The correct answer is A, amelioration. In linguistics pejoration is a term used to signify how a word's meaning becomes downgraded and goes from having a positive meaning to having a negative meaning. Amelioration is a reverse term, it is a phenomenon where one word over time acquires a more positive meaning, as is the case with prestige, which now has a positive connotation.
Former South African President and civil rights defender Nelson Mandela dedicated his life to fighting for equality and ultimately helped overthrow South Africa's racist apartheid system. His accomplishments are now celebrated each year on July 18, International Nelson Mandela Day.
Um...C? That's a weird question...
