A Retrieved Reformation Vocabulary

retrieve

(verb) to get back or bring back

reform

(verb) to improve or make something better

(noun) a change or improvement

pardon

(verb) to legally forgive a crime

(noun) a legal forgiveness of a crime

alibi

(noun) a reason provided that shows someone was not at a crime scene

compulsory

(adj.) required; having to be done by law or rules

elusive

(adj.) difficult to find, catch, or achieve

captivated

(verb)  fascinated by; interested in

leisurely

(adverb) not in a hurry, taking plenty of time

venture

(n.) a risky or daring journey, a business opportunity

(v.) to go on a risky or daring journey

economical

(adj.) careful about spending money or using resources

patent(ed)

(noun)  having an exclusive right to own your invention

(verb)  getting/having ownership of your invention

balked

(verb) to hesitate or be unwilling to accept an idea or suggestion.

exclusive

(adj.) something not shared or available to everyone; limited to certain people or groups

flourishing

(adj.) doing well, developing quickly and successfully

frenzy

(noun) uncontrolled excitement; wild behavior

swiftly

(adverb) quickly

assiduously

(adverb) done with great care and effort.