practice vs prosecute

practice is a noun but prosecute is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
practice	Yes	No	Yes	No
prosecute	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, prosecute is a hypernym of practice; that is, prosecute is a word with a broader meaning than practice:

Other hypernyms of practice include engage, pursue.

practice (noun)	prosecute (noun)
a customary way of operation or behavior
systematic training by multiple repetitions
the exercise of a profession
translating an idea into action
knowledge of how something is usually done

practice (verb)	prosecute (verb)
learn by repetition	bring a criminal action against (in a trial)
engage in a rehearsal (of)	conduct a prosecution in a court of law
carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions	carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
avail oneself to
engage in or perform