procrastinate

Mr. Putter can procrastinate by napping instead of writing.

procrastinate

If you procrastinate, you delay or avoid doing something you need to do.

procrastinate

I procrastinate when I read a magazine instead of weeding the garden.

procrastinate

Which might be an example of procrastinating, –

doing homework right away so that you can play outside

watching TV when you have to study for a spelling test?

or

procrastinate

to delay or avoid doing something

diversion

For a diversion, Mr. Putter made stew.

diversion

A diversion is something that takes you away from what you are doing or thinking about.

diversion

For a diversion, I listen to music.

diversion

Would you rather listen to music

or

play a game for a diversion?

diversion

takes you away from what you're doing