Yes, to both questions.
"Pronounces" refers to the act of articulating or saying a word or phrase, while "announces" refers to making something known or declaring it publicly. In other words, pronunciation is about how you say a word, while announcement is about sharing information with others.
The difference between the words 'fought' and 'attacked' is that fought means taking place in a physical battle such as a war whereas attacked means attacking someone or something before they engage you.
A statement is a declaration of facts or opinions, while a complaint is an expression of dissatisfaction or grievances. Statements can be neutral or positive in nature, whereas complaints usually indicate a negative or critical viewpoint.
The word appraise means to assess, judge or evaluate something. Meanwhile, the word apprise means to inform or notify someone about something. Many use the words incorrectly.
A dictionary is a reference book that contains words or terms along with their definitions and often other information. Vocabulary refers to the set of words a person knows or uses in a particular language or field. In essence, a dictionary is a tool for exploring and expanding one's vocabulary.
"Angry" typically describes a strong feeling of displeasure or hostility, while "mad" can refer to either feeling angry or to indicate mental instability. In general usage, "angry" is more common while "mad" can have a broader range of meanings.
drag yourself (or something or someone) about
The difference between the words news and notice is that news pertains to something that is currently, or just happened. Notice is information about something that has already happened, or been decided.
A volunteer is somone who does something on their own time and out of their own will, and a professional is someone who is very experienced in something. They are two completely different words. Plus, a volunteer doesn't have to have any particular skill.
A cahoot is someone or something that is in on a task with someone else, in other words you can be in "cahoots" with someone if you are working with them.
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A characteristic is a feature or a quality that makes someone or something recognizable. In other words, it is something that describes someone or something. If you are talking about math, it is a whole number in logarithm.