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defaulted

/dɪˈfɔltɪd/ /diˈfɔltɪd/

Meanings
verb
To fail to meet an obligation.

Examples :

"If you do not make your payments, you will default on your loan."
business finance economy

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failing verb

/ˈfeɪ.lɪŋ/

To be unsuccessful.

"Throughout my life, I have always failed."

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default noun

/dɪˈfɔːlt/ /dɪˈfɑlt/

The condition of failing to meet an obligation.

"He failed to make payments on time and is now in default."

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obligation noun

/ɑb.ləˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

The act of binding oneself by a social, legal, or moral tie to someone.

"My obligation to my family means I need to visit them regularly. "

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password noun

/ˈpæswɜːd/ /ˈpæswɜːɹd/

A word used to gain admittance or to gain access to information; watchword.

"To log in to the school website, students need their password. "

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uniform noun

/ˈjuːnɪfɔːm/ /ˈjunəfɚm/

A distinctive outfit that serves to identify members of a group.

"The school students wore a uniform of navy blue shirts and khaki pants. "

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provided verb

/pɹəˈvaɪdɪd/

To make a living; earn money for necessities.

"It is difficult to provide for my family working on minimum wage."

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competition noun

/ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃən/ /ˌkɑːmpəˈtɪʃən/

The action of competing.

"The competition for this job is strong."

Illustration payments

payments noun

/ˈpeɪmənts/

The act of paying.

"My monthly car payments are due on the 15th of each month. "

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tentative noun

/ˈtɛntətɪv/

A trial; an experiment; an attempt.

"The teacher's tentative about implementing the new math curriculum next year is a trial run. "

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standard noun

/ˈstændəd/ /ˈstændəɹd/

A principle or example or measure used for comparison.

"The school's new uniform policy is the standard for all students. "

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complaint noun

/kəmˈpleɪnt/

The act of complaining.

"My complaint about the noisy neighbors was finally heard by the landlord. "

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compete verb

/kəm.ˈpiːt/

To be in battle or in a rivalry with another for the same thing, position, or reward; to contend

"The two brothers competed for the last slice of pizza. "