Adolescence /ˌæd

boss /bɒs/ /bɑːs/ noun [ C ] MANAGER
1. the person who is in charge of an organization and who tells others what to do
She was the boss of a large international company.
I started up my own business and now I'm my own boss (= I work for myself and no one tells me
what to do) .
informal Who's the boss (= the person who makes all the important decisions) in your house?
campaign /kæmˈpeɪn/ noun [ C ]
1. a planned group of especially political, business or military activities which are intended to achieve a particular aim
The protests were part of their campaign against the proposed building development in the area.
This is the latest act of terrorism in a long-standing and bloody campaign of violence .
The endless public appearances are an inevitable part of an election campaign.
She's the campaign organizer for the Labour Party.
The government have just launched (= begun) their annual Christmas campaign to stop drunken driving.
a controversial new advertising campaign
2. a group of connected actions or movements that forms part of a war
a bombing campaign
candidate /ˈkæn.dɪ.dət/ , /-deɪt/ noun [ C ]
1. a person who is competing to get a job or elected position
There are three candidates standing in the election.
2. a person or thing considered likely to receive or experience something
The English Department is a likely candidate for staff cuts.
3. UK someone who is taking an examination
Candidates must write their names on the top page of the exam paper.
career /kəˈrɪə r / /-ˈrɪr/ noun [ C ]
the job or series of jobs that you do during your working life, especially if you continue to get better jobs and earn more money
He's hoping for a career in the police force/ as a police officer.
When he retires he will be able to look back over a brilliant career (= a working life which has been very successful) .
It helps if you can move a few rungs up the career ladder before taking time off to have a baby.
I took this new job because I felt that the career prospects were much better.
Elaine has become a real career woman/girl (= is interested in and spends most of her time on her job) .
Judith is very career -minded/-oriented (= gives a lot of attention to her job) .