Both Uses of
ameliorate
in
Eldest
- Still, the peaceful quality of his surroundings gradually ameliorated his resentment, confusion, and stubborn anger.
*ameliorated = soothed or helped to make better
- And even though Garrow was dead, doing so relieved Eragon, gave him a sense of closure, and helped to ameliorate his distress over Morzan.†
Definition:
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(ameliorate) to improve -- especially a bad situation