As proper nouns the difference between monitor and carrier

is that monitor is any of several publications eg the "christian science monitor" while carrier is a northern athabaskan language spoken in canada sometimes considered to be three separate languages; southern carrier, northern carrier and central carrier.

Gunboat is a hyponym of sloop.

In nautical terms the difference between sloop and gunboat

is that sloop is a single-masted sailboat with only one headsail while gunboat is any of various types of small armed vessel.

As nouns the difference between flagship and cruiser

is that flagship is in a maritime fleet, the ship occupied by the fleet's commander (usually an admiral); it denotes this by flying his flag while cruiser is (nautical|in the days of sail) a frigate or other vessel, detached from the fleet, to cruise independently in search of the enemy or its merchant ships.

As a noun cruiser is

(nautical|in the days of sail) a frigate or other vessel, detached from the fleet, to cruise independently in search of the enemy or its merchant ships.

As a noun orthopedist is

an orthopedic surgeon.

As nouns the difference between headdress and adornment

is that headdress is a decorative covering or ornament worn on the head while adornment is a decoration; that which adorns.

As nouns the difference between somnolence and sopor

is that somnolence is a state of drowsiness or sleepiness while sopor is an unnaturally deep sleep.

As a verb encouraged

is (encourage).

As a noun inspiration is

(exercising an elevating or stimulating influence upon the intellect or emotions).

Gnow is likely misspelled.

Gnow has no English definition.

As a noun lick is

the act of licking; a stroke of the tongue.

As a verb lick is

to stroke with the tongue.

As nouns the difference between trance and trauma

is that trance is a dazed or unconscious condition while trauma is any serious injury to the body, often resulting from violence or an accident.

As a verb trance

is to entrance.