Adolescence /ˌæd

positive /ˈpɒz.ə.tɪv/ /ˈpɑː.zə.t ̬ɪv/ adjective HOPEFUL
1. hopeful and confident, or giving cause for hope and confidence
a positive attitude
On a more positive note, we're seeing signs that the housing market is picking up.
The past ten years have seen some very positive developments in East-West relations.
There was a very positive response to our new design - people seemed very pleased with it.
Opposite negative
positive /ˈpɒz.ə.tɪv/ /ˈpɑː.zə.t ̬ɪv/ adjective CERTAIN
2. certain and without any doubt
[ + ( that ) ] Are you positive (that) you saw me switch the iron off?
"Are you sure it's okay for me to use your mother's car?" "Positive."
"It was him - I saw him take it." "Are you positive about that?"
recreation /ˌrek.riˈeɪ.ʃ ə n/ noun [ C or U ] ENJOYMENT
1. (a way of) enjoying yourself when you are not working
His favourite recreations are golf and playing Scrabble.
Emma's only form of recreation seems to be shopping.