Followed answer is not best one

Best Answer - Chosen by Voters
Speak & talk - Sometimes interchangeable
He/She speaks well. (Not talk)
He/she speaks two languages. (Not talk)
He/she talks incessantly. (Ramble on)
He/she talks about everyone.

Say & tell - Not usually interchangeable
Can you say that you are intelligent?
I can say that word correctly.
Can you tell me the answer? (Inform)
Can you tell me your age?
I'll tell you a secret.

Hear & listen - Not usually interchangeable
I hear a train. (Using ones sense)
I hear music.
Can you hear me now?
Will you listen? I'm talking. (Pay atttention)
Listen to this song.
Listen to me.

Ignore & neglect? Not usually interchangeable
Please don't ignore me. (Intentional)
How can you ignore that situation?
How can you neglect that child?. (May be unaware)
You have neglected to complete the task. (Failure)
He neglects his wife/children. (Unfilled responsibility)

Hope this helps.
3 years ago