As adjectives the difference between proficient and adroit

is that proficient is good at; skilled; fluent; practiced, especially in relation to a task or skill while adroit is dexterous, deft or skillful.

As a noun proficient

is an expert.

As an adjective derogatory

is tending to derogate, or lessen in value of someone; expressing derogation; detracting; injurious.

As a noun derogatory

is a trade-line on a credit report that includes negative credit history.

As a verb vilifying is

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As nouns the difference between praise and respect

is that praise is commendation; favourable representation in words while respect is an attitude of consideration or high regard.

As verbs the difference between praise and respect

is that praise is to give praise to while respect is to have respect for.

As an interjection respect is

hello, hi.

As nouns the difference between synopsis and cutting

is that synopsis is a brief summary of the major points of a written work, either as prose or as a table; an abridgment or condensation of a work while cutting is the action of the verb to cut.

As a verb cutting is

present participle of lang=en.

As an adjective cutting is

that is used for cutting.

As adjectives the difference between proven and accepted

is that proven is having been proved; having proved its value or truth while accepted is generally approved, believed, or recognized.

As verbs the difference between proven and accepted

is that proven is past participle of lang=en while accepted is past tense of accept.

As verbs the difference between Scrape and barney

is that Scrape is to draw an object, especially a sharp or angular one, along (something) while exerting pressure while barney is to argue, to quarrel.

As nouns the difference between Scrape and barney

is that Scrape is a broad, shallow injury left by scraping (rather than a cut or a scratch) while barney is a noisy argument.

As a proper noun Barney is

a given name derived from surnames, and a diminutive of Barnabas, Barnaby, Bernard, or Barnett.

As adjectives the difference between qualified and efficient

is that qualified is meeting the standards, requirements, and training for a position while efficient is making good, thorough, or careful use of resources; not consuming extra. Especially, making good use of time or energy.

As a verb qualified

is past tense of qualify.

As nouns the difference between pit and gorge

is that pit is a hole in the ground while gorge is a deep narrow passage with steep rocky sides; a ravine.

As verbs the difference between pit and gorge

is that pit is to make pits in while gorge is to eat greedily and in large quantities.

As an adjective gorge is

gorgeous.

As nouns the difference between to and devotion

is that to is thaw, weather conditions that make snow and ice melt while devotion is religious devotion.

As nouns the difference between absurdity and idiocy

is that absurdity is (obsolete|rare) dissonance while idiocy is (psychology) the state or condition of being an idiot; the quality of having an intelligence level far below average; mental retardation.