Hi everyone, what is the difference between “perception” and “perspective”?

Hi everyone, what is the difference between “by contrast” and “in contrast”? Are they interchangeable?

Hi everyone, what is the difference between “various” and “varied”?

Hi everyone! How do you call the type of writing - you read an incomplete passage and then you have to write the ending of the passage? I hope I’ve made myself clear. If not, please let me know in the comment.

Hi everyone, How do you interpret the following sentence? I’m not sure if I understood it correctly. If I viewed “as…as…”as “the same as”, then it wouldn’t make much sense to me in this context. Perhaps I should have interpreted them separately? “Ms. Yu and others are working to keep the folk art alive, even as it evolves away from its roots as adornment for farmhouses.”

Hi everyone, Are “aching” and “achy” exchangeable in the following sentence? This is a place where you can sit down to rest your achy or aching legs.

Hi everyone, What is the difference between “pleasant” and “pleased”?

Hey everyone, it's been a long time! I hope you are doing well! How do you understand "celebrated" in this sentence? Context: I was amazed at her ability to adapt, her gift for ending nearly every day laughing. She celebrated my strong shoulders and stubborn will, making me feel steadier on my feet.

Hi guys, what is the difference between "got married" and "have got married"? Thanks in advance!