vocab #24

Accountable

Required to answer for one’s actions; responsible

Commitment

The state of being bound emotionally or intellectually to a person, group, cause, or course of action

Default

The failure to perform a task or fulfill an obligation, particularly a financial obligation; to fail to do what is required

Feckless

(A) Careless; irresponsible (B) Lacking purpose or vitality; ineffectual

Incumbent

Imposed as an obligation or duty; obligatory; a person who holds office

Liability

(A) The condition of being legally responsible (B) Something that holds one back; a handicap

Mandatory

Required; compulsory

Negligence

Lack of proper care or attention; neglect

Onerous

Troublesome; oppressive; burdensome

Remiss

(A) Lax in attending to duty (B) Exhibiting carelessness or slackness