vital vs alive

vital and alive both are adjectives.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
vital	No	Yes	No	No
alive	No	Yes	No	No

vital (adjective)	alive (adjective)
manifesting or characteristic of life	possessing life
full of spirit; full of life	having life or vigor or spirit
performing an essential function in the living body	capable of erupting
urgently needed; absolutely necessary	mentally perceptive and responsive
	in operation
	(often followed by `with') full of life and spirit
	(followed by `to' or `of') aware of