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Ardent vs Sprightly - What's the difference?

ardent | sprightly | Related terms |

Ardent is a related term of sprightly.


As adjectives the difference between ardent and sprightly

is that ardent is full of ardor; fervent, passionate while sprightly is animated, vivacious or gay; lively.

As an adverb sprightly is

in a lively and vigorous way.

Varied vs Hybrid - What's the difference?

varied | hybrid | Related terms |

Varied is a related term of hybrid.


As adjectives the difference between varied and hybrid

is that varied is diverse or miscellaneous while hybrid is consisting of diverse 'hybridized' components.

As a verb varied

is (vary).

As a noun hybrid is

(biology) offspring resulting from cross-breeding different entities, eg two different species or two purebred parent strains.

Inactive vs Numb - What's the difference?

inactive | numb | Related terms |

Inactive is a related term of numb.


As verbs the difference between inactive and numb

is that inactive is while numb is to cause to become numb.

As adjectives the difference between inactive and numb

is that inactive is inactivated while numb is without the power of sensation and motion or feeling; insensible.

Bald vs Insolent - What's the difference?

bald | insolent | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between bald and insolent

is that bald is having no hair, fur or feathers while insolent is insulting in manner or words.

As a noun bald

is a mountain summit or crest that lacks forest growth despite a warm climate conducive to such, as is found in many places in the Southern Appalachian Mountains.

As a verb bald

is to become bald.

Acquiescent vs Inert - What's the difference?

acquiescent | inert | Related terms |

Acquiescent is a related term of inert.


As adjectives the difference between acquiescent and inert

is that acquiescent is willing to acquiesce, accept or agree to something without objection, protest or resistance while inert is unable to move or act; inanimate.

As a noun inert is

(chemistry) a substance that does not react chemically.

Plot vs Artifice - What's the difference?

plot | artifice | Related terms |

Plot is a related term of artifice.


As nouns the difference between plot and artifice

is that plot is the course of a story, comprising a series of incidents which are gradually unfolded, sometimes by unexpected means while artifice is craftsman, artificer.

As a verb plot

is to conceive (a crime, etc).

Inherent vs First - What's the difference?

inherent | first | Related terms |

Inherent is a related term of first.


As an adjective inherent

is inherent.

As a noun first is

ridge (of roof).

Clarity vs Brilliance - What's the difference?

clarity | brilliance | Synonyms |

Clarity is a synonym of brilliance.


As nouns the difference between clarity and brilliance

is that clarity is the state, or measure of being clear, either in appearance, thought or style; lucidity while brilliance is the quality of being exceptionally effulgent (giving off light).

Defender vs Shepherd - What's the difference?

defender | shepherd | Related terms |

Defender is a related term of shepherd.


As a noun defender

is someone who defends people or property.

As a proper noun shepherd is

.

Gear vs Materials - What's the difference?

gear | materials | Related terms |

Gear is a related term of materials.


As a proper noun gear

is feb (february).

As a noun materials is

.

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