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v improve or perfect by pruning or polishing v make more complex, intricate, or richer v treat or prepare so as to put in a usable condition v reduce to a fine, unmixed, or pure state; separate from extraneous matter or …

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  1. v improve or perfect by pruning or polishing v make more complex, intricate, or richer v treat or prepare so as to put in a usable condition v reduce to a fine, unmixed, or pure state; separate from extraneous matter or cleanse from impurities v attenuate or reduce in vigor, strength, or validity by polishing or purifying v make more precise or increase the discriminatory powers of