Procrastination Flashcards

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having no meaning or purpose

e.g. It seemed p________ to continue.

Back

pointless

Front

supported or advocated by sb

e.g. Vegetarianism is one cause she does not e______.

Back

espoused by sb

Front

to use work time to engage in non-work-related activities on the internet

Back

cyberloafing

Front

to continue doing something

e.g. I suppose I could ___ __ with the ironing while I'm waiting.

Back

to get on with

Front

to delay or postpone

e.g. I can't ___ off going to the dentist any longer.

Back

to put off

Front

a proverb or short statement expressing a general truth

e.g. However, the old a____ that a book can never be judged by its cover rings true here.

Back

adage

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a tendency or preference towards something

e.g. If I were in your situation, my i__________ would be to look for another job.

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inclination to

to be inclined to

I'm inclined to agree with you.

Front

something that prevents concentration

e.g. I can turn the television off if you find it a d__________.

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distraction

Front

occurring later or after

• s_________ events confirmed our doubts.

Back

subsequent

Front

to start working hard

e.g. I'm going to have to _______ down to some serious study.

Back

to knuckle down