adjective worthy of praise.The students’ laudable fund-raising efforts brought in enough money to buy all new band uniforms.Although his intentions were laudable, his plan was a failure. See the full entry

noun refined and delicate skill or tact in executing a task or coping with a situation.He handled his business partner with such finesse that the partner never realized he was being manipulated….

transitive verb to strike or administer in a physical assault.We shall inflict a heavy blow on our enemies.The scorpion can inflict a painful sting. See the full entry

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transitive verb to bring to an end; put a stop to.The social security office terminated his benefits. intransitive verb to come to an end, spatially or temporally (often fol. by “at,” “in,”…