a teenager, especially ages 13-17 adolescents are often confused because of their emotions; they do not realize this is normal.
autonomous
independent
By 10 months, most babies are autonomous enough to roam around the house by themselves.
awkward
difficult to use, do, or deal with
During adolescents, teenagers often feel very awkward with what is going on in their bodies.
clumsy
awkward in movement or manner
After she first learned how to walk, Sarah was very clumsy and fell often.
cognitive
connected with thinking or conscious mental processes
Although she was 15, her cognitive skills were not fully developed, and she behaved like a five year old.
contemplate
to think about something seriously
Her parents were not a very good role model for her, and she seriously contemplated whether she wanted to get married or not.
disorder
a sickness or disturbance
Teenage girls who struggle with self-esteem often suffer from eating disorders.
entity
a group viewed as a whole
Although they are owned by the same person, they are essentially different entities.
forge
to proceed with strength or speed despite problems or difficulties
Despite her lack of funds and other complications, she decided to forge ahead with her plans.
hormone
a chemical from body organs that stimulates activity in living systems
Teenage years can be difficult because the body is adjusting to all the hormones that are being produced.
hypothetical
imagined or suggested but not necessarily real or true
The two men liked to have hypothetical discussions about what the future will be like.
intimate
emotionally close
The couple found it difficult to have an intimate relationship because the husband was constantly traveling.
ovary
the organ of a woman or a female animal that produces eggs
The woman could not get pregnant because she had her ovaries removed when she was young.
peer
a person who is one's equal in age, rank, ability, or other quality
During teenage years, the advice of their peers become much more important than that of the parents.
pituitary gland
a small organ at the base of the brain that regulates the body's growth
Because Tom was not growing, the doctors checked his pituitary glands to see if there any problems.
psychological
relating to the human mind and feelings
She felt very sick, but after extensive tests the doctors realized that it was all psychological.
reasoning
ability to think logically
The stroke had impaired her reasoning skills, and she was no longer able to have normal conversations.
release
to let something go
After catching 30 fish, the fisherman released them back into the ocean.
spurt
to move out or forward with great force
He was always short until he had a grow spurt in college.
tumultuous
very loud, or full of confusion, change or uncertainty
After growing up in a very tumultuous family environment, Mary decided never to get married.
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