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truancy

/ˈtruːənsi/ /ˈtruːənsiː/

Meanings
noun
The act of shirking from responsibilities and duties, especially from attending school.

Examples :

"His truancy from school led to a failing grade. "
action education society attitude

Related Words

Illustration failing

failing verb

/ˈfeɪ.lɪŋ/

To be unsuccessful.

"Throughout my life, I have always failed."

Illustration school

school noun

/skuːl/

(collective) A group of fish or a group of marine mammals such as porpoises, dolphins, or whales.

"The divers encountered a huge school of mackerel."

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from preposition

/fɹɒm/ /fɹʌm/

Used to indicate source or provenance.

"I got a letter from my brother."

Illustration grade

grade noun

/ɡɹeɪd/

A rating.

"I gave him a good grade for effort."

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and noun

/ænd/ /ənd/ /ən/

In rhythm, the second half of a divided beat.

"The drummer emphasized the ands in the song, making the rhythm very clear. "

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duties noun

/ˈdjuːtiz/ /duːtiz/

That which one is morally or legally obligated to do.

"As a student, one of my duties is to complete my homework assignments on time. "

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

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the adverb

/ði/ /ˈðiː/

With a comparative or with more and a verb phrase, establishes a correlation with one or more other such comparatives.

"It looks weaker and weaker, the more I think about it."

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act noun

/æk/

Something done, a deed.

"an act of goodwill"

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responsibilities noun

/rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪlətiz/ /rɪˌspɑːnsəˈbɪlətiz/

The state of being responsible, accountable, or answerable.

"Responsibility is a heavy burden."

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shirking verb

/ˈʃɜːrkɪŋ/

To avoid, especially a duty, responsibility, etc.; to stay away from.

"The student was shirking his homework by playing video games instead. "

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attending verb

/əˈtɛndɪŋ/

To set on fire; kindle.

"The cook attending the bonfire with kindling quickly warmed the chilly evening air. "