- Reform
n. a change for the better; improvement v. to improve via change
The reform made it so that only those 18 and older can legally drive. The government reformed its vague policies on marijuana use.
- Abate
v. to become less active, less intense, or less in amount
As I began my speech, my feelings of nervousness quickly abated.
- Ornate
adj. highly detailed and decorated
That ornate silverware must be worth thousands of dollars!