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- pronunciation:
- tru
 nt
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, adjective)
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noun |
| definition 1: |
one who is absent without permission, esp. from a school.
- similar words:
- absentee, delinquent, no-show
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| definition 2: |
one who shirks a duty or obligation.
- synonyms:
- shirker, slacker
- similar words:
- absentee, delinquent, do-nothing, dodger, goof-off, loafer
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
absent, esp. from school, without permission.
- similar words:
- absent, absent without leave
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| definition 2: |
neglectful of a duty or obligation.
- synonyms:
- delinquent, derelict, negligent, remiss
- similar words:
- careless, do-nothing, idle, lax, lazy, neglectful, slack
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| related words: |
absentee |
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| derivation: |
truancy (n.) |
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