Word of the day - advanced level
TO NEGLECT
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Definition
TO NEGLECT - [verb] to give little attention or care to somebody or something
Examples of use
My boss claims that I've been neglecting my work recently and he threatened to fire me if it doesn't change.
The son of our neighbours is so neglected: thin, dirty and dressed badly.
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