deliberate vs vex

deliberate is an adjective but vex is not an adjective.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
deliberate	No	Yes	Yes	No
vex	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, vex is a hyponym of deliberate; that is, vex is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than deliberate:

deliberate (adjective)	vex (adjective)
carefully thought out in advance
unhurried and with care and dignity
characterized by conscious design or purpose

deliberate (verb)	vex (verb)
discuss the pros and cons of an issue	be a mystery or bewildering to
think about carefully; weigh	subject to prolonged examination, discussion, or deliberation
	change the arrangement or position of
	cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
	disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress