As nouns the difference between mention and hint

is that mention is a speaking or notice of anything, usually in a brief or cursory manner. Used especially in the phrase to make mention of.hint is a clue.

As verbs the difference between mention and hint

is that mention is to make a short reference to something while hint is to suggest tacitly without a direct statement; to provide a clue.

Grade is a synonym of sphere.

As nouns the difference between grade and sphere

is that grade is rank while sphere is sphere.

As an adjective grade

is nco or officer (attributive).

As nouns the difference between contrast and distinction

is that contrast is a difference in lightness, brightness and/or hue between two colours that makes them more or less distinguishable while distinction is that which distinguishes; a single occurrence of a determining factor or feature, the fact of being divided; separation, discrimination.

As a verb contrast

is to set in opposition in order to show the difference or differences between.

Gathering is a related term of troop.

As nouns the difference between gathering and troop

is that gathering is a meeting or get-together; a party or social function while troop is a collection of people; a company; a number; a multitude.

As verbs the difference between gathering and troop

is that gathering is present continuous of gather; collecting or bringing together while troop is to move in numbers; to come or gather in crowds or troops.

Fascinating is a synonym of entrancing.

As adjectives the difference between fascinating and entrancing

is that fascinating is having interesting qualities; captivating; attractive while entrancing is hypnotic.

As verbs the difference between fascinating and entrancing

is that fascinating is while entrancing is .

Aim is a related term of expectation.

As an initialism aim

is aol instant messenger.

As a noun expectation is

the act or state of expecting or looking forward to an event as about to happen.

As adjectives the difference between inactive and quiescent

is that inactive is not active, temporarily or permanently while quiescent is inactive, at rest, quiet.

Joyous is a related term of frolicking.

As an adjective joyous

is full of joy; happy.

As a verb frolicking is

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As a noun frolicking is

the act of one who frolics.

Cool is a related term of languid.

As an acronym cool

is (computing) clips object]]-oriented [[language|language .

As an adjective languid is

languid.

As adjectives the difference between polite and genial

is that polite is well-mannered, civilized while genial is friendly and cheerful.

As a verb polite

is to polish; to refine; to render polite.