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| religion |
a set of beliefs about how the universe was made and what its purpose is. Religion usually involves worship of a god or gods, and the belief in certain ideas about right and wrong behavior. [1/3 definitions] |
| rule |
a law or direction that guides behavior or action. [1/7 definitions] |
| scandal |
a reported behavior or event that is illegal or considered morally wrong and which causes strongly negative public reaction. |
| self-control |
control of one's feelings or behavior. |
| shortcoming |
a fault or weakness in character, behavior, or ability. |
| should |
used to express someone's opinion of the proper behavior or state of something, even if it is not true in reality. [1/5 definitions] |
| sing a different tune |
to change one's opinion or behavior. |
| sportsmanship |
the qualities and behavior which a person should show when playing a sport or game. |
| taboo |
a ban on a subject, action, or behavior. [1/2 definitions] |
| turn over a new leaf |
to change one's behavior for the better; make a new start. |
| vice1 |
wicked, evil, or criminal behavior. [1/2 definitions] |
| what makes one tick |
what causes one's behavior (often used as a question). |
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