Adolescence /ˌæd

poverty /ˈpɒv.ə.ti/ /ˈpɑː.vɚ.t ̬i/ noun [ U ]
1. the condition of being extremely poor
Two million people in the city live in abject (= very great) poverty.
He emigrated to Australia to escape the grinding (= very great) poverty of his birthplace.
Helping to alleviate poverty in developing countries also helps to reduce environmental destruction.
2. a poverty of sth
formal a lack of something or when the quality of something is extremely low
There is a disappointing poverty of creativity in their work.


resolution /ˌrez.əˈluː.ʃ ə n/ noun DECISION
1. [ C ] an official decision that is made after a group or organization have voted
to approve/adopt a resolution
[ + to infinitive ] The United Nations passed (= voted to support) a resolution to increase aid to the Third World.
2. [ C ] a promise to yourself to do or to not do something
[ + to infinitive ] I made a resolution to give up chocolate.