Adolescence /ˌæd

compound /kəmˈpaʊnd/ verb WORSEN
1. [ T often passive ] to make a problem or difficult situation worse
Her terror was compounded by the feeling that she was being watched.
His financial problems were compounded when he unexpectedly lost his job.
Severe drought has compounded food shortages in the region.
compound /kəmˈpaʊnd/ verb COMBINE
2. [ T ] to mix two things together
Most tyres are made of rubber compounded with other chemicals and materials.
contribute /kənˈtrɪb.juːt/ , /ˈkɒn.trɪ.bjuːt/ /ˈkɑːn-/ verb [ I or T ]
1. to give something, especially money, in order to provide or achieve something together with other people
Aren't you going to contribute towards Jack's leaving present?
Come to the meeting if you feel you have something to contribute.
Her family have contributed £50,000 to the fund.
2. to write articles for a newspaper, magazine or book
She contributes to several magazines.