smirk |
snare |
As nouns the difference between smirk and snare
is that
smirk is an uneven, often crooked smile that is insolent, self-satisfied or scornful while
snare is a trap made from a loop of wire, string, or leather.
As verbs the difference between smirk and snare
is that
smirk is to smile in a way that is affected, smug, insolent or contemptuous while
snare is to catch or hold, especially with a loop.
As an adjective smirk
is smart; spruce; affected; simpering.
mainframecomputer |
microcomputer |
As a noun microcomputer is
(computer hardware) a computer designed around a microprocessor, smaller than a minicomputer or a mainframe.
role |
designatio |
As nouns the difference between role and designatio
is that
role is a character or part played by a performer or actor while
designatio is a designating, describing, marking out, specification.
plausible |
incredible |
As adjectives the difference between plausible and incredible
is that
plausible is seemingly or apparently valid, likely, or acceptable; credible: a plausible excuse while
incredible is incredible.
grudge |
reluctance |
As nouns the difference between grudge and reluctance
is that
grudge is (countable) deep-seated animosity or ill-feeling about something or someone while
reluctance is unwillingness to do something.
As a verb grudge
is (obsolete) to grumble, complain; to be dissatisfied.
shiny |
glittery |
As adjectives the difference between shiny and glittery
is that
shiny is reflecting light while
glittery is that glitters.
As a noun shiny
is (informal) anything shiny; a trinket.
introspective |
obs |
As an adjective introspective
is examining one's own perceptions and sensory experiences; contemplative or thoughtful about oneself.
As an abbreviation Obs is
obsolete.
kettle |
tapot |
As nouns the difference between kettle and tapot
is that
kettle is a vessel for boiling a liquid or cooking food, usually metal and equipped with a lid while
tapot is .
As a verb kettle
is (british|of the police) to contain demonstrators in a confined area.
ponding |
pooling |
As nouns the difference between ponding and pooling
is that
ponding is the excessive accumulation of water at low-lying areas that remains after 48 hours after the end of rainfall under conditions conducive to drying while
pooling is grouping together of various resources or assets.
As verbs the difference between ponding and pooling
is that
ponding is present participle of lang=en while
pooling is present participle of lang=en.
pertinacious |
stubborn |
Stubborn is a synonym of pertinacious.
As adjectives the difference between pertinacious and stubborn
is that
pertinacious is holding tenaciously to an opinion or purpose while
stubborn is refusing to move or to change one's opinion; obstinate; firmly resisting.
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