As verbs the difference between irradiate and luminesce

is that irradiate is to throw rays of light upon; to illuminate; to brighten; to adorn with luster while luminesce is to give off light, including in the invisible electromagnetic radiation frequencies, or become luminescent.

As an adjective irradiate

is illuminated; irradiated; made brilliant or splendid.

As verbs the difference between scrape and screw

is that scrape is to draw an object, especially a sharp or angular one, along (something) while exerting pressure while screw is to connect or assemble pieces using a screw.

As nouns the difference between scrape and screw

is that scrape is a broad, shallow injury left by scraping (rather than a cut or a scratch) while screw is a device that has a helical function.

As an adjective numb is

without the power of sensation and motion or feeling; insensible.

As a verb numb is

to cause to become numb.

As adjectives the difference between wholesome and conducive

is that wholesome is promoting good health and well-being while conducive is tending to contribute to, encourage, or bring about some result.

As an adjective wholesome

is promoting good health and well-being.

As a noun handy is

tail.

As a noun mandarin

is mandarin (person).

As a proper noun citrus is

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As adjectives the difference between testy and fractious

is that testy is easily annoyed, irritable while fractious is given to troublemaking.

As nouns the difference between madame and miss

is that madame is while miss is form of address for an unmarried woman.

As nouns the difference between smack and tinge

is that smack is a distinct flavor while tinge is a small amount of something, especially of an added color.

As verbs the difference between smack and tinge

is that smack is to indicate or suggest something while tinge is to add a small amount of color; to tint.

As an adverb smack

is as if with a smack or slap.

As nouns the difference between gip and gastrin

is that gip is a servant; a gyp while gastrin is (hormone) a hormone that stimulates the production of gastric acid in the stomach.

As a verb gip

is or gip can be to take out the entrails of (herrings).