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Vocabulary Entry
flunk
|verb • noun
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V
verb
To fail or to be unsuccessful in a task, exam, or endeavor.
Example Sentences
"I really flunked my math test despite studying hard."
"He flunked out of college after missing too many classes."
"She was worried she would flunk the final exam."
N
noun
A failure, especially in an academic context.
Example Sentences
"Getting a flunk on my report card was disheartening."
"Her flunk in chemistry surprised everyone because she usually performed well."
"He received a flunk in history, which meant he had to retake the course."