embark vs proceed

embark and proceed both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
embark	No	No	Yes	No
proceed	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, proceed is a hypernym of embark; that is, proceed is a word with a broader meaning than embark:

Other hypernyms of embark include go, move.

embark (verb)	proceed (verb)
set out on (an enterprise or subject of study)	follow a certain course
go on board	continue talking
proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers	move ahead; travel onward in time or space
	follow a procedure or take a course
	continue a certain state, condition, or activity