Better
Better verb - To make better.
Usage example: social workers and reformers trying to better the lives of inner-city residents
Damage
Damage verb - To reduce the soundness, effectiveness, or perfection of.
Usage example: the explosion in the sewers damaged the entire city's water supply
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Both words in one sentence
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It gets better; the sword can be customized — it can be either a longsword or greatsword, made to have better accuracy and cold damage or better power and fire damage, and the blacksmith offers a choice of other extra bonuses too.
Source: Infinity+1 Sword -
Points are accumulated by defeating enemies (with a higher reward for less damage or better yet, no damage at all, as well as extra points for bosses), reaching certain checkpoints, reaching certain checkpoints with a particular character, among other things.
Source: Video Game / Karateka - The game combines elements of Real-Time Strategy and traditional Turn-Based Combat: Units can be directed to attack monsters or led around the screen to avoid damage or better utilize skills.
Source: Video Game / Battleheart
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