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The difference between "defuse" and "diffuse" is that "defuse" is a verb defined as either removing a fuse from such items as a mine or bomb or making something less harmful, potent or tense while "diffuse" can be an adjective or verb and is synonymous with such terms as "rambling", "exaggerated", "talkative", "communicative", "disperse", "dispel", "dissipate", "radiate" and "stem". Example only: A candle isn't meant to be defused, but if it has your favorite scent, you might want to occasionally light it and let that scent diffuse all over the room you're in.
The difference between "confirmation" and "conformation" is that "confirmation" is synonymous with such terms as "evidence", "proof", "testimony", "documentation" and "validation" while "conformation" is synonymous with such terms as "shape", "form", "layout", "format", "adjustment" and "adaptation". Example only: To be genuine confirmation, this data has to be in conformation to the protocol.
The difference between "vary" and "very" is that "vary" is a verb synonymous with such terms as "differ", "contrast", "change", "modify", "alter", "range", "go", "run", "fluctuate", "shift" and "mutate" while "very" can be an adverb or adjective and is synonymous with such terms as "extremely", "incredibly", "highly", "really", "truly", "actually", "same", "mere", "sheer", "simple", "factual", "genuine", "complete", "pure" and "utter". Example only: The very fact that the product's results will vary is to be expected, which is why it comes with a free trial.
The difference between "infarction" and "infraction" is that "infarction" pertains to injury or death of tissue caused by inadequate blood supply while "infraction" is synonymous with such terms as "violation", "infringement", "breach" and "transgression". Example only: Causing an infarction by accident may not necessarily be an infraction by law, but it can still be a result of negligence.
The difference between "conformation" and "confirmation" is that "conformation" is synonymous with such terms as "shape", "form", "formation", "layout", "format", "adjustment" and "adaptation" while "confirmation" is synonymous with such terms as "evidence", "proof" and "testimony". Example only: In an honest courtroom, no one manipulates confirmation relevant to a case so that there's easier conformation to a guilty verdict.
The difference between "apostle" and "epistle" is that "apostle" is synonymous with such terms as "proponent", "advocate", "supporter" and "promoter" while "epistle" is synonymous with such terms as "letter", "note", "memo" and "memorandum". Example only: Despite how it sounds, not every epistle you hear of is written by an apostle.
The difference between "persecute" and "prosecute" is that "persecute" is synonymous with such terms as "plague", "afflict", "torture", "annoy", "bother", "irritate", "bug" and "aggravate" while "prosecute" is synonymous with such terms as "execute", "fulfill", "perform", "accomplish" and "achieve". Example only: If you persecute in a way that disturbs the peace, expect the police to show up and at least prosecute an interrogation.
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