Unit 1 - The Internet and Other Addictions
). addiction - noun
dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs) - craving or wanting something
anxious - adjective
mentally upset about something
bombard with - phrasal verb
to be attacked by something (e.g. words, weapons, snowballs...)
clean slate - noun
an opportunity to start over without prejudice
come out - phrasal verb
appear or become visible
compulsiveness - noun
behavior that is very difficult to stop or control, and is often a result of or a sign of a mental problem
depressed - adjective, verb
to be low in spirits (can be a temporary state of mind or be permanent and long-lasting)
devote - verb
set aside or apart for a specific purpose or use
driven - adjective
strongly motivated to do something
engage in - phrasal verb
to be doing or to become involved in an activity
enhance - verb
increase; make better or more attractive
feed - verb
support or promote; provide food
feel empty
be unhappy because nothing seems important or interesting
fulfillment - noun
a feeling of satisfaction at having achieved your desires
go on - phrasal verb
continue with one's activities
go on a binge - idiomatic expression
to do too much of something, such as eating or drinking
go through - phrasal verb
pursue to a conclusion or bring to a successful issue
isolate - verb
place or set apart
multitask - verb
To perform more than one task at a time
out of the woods - idiomatic expression
to be out of trouble