a boy or young man ● A group of lads were hanging around outside the cafe.

a bad situation that is hard to get out of as one problem leads to another ● They felt trapped in a vicious circle of poverty and unemployment.

not be noticed or dealt with ● Mike had fallen through the cracks of the education system and couldn't read or write until his 20s.

a piece of information or close look that gives you an understanding of sth ● The documentary gave us some insight into the living conditions in Brazi...

a situation that worsens progressively ● The international economy is on a downward spiral, signalling the end of the consumerist era.

an institute where convicted criminals under 18 years old are imprisoned ● Most of the gang members had already spent a few months in a juvenile deten...

comments made to make sb look stupid ● The prime minister was coming in for a great deal of ridicule from the media. ➣ ridicule (v), ridiculous (adj),...

the process of changing from one situation to another ● Adolescence is an interesting transition from childhood to adulthood, which is equally puzzlin...

acquire and gather ● Ted shows off a bit too much in an effort to garner approval from his peers.

(n) /ˈbenɪfɪt/ money that the government pays to people who are unemployed, poor or have special needs, etc. ● Matthew was flat broke when his out-of-...

due to the basic nature of sth/sb ● Although Daisy is a charming dog, she is inherently disobedient having had no early training. ➣ inhere (v), inhere...

sb who opens a new type of business to earn money ● As a budding entrepreneur, he founded his first company at the age of 19.