Unit 7 - 7C

a young person who is in the process of becoming an adult

The adolescent struggled to fit in with their peers.

able to do things as one wants without needing help from others

She's an independent woman, capable of making her own decisions and taking care of herself.

deeply knowledgeable and experienced and capable of giving good advice or making good decisions

Grandparents are often considered wise because of their life experiences and wisdom.

relating to young people who have not reached adulthood yet

The juvenile detention center houses young offenders under the age of 18.

describing an individual who has lived for a very long time and is not able to do certain activities due to old age

The car is getting a bit long in the tooth, but it still runs well.

having the characteristics that are typical of young people

Despite her age, she had a youthful appearance, with smooth skin and a radiant smile.

advanced in age

The elderly couple enjoyed taking leisurely walks together in the park.

childish in behavior, attitude, or thinking

having a lot of energy

With his dynamic personality, he brings enthusiasm and energy to every situation.

giving encouragement or providing help

Her family was incredibly supportive during her recovery from surgery, providing assistance and encouragement every step of the way.

to personally be involved in and understand a particular situation, event, etc.

Traveling to a new country allows you to experience different cultures.

able to take care of oneself without needing help from others

Growing up in a rural area, she learned to be self-reliant from a young age, able to handle any task that came her way.

able to be physically harmed or wounded

The baby birds in the nest were vulnerable to predators until they learned to fly.

behaving in a way that is immature or typical of a child

Instead of resolving their issues maturely, they resorted to childish name-calling and insults.

to refuse to change one's opinions, behaviors, habits, etc.

Despite the advancements in technology, my grandfather remains set in his ways and prefers to stick to his traditional methods.

displaying poor judgment or a lack of caution

It was a foolish gamble to invest all his money in one stock.

fully-grown and physically developed

Despite her young age, she possessed a mature appearance, with features that belied her years.

people born and living at approximately the same period of time

The older generation often reminisces about life before smartphones became ubiquitous.

to be involved in an activity, often something surprising or unpleasant

We used to get up to all sorts of mischief as children.

to escape punishment for one's wrong actions

Some white-collar criminals try to get away with embezzling money from their companies.

to keep talking about a certain subject in length, particularly in a way that bores others

She could go on and on about her favorite TV show for hours.

to not interfere with or bother someone or something, and to allow them to be as they are

He tends to go on and on about his accomplishments, which can be tiring.

to surrender to someone's demands, wishes, or desires, often after a period of resistance

After a long negotiation, they finally gave in to the demands of the opposing party.

not having recent information regarding a certain thing, particularly an event

He's been out of touch with the music scene for years and doesn't know any of the current bands.

to financially survive by depending on someone or something else

The unemployed man is currently living off his savings until he finds a new job.

considered old and no longer at one's best

He jokes that he's over the hill now that he's turned 50.