Flunk
Part of speech: verb
Definition: (transitive or intransitive) Of a student, to fail a class; to not pass. (transitive) Of a teacher, to deny a student a passing grade.
Failing
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To be unsuccessful.
Part of speech: noun
Definition: Weakness; defect
Part of speech: preposition
Definition: if the preferred or prior option is not possible
Example sentence: By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.