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Vocabulary Entry
truant
|noun • adjective • verb
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N
noun
A student who stays away from school without leave or justification.
Example Sentences
"The truant was caught wandering around the mall during school hours."
"Parents are concerned about the rising number of truants in the district."
"The school introduced a program to help students who have become truants."
A
adjective
Absent from school without permission.
Example Sentences
"The truant behavior of some students is causing concern among teachers."
"He was labeled as truant after skipping classes multiple times."
"Truant students often miss out on important lessons."
V
verb
To be or become absent from school; to play truant.
Example Sentences
"He often truant to avoid difficult assignments."
"They decided to truant from school on that sunny day."
"It is not advisable to truant from classes unless absolutely necessary."