Indorse is a synonym of certify.

As verbs the difference between indorse and certify

is that indorse is (british|india|rare) while certify is to attest to as the truth or meeting a standard.

Studious is a related term of brainy.

As adjectives the difference between studious and brainy

is that studious is given to thought, or to the examination of subjects by contemplation; contemplative while brainy is (informal) very intellectually capable.

As verbs the difference between tangle and ensnare

is that tangle is to become mixed together or intertwined while ensnare is to entrap; to catch in a snare or trap.

As a noun tangle

is a tangled twisted mass.

As adjectives the difference between gripping and engrossing

is that gripping is catching the attention; exciting; interesting; absorbing; fascinating while engrossing is utterly consuming one's time and attention.

As verbs the difference between gripping and engrossing

is that gripping is present participle of lang=en while engrossing is present participle of engross.

As nouns the difference between gripping and engrossing

is that gripping is obsolete form of lang=en pinching and spasmodic pain in the intestines while engrossing is the act of one who engrosses, or buys up wholesale.

Establishment is a related term of factory.

As nouns the difference between establishment and factory

is that establishment is the act of establishing; a ratifying or ordaining; settlement; confirmation while factory is (obsolete) a trading establishment, especially set up by merchants working in a foreign country.

Acclaim is a related term of esteem.

In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between acclaim and esteem

is that acclaim is (obsolete) a claim while esteem is (obsolete) to judge; to estimate; to appraise.

As verbs the difference between acclaim and esteem

is that acclaim is (archaic|transitive) to shout; to call out while esteem is to set a high value on; to regard with respect or reverence.

As nouns the difference between acclaim and esteem

is that acclaim is (poetic) an acclamation; a shout of applause while esteem is favourable regard.

In intransitive terms the difference between aim and dream

is that aim is to direct the intention or purpose; to attempt the accomplishment of a purpose; to try to gain; to endeavor;—followed by at, or by an infinitive; as, to aim at distinction; to aim to do well while dream is to consider the possibility (of).

In transitive terms the difference between aim and dream

is that aim is to direct or point, as a weapon, at a particular object; to direct, as a missile, an act, or a proceeding, at, to, or against an object; as, to aim a musket or an arrow, the fist or a blow (at something); to aim a satire or a reflection (at some person or vice) while dream is to envision as an imaginary experience (usually when asleep).

As an initialism aim

is aIM; AOL Instant Messenger.

Contrary is a synonym of recalcitrant.

As adjectives the difference between contrary and recalcitrant

is that contrary is opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse while recalcitrant is recalcitrant, rebellious.

As an adverb contrary

is contrarily.

As a noun contrary

is the opposite.

As a verb contrary

is (obsolete) to oppose; to frustrate.

Sporting is a related term of gallant.

As verbs the difference between sporting and gallant

is that sporting is while gallant is (obsolete|transitive) to attend or wait on (a lady).

As adjectives the difference between sporting and gallant

is that sporting is (not comparable) pertaining to sports while gallant is brave, valiant or gallant can be polite and attentive to ladies; courteous to women; chivalrous.

As nouns the difference between sporting and gallant

is that sporting is the act of taking part in a sport while gallant is (dated) fashionable young man, who is polite and attentive to women.

Situation is a related term of standing.

As nouns the difference between situation and standing

is that situation is while standing is position or reputation in society or a profession: "he does not have much of a standing as a chemist ".

As a verb standing is

; in the process of coming to an upright position.

As an adjective standing is

erect, not cut down.