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Responsible

/riˈspɑnsəbəl/
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(adj) Having the duty of taking care of something; answerable for an act performed or for its consequences; accountable; amenable, especially legally or politically.

You are responsible for what you do.
You should be responsible for your actions.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The manager held each team member ____ for meeting their individual targets by the end of the quarter.

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