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Vocab 08
Vocabulary Lesson 08 - Responsiblity and Irresponsibility
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Accountable | Responsible; required to answer for one's actions. Explainable. |
| Assiduous | Giving constant attention; hard-working; conscientious. |
| Default | A situation that remains in effect unless specifically set in some other way. Failure to complete a task or meet an obligation. To fail to meet an obligation. |
| Feckless | Ineffective; feeble; useless. Careless and irresponsible. |
| Incumbent | Imposed as a duty or obligation. Currently holding an office or position. A person currently holding a position or office. |
| Liability | A legal responsibility or obligation. Something that holds one back; a handicap. |
| Mandatory | Required or commanded by authority. |
| Negligence | Neglect; lack of proper care or attention. |
| Onerous | Difficult to bear, carry, or do; troublesome; burdensome. |
| Remiss | Lax or careless in attending to duty. |