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Delinquent

/dɪˈlɪŋkwənt/
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(adj) Late or failing to pay a debt or other financial obligation, like a mortgage or loan.

The delinquent boy was arraigned for stealing a bicycle.
What shall we do with this delinquent girl?
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The ____ boy was arraigned for stealing a bicycle.

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