As adjectives the difference between smooth and adulatory

is that smooth is having a texture that lacks friction. Not rough while adulatory is in the manner of adulation; overly flattering.

As an adverb smooth

is smoothly.

As a noun smooth

is something that is smooth, or that goes smoothly and easily.

As a verb smooth

is to make smooth or even.

Favour is a related term of esteem.

As nouns the difference between favour and esteem

is that favour is while esteem is favourable regard.

As verbs the difference between favour and esteem

is that favour is while esteem is to set a high value on; to regard with respect or reverence.

Sad is a related term of comfortless.

As a noun sad

is grain; harvested seeds.

As an adjective comfortless is

offering no comfort.

Clearness is a related term of distinction.

As nouns the difference between clearness and distinction

is that clearness is (obsolete) brightness, brilliancy while distinction is that which distinguishes; a single occurrence of a determining factor or feature, the fact of being divided; separation, discrimination.

As nouns the difference between rule and government

is that rule is a regulation, law, guideline while government is the body with the power to make and/or enforce laws to control a country, land area, people or organization.

As a verb rule

is to regulate, be in charge of, make decisions for, reign over.

Clownish is a synonym of clumsy.

As adjectives the difference between clownish and clumsy

is that clownish is pertaining to peasants; rustic while clumsy is awkward, lacking coordination, not graceful, not dextrous.

As a noun clumsy is

a person.

In intransitive terms the difference between trudge and ride

is that trudge is to walk wearily with heavy, slow steps while ride is of clothing: to rest (in a given way on a part of the body).

Contrive is a related term of excogitate.

As verbs the difference between contrive and excogitate

is that contrive is to form by an exercise of ingenuity; to devise; to plan; to scheme; to plot while excogitate is to think over something carefully; to consider fully; cogitate.

Challenging is a related term of enchanting.

As verbs the difference between challenging and enchanting

is that challenging is while enchanting is .

As adjectives the difference between challenging and enchanting

is that challenging is difficult, hard to do while enchanting is having the ability to enchant; charming, delightful.

As nouns the difference between challenging and enchanting

is that challenging is the act of making a challenge while enchanting is an act of enchantment.

In transitive terms the difference between tear and fling

is that tear is to make (an opening) with force or energy while fling is to throw with violence or quick movement; to hurl.