Adolescence /ˌæd

realist /ˈrɪə.lɪst/ /ˈriː.ə-/ noun [ C ] THOUGHT
1. someone who hopes for or accepts only what seems possible or likely, and does not hope for or expect more
I'm a realist - I knew there was no way I could win, so I swam for a good finish, for points.
self-expression /ˌself.ɪkˈspreʃ. ə n/ noun [ U ]
expression of your personality, emotions or ideas, especially through art, music or acting
He regarded poetry as sentimental self-expression.
sense /sen t  s/ noun ABILITY
1. [ C ] an ability to understand, recognize, value or react to something, especially any of the five physical abilities to see, hear, smell, taste and feel
With her keen sense of smell, she could tell if you were a smoker from the other side of the room.
My cold is so bad I've lost my sense of smell/taste (= I can't smell/taste anything) .
2. [ C or U ] a general feeling or understanding
Did you get any sense of how they might react?
The helicopters hovering overhead added to the sense of urgency.
3. sense of fun
the ability to enjoy life and not be too serious
Don't be angry - it was just a joke - where's your sense of fun?
4. sense of humour
your ability to understand funny things
She has a really good sense of humour.
We have the same sense of humour.
Come on, lighten up! Where's your sense of humour?
5. sense of occasion
UK the feeling people have when there is a very important event or celebration
The decorations, flowers and crowds gave the town a real sense of occasion.