Select the process that the following word has undergone.

nice from me nice (foolish)

amelioration: change in meaning to something more favorable
pejoration: change in meaning to something less favorable
specialization: meaning narrows to refer to something specific
generalization: meaning broadens to refer to something general

amelioration: change in meaning to something more favorable

The original word "nice" meaning "foolish" has a bit of a negative connotation. A person described as foolish is often thought to have done something childish without a lot of forethought. The foolish behavior often results in some type of accident or harm. Now "nice" means to be kind to or thoughtful of others. People are nice when they give compliments, hold the door for someone, or help out. The meaning of nice in how it is used now from the way it used to be used is more favorable.

amelioration: change in meaning to something more favorable

Explanation:

    prior to dee leaving home, the everyday objects in her household were just that- everyday objects. she took no special notice of any of them. however, once she returns home, all of these objects represent great culture significance to her. she is incredibly enthused about how great the wooden benches and old quilts are because she thinks it is in-style to be in touch with her own culture.

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the servant does not kill the child oedipus as he was ordered to do because "he pitied the child" based on the oedipus rex story. the servant was ordered to kill the child because of the prophecy that predicted king laius' death. the king already had attempted to hurt oedipus by piercing oedipus's ankle. however, the servant did not finish the job and he rather saved the baby oedipus.

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