Adolescence /ˌæd

casual /ˈkæʒ.ju.əl/ adjective INFORMAL
1. describes clothes that are not formal or not suitable for special occasions
casual clothes
casual /ˈkæʒ.ju.əl/ adjective NOT INTERESTED
2. not taking or not seeming to take much interest; not finding something important
The psychologist's attitude seemed far too casual, even brutal.
Security around the conference hotel seemed almost casual.
Although close to tears, she tried to make her voice sound casual.
casual /ˈkæʒ.ju.əl/ adjective TEMPORARY
3. [ before noun ] not regular or fixed; temporary
casual labour/labourers/workers casual sex
casual /ˈkæʒ.ju.əl/ adjective CHANCE
4. [ before noun ] not serious or considered; (done) by chance
It was just a casual comment , I didn't mean it to be taken so seriously.
To a casual observer , everything might appear normal.
demanding /dɪˈmɑːn.dɪŋ/ /-ˈmæn-/ adjective
needing a lot of time, attention or energy
She's a very demanding child.
a demanding job/task
economic /iː.kəˈnɒm.ɪk/ , /ek.ə-/ /-ˈnɑː.mɪk/ adjective COUNTRY'S ECONOMY
1. [ before noun ] relating to trade, industry and money
The country has been in a very poor economic state ever since the decline of its two major industries.
The government's economic policies have led us into the worst recession for years.
economic /iː.kəˈnɒm.ɪk/ , /ek.ə-/ /-ˈnɑː.mɪk/ adjective MAKING A PROFIT
2. making a profit, or likely to make a profit
We had to close our London office - with the rent so high it just wasn't economic.
economical /ˌiː.kəˈnɒm.ɪ.k ə l/ , /ek.ə-/ /-ˈnɑː.mɪ-/ adjective
not using a lot of fuel, money, etc
There's increasing demand for cars which are more economical on fuel.
What's the most economical way of heating this building?
exhausting /ɪgˈzɔː.stɪŋ/ /-ˈzɑː-/ adjective
making you feel extremely tired I've had an exhausting day.
hospitality /ˌhɒs.pɪˈtæl.ə.ti/ /ˌhɑː.spɪˈtæl.ə.t ̬i/ noun [ U ]
1. when people are friendly and welcoming to guests and visitors
The local people showed me great hospitality.
2. the food, drink, etc. that an organization provides in order to keep its guests happy
The company's guests at Ascot are entertained in the corporate hospitality area.
monotonous /məˈnɒt. ə n.əs/ /-ˈnɑː.t ̬ ə n-/ adjective
staying the same and not changing and therefore boring
a monotonous job a monotonous voice The music became monotonous after a while.
part-time /ˌpɑːtˈtaɪm/ /ˌpɑːrt-/ adverb , adjective
If you work part-time or do part-time work, you work for only some of the day or the week
a part-time job Compare full-time
retail /ˈriː.teɪl/ noun [ U ]
the activity of selling goods to the public, usually in small quantities
The job is open to applicants with over two years' experience in retail.
The clothing company has six retail outlets (= shops) in south-eastern Australia.
$13 off the manufacturer's recommended retail price Compare wholesale