Adolescence /ˌæd

balance /ˈbæl. ə n t  s/ noun AMOUNT/MONEY
5. [ C usually singular ] the amount of money you have in a bank account, or the amount of something that you have left after you have spent or used up the rest
Once we know how much money we'll need, let's spend the balance (= the amount left) .
The company's success is reflected in its healthy bank balance.
competition /ˌkɒm.pəˈtɪʃ. ə n/ /ˌkɑːm-/ noun
1. [ U ] when someone is trying to win something or be more successful than someone else
Competition for jobs is intense.
There's a lot of competition between computer companies.
The two companies are in competition with each other.
[ + to infinitive ] There's fierce competition to join the Special Branch.
Foreign competition (= similar products from other countries) had reduced their sales.
Why are you jealous of her? She's no competition!
2. [ C ] an organized event in which people try to win a prize by being the best, fastest, etc.
a swimming/chess competition
She's entered a crossword competition.
humorous You don't need to eat so quickly! It's not a competition.
3. the competition
the person or people you are trying to be better than
The competition on the track looked fierce and her heart sank.
creative /kriˈeɪ.tɪv/ /-t ̬ɪv/ adjective
producing or using original and unusual ideas
a creative person/artist/designer/programmer
creative talents/powers/abilities
creative thinking