Jealousy and envy, disinterested and uninterested, and hors d'oeuvres and appetizers are often used interchangeably, but carry different meanings. While some linguistic delineations are clearcut, the ...

five small plate dishes served on a circular table - Alexander Spatari/Getty Images Tiny plates can cause big confusion, so we'll get right to the point -- tapas are not the same thing as appetizers.

Hors d'oeuvres, as we all know, are small one- or two-bite foods served before a main course. The purpose is to whet the appetite, and that's why they are also known as appetizers. Today, I offer a ...