speck vs mite

speck and mite both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
speck	Yes	No	Yes	No
mite	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, speck and mite are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of speck include hint, jot, pinch, soupcon, tinge, touch.

speck (noun)	mite (noun)
a very small spot	any of numerous very small to minute arachnids often infesting animals or plants or stored foods
a slight but appreciable amount	a slight but appreciable amount
(nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything

speck (verb)	mite (verb)
produce specks in or on