Read the sentence from samuel johnson’s preface to a dictionary of the english language.
to have attempted much is always laudable, even when the enterprize is above the strength that undertakes it.
laudable is the underlined !
what is the best definition of the underlined word as it is used in the sentence?
a. foolish or unwise; rash
b. displaying intellect; academic
c. humorous or comical; droll
d. deserving praise; admirable

D

Explanation:

The definition of laudable is deserving praise and commendable. That is half of and closest to choice D definition.

The best definition of the underlined word as it is used in the sentence is "deserving praise; admirable"

Explanation:

The word "laudable" as it is defined by any English dictionary refers to a plausible act from anyone, then the words that represent a synonym to this definition are deserving praise and admirable since they show that the action is a very positive and worthy one that everyone has known about and congrats the person for doing it, this can also cause admiration for the person who did the action.

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