elude vs vex

elude and vex both are verbs.

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

As verbs, vex is a hypernym of elude; that is, vex is a word with a broader meaning than elude:

elude (verb)	vex (verb)
avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)	be a mystery or bewildering to
escape, either physically or mentally	subject to prolonged examination, discussion, or deliberation
be incomprehensible to; escape understanding by	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