Why We Can’t Stop Scrolling Flashcards
Principle
noun
Truth that is the foundation of a belief / behavior
The basic principle is the same.
Each team follows the same principle.
Behaviour
noun
The way someone acts towards others
Her behaviour has been very bad lately.
I cannot understand his behaviour.
Scratch an itch
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.
Infinite
adjective
Limitless / endless
She seems to have an infinite amount of energy.
My love for you is infinite.
By design
noun
Not accidentally
By design we have many female managers.
I think he did that by design.
Neglect
verb
Fail to take care of something properly
She neglected doing her homework.
You must not neglect your pet.
Engaged in
verb
Busy with
I am engaged in many tasks at the moment.
He is engaged in his work.
Overdo
verb
To do something too much
You shouldn’t overdo the salt on the dish.
I shouldn’t have overdone it.