✅ Block means to obstruct something, generally with obstacles (The rock had blocked the mouth of the tunnel).

✅ Clog means to obstruct something, often with something thick, sticky, or built up over time (The debris clogged the pipes).

✅ Both of these words mean to obstruct a way or path (Water builds up in the tub if you clog the drain).

✅ Block sometimes suggests that a route has been obstructed on purpose (They blocked the roads for safety during the parade), whereas clog suggests an accident or negligence.

✅ Acclaimed means that someone has received a high level of praise or approval, particularly within their profession (an acclaimed photographer).

✅ Renowned means that someone is famous or celebrated, either in their profession or by the general public (I hired a renowned detective to solve the case).

✅ These terms both describe being well-regarded.

✅ Acclaimed doesn’t necessarily suggest being well-known by the public, and renowned can be used in a facetious way to refer to being well-known for negative reasons (She was an acclaimed author; He was renowned for leaving mugs everywhere).

✅ Brighten means to make something brighter, physically or emotionally (Yellow curtains brightened the kitchen; She brightened at the news).

✅ Enliven means to make something more cheerful or more sprightly (The new wallpaper really enlivens the space; He was enlivened by his cup of coffee).

✅ Both of these words can mean to make a person or thing seem more cheerful.

✅ Enliven emphasizes something having more life or vigor, whereas brighten emphasizes light and color.