Adolescence /ˌæd

sceptical UK , US skeptical /ˈskep.tɪ.k ə l/ adjective
doubting that something is true or useful
Many experts remain sceptical about/of his claims.
short-term /ˌʃɔːtˈtɜːm/ /ˈʃɔːrt.tɝːm/ adjective
1. lasting a short time
short-term memory
2. relating to a short period of time
a short-term weather forecast
subsequent /ˈsʌb.sɪ.kwənt/ adjective
happening after something else
The book discusses his illness and subsequent resignation from the government.
Those explosions must have been subsequent to our departure, because we didn't hear anything.
wealthy /ˈwel.θi/ adjective
rich
He's a very wealthy man.
With their natural resources they are potentially a very wealthy country.
worldwide /ˈwɜːldˌwaɪd/ /ˌwɝːld-/ , /ˈ--/ adjective , adverb
existing or happening in all parts of the world
a worldwide recession
An increase in average temperature by only a few degrees could cause environmental problems worldwide.