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Understanding 10 Difficult Words with Ease

Agnate means having the same ancestor or origin. It can also refer to a person who is related by blood or kinship.
Example: The two brothers were agnate in their love for adventure and exploration.

2. What is cognate ?
Cognate refers to words that are similar in meaning or have a common origin. These words may be related through a shared language, culture, or history.
Example: The English word "brother" and the Spanish word "hermano" are cognates because they both refer to a male sibling.

3. What is congenial ?
Congenial means being pleasant or agreeable to others. It can also describe something that is enjoyable or appealing.
Example: The warm and sunny weather was congenial to the group's outdoor activities.

4. What is denigrate ?
Denigrate means to belittle or disparage someone or something. It can also refer to the act of speaking negatively or spreading false information about someone.
Example: The politician's opponents tried to denigrate his reputation by spreading false rumors about him.

5. What is ephemeral ?
Ephemeral means lasting for a very short time. It can also describe something that is fleeting, transitory, or impermanent.
Example: The beautiful sunset was ephemeral, disappearing within minutes.

6. What is exacerbate ?
Exacerbate means to make a problem, situation, or feeling worse. It can also refer to the act of intensifying or aggravating something.
Example: The patient's condition was exacerbated by the wrong medication.

7. What is expedite ?
Expedite means to speed up or hasten a process or action. It can also refer to the act of facilitating or advancing something.
Example: The manager expedited the project's completion by assigning more resources to the team.

8. What is insidious ?
Insidious means sneaky, subtle, or deceptive. It can also describe something that is harmful or dangerous, but not immediately apparent.
Example: The company's new policy was insidious, slowly eroding the employees' rights and benefits.

9. What is invigorate ?
Invigorate means to revitalize or refresh someone or something. It can also describe the act of invigorating or invigorated.
Example: The morning exercise invigorated the participants and gave them a boost of energy.

10. What is lucrative ?
Lucrative means profitable or financially rewarding. It can also refer to something that has the potential to be profitable.
Example: The new business venture was lucrative, generating millions of dollars in revenue.

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