3 words with their best synonyms:
1. **Improve**
→ **Enhance**
*Example*: *Regular practice will __improve/enhance__ your language skills.*
2. **Essential**
→ **Crucial**
*Example*: *Water is __essential/crucial__ for survival.*
3. **Difficulty**
→ **Challenge**
*Example*: *She overcame every __difficulty/challenge__ in her career.*