English vocab

(noun)
The transitional period of physical and psychological development between childhood and maturity

e.g. During adolescence, the body and mind go through many complex changes.

(verb)
To have an effect or impact; to influence; to engender support

e.g. His words resonated with the crowd.

(noun)
The opposite

(adjective)
1.Opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse
e.g. Contrary winds

2. Opposed; contradictory; inconsistent

(noun)
A sleeping disorder that is known for its symptoms of unrest and the inability to sleep

Synonym: sleeplessness

(noun)
A biochemistry term used to describe any group of peptide hormones found in the brain that act as neurotransmitters and have properties similar to morphine

e.g. Exercising is a way of releasing endorphins.

(noun)
The insertion of needles into the (living) tissue of the body, especially for purposes of pain relief.

(noun)
1. A holiday; a stretch of leisure time away from work or duty 
   and devoted to rest or pleasure.
2. A period during which official activty or business is 
   formally suspended

Synonym: holiday

(noun)
1. A pale purple color, like that of the lavender flower.

(adjective)
1. Of or pertaining to the female gender; womanly
2. Of or pertaining to the female sex; biologically female, not 
  male
3. Having the qualities stereotypically associated with women; nurturing, unaggressive

(adjective)
1. Of or pertaining to the male gender; manly
2. Or of pertaining to the male sex; biologically male
3. Having qualities stereotypically associated with men: 
   aggressive, insensitive

(adjective)
Full of virtue, having excellent moral character

(noun) 
A person who serves as an example, whose behavior is emulated by others

(noun)
1. Any natural object or living creature that serves as an 
  emblem of a tribe, clan or family
2. The representation of such object or creature

(adjective)
Of or relating to a group of people having common racial, ancestral, national, religious or cultural origins.

(noun)
1. A religious or cultural custom
2. A prescribed behavior

(verb)
To beat, smack or slap a person's buttocks, with the bare hand or other object, as punishment or gesture. 

e.g. My mother used to spank me as a child.