preparation vs spice

preparation and spice both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
preparation	Yes	No	No	No
spice	Yes	No	Yes	No

preparation (noun)	spice (noun)
activity leading to skilled behavior	the property of being seasoned with spice and so highly flavored
preparatory school work done outside school (especially at home)	any of a variety of pungent aromatic vegetable substances used for flavoring food
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose	aromatic substances of vegetable origin used as a preservative
the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat
the cognitive process of thinking about what you will do in the event of something happening
(music) a note that produces a dissonant chord is first heard in a consonant chord
the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)
a substance prepared according to a formula

preparation (verb)	spice (verb)
	make more interesting or flavorful
	add herbs or spices to