As nouns the difference between action and state

is that action is something done so as to accomplish a purpose while state is a polity.

As verbs the difference between action and state

is that action is to act on a request etc, in order to put it into effect while state is to declare to be a fact.

As an interjection action

is demanding or signifying the start of something, usually an act or scene of a theatric performance.

As an adjective state is

stately.

As a proper noun State is

state University, as the shortened form of any public university name.

As adjectives the difference between attentive and heedful

is that attentive is paying attention; noticing, watching, listening, or attending closely while heedful is taking heed.

Tractable is a related term of compliant.

As adjectives the difference between tractable and compliant

is that tractable is capable of being easily led, taught, or managed; docile; manageable; governable while compliant is willing to comply; yielding; bending; pliant; submissive; willing to do what someone wants.

Sagacious is a related term of tart.

As adjectives the difference between sagacious and tart

is that sagacious is having or showing keen discernment, sound judgment, and farsightedness; mentally shrewd while tart is sharp to the taste; acid; sour.

As a noun tart is

a type of small open pie, or piece of pastry, containing jelly or conserve; a sort of fruit pie or tart can be (british|slang) a prostitute.

As a verb tart is

to practice prostitution.

Penetrating is a related term of acrimonious.

As adjectives the difference between penetrating and acrimonious

is that penetrating is able to pierce or penetrate while acrimonious is angry, acid, and sharp in delivering argumentative replies: bitter; mean-spirited; sharp in language or tone.

As a verb penetrating

is .

As verbs the difference between yelp and assure

is that yelp is to utter an abrupt, high-pitched noise while assure is to make sure and secure.

As a noun yelp

is an abrupt, high-pitched noise or utterance.

In transitive terms the difference between ruffle and disconcert

is that ruffle is to disturb; especially, to cause to flutter while disconcert is to frustrate, make go wrong.

As a noun ruffle

is any gathered or curled strip of fabric added as trim or decoration.W

Spin is a related term of glide.

As nouns the difference between spin and glide

is that spin is spin while glide is the act of gliding.

As a verb glide is

to move softly, smoothly, or effortlessly.

Instruct is a related term of assure.

As verbs the difference between instruct and assure

is that instruct is (label) to teach by giving instructions while assure is .

As nouns the difference between instruct and assure

is that instruct is (label) instruction while assure is insuree.

As adjectives the difference between instruct and assure

is that instruct is (label) arranged; furnished; provided while assure is insured.

Defence is a related term of pretext.

As nouns the difference between defence and pretext

is that defence is the action of defending, of protecting from attack, danger or injury while pretext is a false, contrived, or assumed purpose or reason; a pretense.

As verbs the difference between defence and pretext

is that defence is (obsolete|transitive) to furnish with defences; to fortify while pretext is to employ a pretext, which involves using a false or contrived purpose for soliciting the gain of something else.