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Word of the week 8 March 2010

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Responsible

 

bee responsible
 
 
Obliged or expected to account (for, to); accountable; answerable. Each pupil is responsible for the care of the books given h. The people had given him his command, and to the people alone he was responsible (James A. Froude).
 
 
Deserving credit or blame: The bad weather is responsible for the small attendance. Who is responsible for all these changes?
 
Trustworthy; reliable: The club chose a responsible member to take care of its money.
 
Involving obligation or duties: The President holds the most responsible position in our country.
 
Able to tell right from wrong; able to think and act reasonably
: Insane people are not responsible.
 
Able to discharge obligations or pay debts: responsible tenants.
 
Suggested by Izle Toriales

 

Last Updated on Monday, 08 March 2010 10:57