Chock-Full vs. Chalk-Full

Chock-Full (adjective)- containing the maximum amount possible, flush on all sides, jam-packed, crammed

Portage

^{Signs for paddling on the River of Golden Dreams}

Portage (noun, verb)- the carrying of boats or goods overland from one body of water to another or around an obstacle

Slicker

^{Vancouver across Vancouver Harbour}

Slicker (noun)- raincoat; a clever crook

Turbid vs. Turgid

^{Eliza Adams Gorge}

Turbid (adjective)- thick or opaque with or as if with roiled sediment

Turgid (adjective)- being in a state of distension

Voracious vs. Veracious vs. Vivacious vs. Ferocious

^{Mount Cardigan (photo credit: Marc)}

Voracious (adj)- excessively eager, insatiable

Veracious (adj)- truthful, honest

Vivacious (adj)- lively in temper, conduct, or spirit

Ferocious (adj)- exhibiting extreme fierceness and unrestrained violence and brutality, extremely intense