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Liable

LY-uh-buhl

/ˈlaɪʌbʌl/

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liable

Dictionary meaning

Held legally responsible.

Examples

  • Men between the ages of 18 and 35 were liable for military service.

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Ephemeral

ih-FEM-er-ul

Mellifluous

muh-LIF-loo-us

Perspicacious

pur-spi-KAY-shus

Obsequious

uhb-SEE-kwee-us

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