Adolescence /ˌæd

adjust /əˈdʒʌst/ verb BECOME FAMILIAR
3. [ I ] to become more familiar with a new situation
I can't adjust to liv ing on my own. Her eyes slowly adjusted to the dark.
The lifestyle is so very different - it takes a while to adjust.
aggravate /ˈæg.rə.veɪt/ verb [ T ] MAKE WORSE
1. to make a bad situation worse
Attempts to restrict parking in the city centre have further aggravated the problem of traffic congestion.
2. to make a disease worse
The treatment only aggravated the condition.
aggravate /ˈæg.rə.veɪt/ verb [ T ] ANNOY
3. informal to annoy someone
Stop aggravating me, will you!
cause /kɔːz/ /kɑːz/ verb [ T ]
to make something happen, especially something bad
The difficult driving conditions caused several accidents.
[ + object + to infinitive ] The bright light caused her to blink.
Most heart attacks are caused by blood clots.
[ + two objects ] I hope the children haven't caused you too much trouble.
compete /kəmˈpiːt/ verb [ I ]
1. to try to be more successful than someone or something else
It's difficult for a small supermarket to compete against/with the big supermarkets.
Both girls compete for their father's attention.
figurative Turn the music down - I'm not competing against/with that noise (= I can't/won't try to speak louder than that music) !
2. to take part in a race or competition
Are you competing in the 100 metres?
The two athletes are competing for the gold medal.