waste

"The land behind the old house was completely uncultivated, overgrown with weeds and wildflowers. "

"The heavy cultivation of the hillside led to soil erosion."

"The author's extravagant claims about the alien encounter stretched far beyond any credible evidence. "

"His attempts to fix the broken bicycle were ineffectual, and he ended up taking it to a professional. "

"The destruction of the condemned building will take place at noon."

"The consumption of snails as food is more common in France than in England."

"His lack of respect disappointed her."

"My teacher explained the new math formula specifically for students in the advanced class. "

"The small island was completely uninhabited, with no people living there. "

"the performance of an undertaking or a duty"

"The school's new infrastructure, including the upgraded computer labs and Wi-Fi, improved student learning. "

"The student intentionally missed the first few days of school to avoid the difficult math test. "