Both Uses of
ameliorate
in
Eldest, by Christopher Paolini
- 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.†
ameliorate = improve
Definition:
to improve -- especially a bad situation