People and Stages of Life: English Vocabulary List

the period of being an adult, characterized by physical and psychological maturity

"Adulthood brings responsibility."

"Entering adulthood means taking responsibility for your decisions including financial ones like paying bills on time and saving for retirement."

in the developmental stage between childhood and adulthood

"He has adolescent problems."

"The adolescent boy spent most of his time playing video games in his room instead of studying for his important exams."

a very young child, typically from birth to around one year old

"The infant slept peacefully in her crib."

"The infant slept soundly in her crib while her parents watched a movie in the living room."

the period of a male's life before he reaches adulthood

"Boyhood was fun."

"He spent his boyhood in a small village near the mountains."

the period of a female individual's life before she reaches adulthood

"Girlhood shaped her."

"During her girlhood she dreamed of becoming a veterinarian spending hours caring for injured birds and stray cats she found in the neighborhood."

the later stage of life during which a person is considered old

"Old age can bring wisdom."

"Old age brings wisdom and experience but also physical challenges like reduced mobility."

the period during someone's life when they stop working often due to reaching a certain age

"Retirement was peaceful."

"He planned for retirement carefully so that he could travel the world after leaving his job."

advanced in age

"The elderly man needs help."

"The elderly couple celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary with a small party attended by their children grandchildren and close friends from church."

related to parents or the role of parenting

"I need parental permission."

"The teenager needed parental permission to go on the school field trip to the museum."

brought to this world through birth

"He was born in 1990."

"He was born in a small town but moved to the city when he was eighteen years old."

the time or period of one's life when they are not young anymore and are not old yet

"He started exercising regularly in middle age."

"Many people in middle age face the challenge of caring for both their growing children and their aging parents simultaneously."

the period during which a person is not old enough but is not young either

"Midlife can be reflective."

"He made changes in midlife to improve his health and daily routine."

a young child who is starting to learn how to walk

"The toddler ran fast."

"The toddler was curious and explored everything in the room."

a period in one's life between puberty and adulthood

"Adolescence is challenging."

"Adolescence is the stage when young people start becoming more independent."

a young person who is in the process of becoming an adult

"The adolescent is moody."

"Navigating the challenges of adolescence requires support as the young person develops their identity and independence."

the period or state of very early childhood

"The idea is in its infancy."

"The project is still in its infancy and needs more time to develop."

the period or time of being a child, characterized by significant physical and emotional growth

"Childhood was happy."

"Her childhood was spent moving from one city to another because her father served in the military and received new orders every few years."

to get older

"Red wine ages well over time."

"Red wine tends to age well and develop more complex flavors over many years."

the state and quality of being mentally and behaviorally rational and sensible

"Maturity takes time."

"Her maturity showed in the way she handled the problem calmly."

an infant very recently born

"The newborn baby slept."

"The exhausted mother gently cradled her newborn infant after a long labor."

someone between the ages of 13 and 19

"The teen was nervous."

"The teen listened carefully and asked a few good questions."

a child who is between the ages of 9 and 12

"The preteen loved games."

"Many preteen children are starting to develop their own distinct fashion sense."

the period of one's life between childhood and adulthood

"Youth is full of energy."

"Many people remember youth as a time of freedom and discovery."

a person who is advanced in age, particularly one who qualifies for discounts, services, etc. provided for elderly people

"The senior got a discount."

"The senior citizen was eligible for a special reduced fare on public transportation."

intended for or related to young people, particularly in sports

"He plays junior tennis."

"The junior doctor was nervous during his first surgery but the senior surgeon guided him through every step of the procedure carefully."

(used by children or when talking to them) an adult who is fully matured and responsible

"Be a grownup now."

"The child was told to act like a grownup after causing trouble at the party."

related to individuals who are considered elderly

"She is a senior citizen."

"The senior citizen received a discount on his bus pass because the city offers reduced fares for people over the age of sixty five."