Lesson 8: Responsibility and Irresponsibility

By: Ignacio PerezMiguel HernandezEugenio Gonzalez

AccountableA. Responsible; required to answer for one’s

actionsB. Explainable

AssiduousA. Giving constant attention; hard working;

conscientious

DefaultA. A situation that remains in effect unless

specifically set in some other wayB. Failure to complete a task or meet an

obligationC. To fail to meet an obligation

FecklessA. Ineffective; feeble; useless.B. Careless and irresponsible.

IncumbentA. Imposed as a duty or an obligation.B. Currently holding an office or a position.C. A person currently holding a position or an

office.

LiabilityA. A legal responsibilty or obligation.B. Something that holds one back; a

handicap.

MandatoryA. Required or commanded by authority

NegligenceA. Neglect; lack of proper care or attention

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OnerousA. Difficult to bear, carry, or do; troublesome;

burdensome

RemissA. Lax or careless in attending duty