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Essential Vocabulary for TOEFL - Stages of Life

Here you will learn some English words about stages of life, such as "burial", "infant", "youth", etc. that are needed for the TOEFL exam.

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Essential Words Needed for TOEFL

a period in one's life between puberty and adulthood

Ex: Adolescence can be a confusing period full of self-discovery .
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a young person who is in the process of becoming an adult

Ex: Adolescents often experience strong emotions as they grow .
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youth
[noun]

a young man or teenage boy, typically in the stage of life between childhood and adulthood

Ex: The school organized a camp for youths during the summer .
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youthful
[Adjective]

having the characteristics that are typical of young people

Ex: The modelyouthful features and slender figure made her a favorite in the fashion industry .
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adulthood
[noun]

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

Ex: Adulthood is typically marked by legal recognition of a person as an adult, with the rights and duties that come with it.
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boyhood
[noun]

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

Ex: Though they hadn't spoken in years, they remained boyhood friends, forever connected by their shared past.
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girlhood
[noun]

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

Ex: The bond formed during girlhood remained strong as Sarah and Emily navigated the challenges of adulthood together .
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infancy
[noun]

the period or state of very early childhood

Ex: The memories infancy are often hazy , but some people claim to recall snippets of their early experiences .
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infant
[noun]

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

Ex: Infant mortality rates have decreased significantly over the years due to advancements in medical technology and prenatal care.
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maturity
[noun]

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

Ex: Mary 's artwork displayed a level maturity beyond her years , drawing praise from critics and art enthusiasts alike .
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premature
[Adjective]

(of a baby) born before completing the normal full-term pregnancy length

Ex: The doctors provided special care for the premature baby in the neonatal intensive care unit.
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teens
[noun]

the period of one's life between the age of 13 and 19

Ex: They made many memories during their teens before leaving for college .
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a disappointment, lack of confidence or worry that a person may feel or experience in their life when they are 40 or 50 years old

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the date on which a special event happened in a previous year

Ex: This weekend is anniversary of when we moved into our new home .
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burial
[noun]

the act of burying a dead body or the ceremony in which a dead body is buried

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the process in which a baby is born

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pregnancy
[noun]

the state of being with child

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elder
[noun]

(plural) people who are older, wiser and more experienced than others

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an agreement between two people to get married or the duration of this agreement

Ex: They decided to delay engagement party until after the holidays .
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funeral
[noun]

a religious ceremony in which people bury or cremate a dead person

Ex: funeral procession made its way to the cemetery , where she was laid to rest beside her husband .
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juvenile
[Adjective]

relating to young people who have not reached adulthood yet

Ex: The juvenile court system focuses on rehabilitation rather than punishment for underage offenders.
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underage
[Adjective]

not old enough to legally engage in certain activities such as drinking or getting a driver's license

Ex: The club was fined for serving alcohol underage patrons during a recent inspection .
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widow
[noun]

a married woman whose spouse is dead and has not married again

Ex: He left behind widow and two young children .
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widower
[noun]

a man whose spouse is dead and has not remarried

Ex: widower continued to wear his wedding ring as a symbol of his love .
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orphan
[noun]

a child whose parents have died

Ex: orphan's resilience and strength inspired those around them , despite facing unimaginable loss at a young age .
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elderly
[Adjective]

advanced in age

Ex: elderly gentleman greeted everyone with a warm smile and a twinkle in his eye .
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a period of time when a woman can take a break from working and stay home before and after the birth of her child

Ex: Maternity leave allowed her to bond with her newborn without worrying about work responsibilities .
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middle-aged
[Adjective]

(of a person) approximately between 45 to 65 years old, typically indicating a stage of life between young adulthood and old age

Ex: A middle-aged woman was running for office in the upcoming election.
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to no longer be alive

Ex: My passed away last year after a long illness .
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the period during someone's life when they stop working often due to reaching a certain age

Ex: Retirement allowed him to spend more time with his grandchildren .
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senior
[Adjective]

related to individuals who are considered elderly

Ex: senior member of the team provides guidance and mentorship to younger colleagues .
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toddler
[noun]

a young child who is starting to learn how to walk

Ex: They took toddler to the park , where he enjoyed playing on the swings .
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grownup
[noun]

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

Ex: Despite the challenges , embracing the role of grownup can lead to personal growth and fulfillment .
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