intransitive verb to decrease activity, strength, speed, intensity, or the like.As business slackened, management laid off workers. See the full entry
mortal
adjective subject to death; destined to die.No one lives forever; we are all mortal. See the full entry
clasp
noun a usu. metal device with two interlocking parts, used to fasten something.The clasp broke, and the necklace fell on the floor.Can you fasten this clasp for me? See the full entry
blemish
transitive verb to mar or otherwise cause imperfections in.The scandal blemished his political career.Be careful; you’ll blemish the silk if you get grease on it. See the full entry
adjourn
transitive verb to end or temporarily discontinue the proceedings of (a meeting or the like).The president adjourned the meeting when it was clear that no decision could be reached.This court is adjourned…