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)/

Test your comprehension with these four exercises!

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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