a written or spoken comment.

advance or development toward a better, more complete, or more modern condition.

become or make greater in size, amount, intensity, or degree.

a polite expression of praise or admiration.

a conclusion or resolution reached after consideration.

a large meeting or conference, especially of members of a political party or a particular profession.

consisting of many interconnecting parts or elements; intricate.

the way in which one acts or conducts oneself, especially toward others.

a person who is learning a trade from a skilled employer, having agreed to work for a fixed period at low wages