Word of the day
neglect
1. fail to care for properly
“the old churchyard has been sadly neglected”
2. not pay proper attention to; disregard
“you neglect our advice at your peril”
verb
/nəˈɡlɛk(t)/
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neglect
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Choose the word that best fits in the phrase
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"If you neglect your plants, they will _____ and lose their vibrant color."
Select three words related to neglect
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- attend
- abandon
- nurture
- care
- overlook
- ignore
Choose the phrase that uses neglect correctly
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Find a word related to neglect
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