| A | B |
| Accountable | required to answer for one's actions |
| Commitment | emotional or intellectual obligation |
| Default | failure to fulfill an obligation |
| Feckless | careless; irresponsible |
| Imcumbent | imposed as an obligation or duty |
| Liability | condition of being legally responsible |
| Mandatory | required; compulsory |
| Negligence | lack of proper care or attention |
| Onerous | troublesome; oppressive |
| Remiss | lax in attending to duty |