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| refinement |
an improvement, usu. in the details of something. [1/3 definitions] |
| reform |
the improvement of wrong or bad conditions, esp. by political means. [1/5 definitions] |
| reformed |
marked by improvement in conduct. [1/3 definitions] |
| reformer |
a person who works to bring about reform or improvement; reformist. [1/2 definitions] |
| retouch |
a slight change, repair, or improvement. [1/3 definitions] |
| sea change |
any striking transformation or alteration, often an improvement. [1/2 definitions] |
| self-improvement |
improvement of one's mind, abilities, status, or the like by one's own efforts. |
| soybean |
a plant of the legume family that is widely grown for its nutritious seeds, for soil improvement, and as food for livestock. [1/2 definitions] |
| unimproved |
showing no improvement, as health or appearance. [1/3 definitions] |
| uplift |
the process of or a movement toward spiritual, social, or moral improvement, or something that causes such movement. [1/3 definitions] |
| upswing |
a noticeable or sudden rise, increase, or improvement. [1/3 definitions] |
| vetch |
any of various related climbing, twining legumes grown for forage, soil improvement, or food. |
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