Adolescence /ˌæd

tolerate /ˈtɒl. ə r.eɪt/ /ˈtɑː.lə.reɪt/ verb [ T ] DEAL WITH
2. to deal with something unpleasant or annoying, or to continue existing despite bad or difficult conditions
It seems these ants can tolerate temperatures which would kill other species.
transform /trænsˈfɔːm/ /-ˈfɔːrm/ verb [ T ]
to change completely the appearance or character of something or someone, especially so that they are improved
The reorganization will transform the British entertainment industry.
[ R ] Whenever a camera was pointed at her, Marilyn would instantly transform herself into a radiant star.
worsen /ˈwɜː.s ə n/ /ˈwɝː-/ verb [ I or T ]
to become worse or to make something become worse
As the company's financial problems worsened, several directors resigned.
The continued supply of arms to the region will only worsen the situation.
UNIT 15 The green revolution