Fault
Fault verb - To express one's unfavorable opinion of the worth or quality of.
Lower
Lower verb - To cause to fall intentionally or unintentionally.
Both words in one sentence
- The bubbles were initially considered a wine fault (due to the lower temperatures relative to the Burgundy region, where their styles of grapes and production methods came from).
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By granting this, the teacher is basically saying "I won't pass or fail the student because I know this isn't their fault." Unlike a drop or normal withdrawal, this carries a much lower chance of harming your financial aid eligibility.
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