Adolescence /ˌæd

enrich /ɪnˈrɪtʃ/ verb IMPROVE
1. [ T ] to improve the quality of something by adding something else
Fertilizer helps to enrich the soil.
My life was greatly enriched by knowing her.
enrich /ɪnˈrɪtʃ/ verb HAVE MORE MONEY
2. [ T often R ] to make something or someone richer
He claimed that the large stores were enriching themselves at the expense of their customers.
escape /ɪˈskeɪp/ verb GET FREE
1. [ I or T ] to get free from something, or to avoid something
Two prisoners have escaped.
A lion has escaped from its cage.
She was lucky to escape serious injury.
He narrowly (= only just) escaped a fine.
His name escapes me (= I have forgotten his name) .
Nothing important escapes her notice/attention .
imagine /ɪˈmædʒ.ɪn/ verb [ T ]
1. to form or have a mental picture or idea of something
Imagine Robert Redford when he was young - that's what John looks like.
[ + ( that ) ] Imagine (that) you're eating an ice cream - try to feel how cold it is.
[ + question word ] Can you imagine how it feels to be blind?
[ + -ing verb ] She imagined herself sitt ing in her favourite armchair back home.
They hadn't imagined (= expected) (that) it would be so difficult.
I can't imagine (= I really don't know) what he wants from us.
2. to believe that something is probably true
[ + ( that ) ] I imagine (that) he's under a lot of pressure at the moment.
I don't imagine (that) they have much money.
"Will they change it?" "I imagine so ."
3. to think that something exists or is true, although in fact it is not real or true
"Did you hear a noise?" "No, you're imagining things /No, you must have imagined it."
I've never heard her criticize you - I think you imagine it.
4. used to express shock or surprise, often at someone else's behaviour
She got married at 16! Imagine that!
[ + -ing verb ] Imagine spend ing all that money on a coat!
5. you can't imagine
UK used to emphasize a statement
You can't imagine what a mess the house was in after the party.
influence /ˈɪn.flu.ən t  s/ verb [ T ]
to affect or change how someone or something develops, behaves or thinks
She's very good at making friends and influencing people.
[ + object + to infinitive ] What influenced you to choose a career in nursing?
inspire /ɪnˈspaɪə r / /-ˈspaɪr/ verb [ T ]
1. to make someone feel that they want to do something and can do it
His confident leadership inspired his followers.
[ + to infinitive ] After her trip to Venezuela, she felt inspired to learn Spanish.
2. to make someone have a particular strong feeling or reaction
She inspires great loyalty among her followers.
The captain's heroic effort inspired them with determination.
3. to give someone an idea for a book, film, product, etc
a piece of music inspired by dolphin sounds
The design of the car has inspired many imitations.