21.01 dependancy

Question 1

a reduction in something, made in order to save money

Answer 1

cutback

*The closure of the Manchester printing factory is the company’s biggest single cutback so far.

Question 2

to spend less, do less / to reduce something

Answer 2

cut back on/ cut something back

*We have to cut back (on) deliveries.

Question 3

to do or use less of something

Answer 3

cut down (on)

• I’m trying to cut down on caffeine.

Question 4

1. to remove a part of something to make it smaller or shorter
2. to stop providing something such as electricity, supplies
3. to suddenly move your car sideways in front of another car that was in front of you, leaving too little space

Answer 4

cut something off

Question 5

doom scroll

• Why do we feel the need to constantly doomscroll social media?

Answer 5

glue to (synonym)
*She’s glued to her phone

Question 6

addiction to smth (form) (narcotics, fast food, sugar)

pleasure at first - damage later

Answer 6

(be) hooked on (inf)

Question 7

situation/state in which you need something or someone all the time, especially in order to continue existing or operating

Answer 7

dependance (on)

• The company needs to reduce its dependence on just one particular product.

Question 8

the way smb think/ smb believe it’s true

Answer 8

perceive

*Women’s magazines are often perceived to be superficial

Question 9

n: something that makes you suffer
v: If a problem or illness * a person or thing, they or it suffer from it

Answer 9

affliction
afflict (be afflicted by)

Question 10

1. when you take money out of a bank account
2. physical and mental effects experienced when a person stops using a drug

Answer 10

withdrawal

Question 11

1. the act of following someone to try to catch him
2. an activity that you spend time doing
3. the act of trying to achieve a plan, activity, or situation, usually over a long period of time (of)

Answer 11

pursuit

1. He was killed in high-speed pursuit by the police.
   2.I enjoy outdoor pursuits, like hiking and riding.
2. The company is ruthless in its pursuit of profit.

Question 12

negative loop or routine

Answer 12

vicious cycle /ˌvɪʃ.əs ˈsɜː.kəl/

*We’re trapped in a vicious circle.

Question 13

to make the difference between two things less clear or distinct

Answer 13

blur the line between

*Kids blur the line between imagination and reality

Question 14

a person who lives alone and avoids going outside or talking to other people

Answer 14

recluse
/rɪˈkluːs/

*He is a millionaire recluse who refuses to give interviews.

Question 15

overwhelmed

Answer 15

feelings as though you have more to do than you can do