Which term means to be responsible?

• A. Abstain
• B. Accountable
• C. Adverse
• D. Ambivalent

Answer: (B)

Being responsible means you are answerable for your actions and duties, owning what you do and ensuring obligations are met. The term that expresses this idea is accountable. When someone is accountable, they stand ready to report what they did, justify their decisions, and accept the consequences if outcomes aren’t as expected. This goes beyond simply intending or choosing to do something; it emphasizes ownership and liability for results. Abstain means to refrain from acting. Adverse describes something harmful or unfavorable. Ambivalent means having mixed feelings or being uncertain. Among these, accountable best captures the sense of being responsible.