Why We Can’t Stop Scrolling Flashcards

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Principle

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noun

Truth that is the foundation of a belief / behavior

The basic principle is the same.

Each team follows the same principle.

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Behaviour

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noun

The way someone acts towards others

Her behaviour has been very bad lately.

I cannot understand his behaviour.

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Scratch an itch

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idiom

To satisfy a need for something

I wanted to scratch an itch, so I had a glass of wine.

He smokes so that he can scratch an itch.

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Infinite

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adjective

Limitless / endless

She seems to have an infinite amount of energy.

My love for you is infinite.

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By design

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noun

Not accidentally

By design we have many female managers.

I think he did that by design.

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Neglect

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verb

Fail to take care of something properly

She neglected doing her homework.

You must not neglect your pet.

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Engaged in

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verb

Busy with

I am engaged in many tasks at the moment.

He is engaged in his work.

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Overdo

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verb

To do something too much

You shouldn’t overdo the salt on the dish.

I shouldn’t have overdone it.

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