Lesson 8

Question 1

Assiduous

Answer 1

Giving constant attention; hard-working; conscientious; adj

Question 2

Default

Answer 2

A. A situation that remains in effect unless specifically set in some other way.
(NOUN)

B. Failure to complete a task or meet an obligation
(NOUN)

C. To fail to meet an obligation
(VERB)

Question 3

Accountable

Answer 3

A. Responsible; required to answer for one’s actions

B. Explainable

(ADJ)

Question 4

Feckless

Answer 4

A. Ineffective; feeble; useless;

B. Careless and irresponsible
ADJ

Question 5

Incumbent

Answer 5

1. Imposed as a duty or an obligation adj
2. Currently holding an office or position adj
3. A person currently holding a position or office noun

Question 6

Liability

Answer 6

1. A legal responsibility or obligation
2. Something that holds one back; a handicap
   Noun

Question 7

Mandatory

Answer 7

Required or commanded by authority
Adj
Mandate- verb or noun

Question 8

Negligence

Answer 8

Lack of proper care or attention

Noun

Question 9

Onerous

Answer 9

Difficult to bear, carry, or do; troublesome; burdensome adj

Question 10

Remiss

Answer 10

Lax or careless in attending to duty adj