Growing Up & Identity - 50 Key Vocabulary Terms

English Grade 10 Comprehensive Study & Revision flashcards covering 50 key vocabulary terms on the theme of Growing Up & Identity, including German translations, word families, synonyms, and antonyms.

adolescence (n.)

The transitional period between childhood and adulthood (German: Jugendzeit, Pubertät; WF: adolescent; SYN: youth).

peer pressure (n.)

Influence from members of one's peer group (German: Gruppenzwang; WF: peer; SYN: group influence).

to mature (v.)

To reach full natural growth or development (German: reifen, heranwachsen; WF: maturity; ANT: immature).

self-esteem (n.)

Confidence in one's own worth or abilities (German: Selbstwertgefühl; SYN: self-worth; ANT: self-doubt).

to conform (v.)

To comply with rules, standards, or social conventions (German: sich anpassen; WF: conformity; ANT: to rebel).

coming-of-age (adj.)

Relating to a person's transition from childhood to adulthood (German: Heranwachsend, -reifung; SYN: growing up process).

identity crisis (n.)

A period of uncertainty and confusion about one's sense of self and direction in life (German: Identitätskrise; WF: identify, identity).

independence (n.)

Freedom from outside control or reliance on others (German: Unabhängigkeit; WF: independent; ANT: dependence).

to shape (v.)

To give form to or exert an influence on (German: prägen, formen; SYN: to influence, to mold).

belonging (n.)

A feeling of being accepted and included as a member of a group (German: Zugehörigkeit; WF: belong to; SYN: inclusion).

role model (n.)

A person looked to by others as an example to be imitated (German: Vorbild; SYN: idol, mentor).

alienation (n.)

The state of being isolated or separated from a group or society (German: Entfremdung; WF: alienate; SYN: isolation).

self-discovery (n.)

The process of gaining insight into one's own character and identity (German: Selbstfindung; WF: discover).

vulnerable (adj.)

Susceptible to physical or emotional harm or attack (German: verletzlich; WF: vulnerability; ANT: resilient).

to question (v.)

To express doubt about or challenge something (German: hinterfragen; SYN: to doubt; ANT: to accept).

self-conscious (adj.)

Feeling excessively aware of oneself, nervous, or insecure (German: befangen, unsicher; WF: self-consciousness; ANT: confident).

responsibility (n.)

The state or fact of having a duty to deal with something or of having control over someone (German: Verantwortung; WF: responsible; ANT: irresponsibility).

guidance (n.)

Advice, leadership, or information aimed at resolving a problem or directing behavior (German: Führung, Beratung; WF: guide; SYN: advice).

to rebel (v.)

To resist or rise up against an established government, authority, or social tradition (German: rebellieren; WF: rebellion; ANT: to obey).

expectation (n.)

A strong belief that something will happen or be the case in the future (German: Erwartung; WF: expect).

acceptance (n.)

Agreement with or inclusion and approval within a group (German: Akzeptanz; WF: accept; ANT: rejection).

generation gap (n.)

Differences of outlook, values, or opinions between generations (German: Generationskluft; SYN: age divide).

to overcome (v.)

To succeed in dealing with a problem or difficulty (German: überwinden; SYN: to master, to cope with).

self-reliance (n.)

Reliance on one's own capabilities, resources, and judgment (German: Selbstständigkeit; WF: self-reliant; SYN: autonomy).

prejudice (n.)

Preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience (German: Vorurteil; WF: prejudiced; SYN: bias).

to fit in (v.)

To be compatible with, accepted by, or in harmony with a social group (German: dazugehören; SYN: to belong; ANT: to stand out).

transition (n.)

The process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another (German: Übergang, Wandel; WF: transitional; SYN: shift).

boundary (n.)

A line or limit that marks the limits of an area or acceptable behavior (German: Grenze; SYN: limit, border).

to struggle (v.)

To make forceful or strenuous efforts to overcome difficulty (German: kämpfen, ringen; WF: struggle; SYN: to strive).

self-image (n.)

The idea, mental picture, or conception one has of oneself (German: Selbstbild; SYN: self-perception).

to assert oneself (v.)

To state one's opinions or rights firmly and confidently (German: sich behaupten; WF: assertive, assertion).

anxiety (n.)

A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease (German: Angst, Sorge; WF: anxious; SYN: fear, worry).

resilience (n.)

The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness or strength (German: Belastbarkeit; WF: resilient; SYN: strength).

autonomy (n.)

The condition or right of self-government, freedom, or independence (German: Autonomie; WF: autonomous; ANT: dependence).

insecurity (n.)

Uncertainty or anxiety about oneself; lack of confidence (German: Unsicherheit; WF: insecure; ANT: security).

to detach (v.)

To disconnect, disengage, or remove oneself from emotional ties (German: sich lösen (von); WF: detachment; ANT: to attach).

adulthood (n.)

The period or condition of being fully grown or mature (German: Erwachsenenalter; WF: adult; ANT: childhood).

outcast (n.)

A person who has been rejected by society or a social group (German: Außenseiter/in; SYN: outsider; ANT: insider).

to cope (with) (v.)

To deal effectively with something difficult (German: zurechtkommen mit; SYN: to manage, to handle).

orientation (n.)

The relative physical or mental position or direction of something or someone (German: Orientierung; WF: orientate; SYN: direction).

to challenge (v.)

To dispute the truth or validity of something, or to invite someone to a contest (German: herausfordern; WF: challenge, challenging).

self-awareness (n.)

Conscious knowledge of one's own character, feelings, and desires (German: Selbstwahrnehmung; WF: self-aware; SYN: consciousness).

to mature into (v.)

To develop or transform gradually into a certain role or character (German: sich entwickeln zu; SYN: to grow into, to evolve into).

isolation (n.)

The state of being separated from others; feeling alone (German: Isolierung, Einsamkeit; WF: isolate, isolated).

morality (n.)

Principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong behavior (German: Moral, Sittlichkeit; WF: moral; ANT: immorality).

perception (n.)

The way in which something is regarded, understood, or interpreted (German: Wahrnehmung; WF: perceive; SYN: view).

to suppress (v.)

To forcibly put an end to, conceal, or prevent the development of something (German: unterdrücken; WF: suppression; SYN: to hide).

individualism (n.)

A social theory or attitude favoring freedom of action for individuals over collective control (German: Individualismus; WF: individual).

subculture (n.)

A cultural group within a larger culture, often having beliefs or interests at variance with those of the larger culture (German: Subkultur, Jugendkultur; SYN: youth culture).

uniqueness (n.)

The quality of being one of a kind or possessing distinctive individuality (German: Einzigartigkeit; WF: unique; SYN: singularity).