concealed, or not obvious to notice; to see at a glance; to discern unexpectedly; to spy; as, to espy land; to espy a man in a crowd.

As a noun disclose

is (obsolete) a disclosure.

Monomania vs Madness - What's the difference?

monomania | madness | Synonyms |


As nouns the difference between monomania and madness

is that monomania is excessive interest or concentration on a singular object or subject while madness is the state of being mad; insanity; mental disease.

Mischance vs Misery - What's the difference?

mischance | misery | Related terms |

Mischance is a related term of misery.


As nouns the difference between mischance and misery

is that mischance is bad luck, misfortune while misery is great unhappiness; extreme pain of body or mind; wretchedness; distress; woe.

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