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adolescence The physical, emotional, and social transition from childhood to adulthood. 

advertisement (ad) An announcement designed to persuade people to buy a product or service.  

aerobic (uh•ROH•bik) exercise Vigorous activity in which oxygen is taken in for a period of at least 20 minutes.  

affection Warm feelings toward another person.  

air bag A cushion in a motor vehicle that automatically inflates instantly after a collision occurs.  

air pollution The contamination of air with undesirable gases, particles, dust, smoke, and chemicals. 

Air Quality Index (AQI) A measure of air quality based on the total of the levels of five different pollutants.  

alcohol A drug that slows down the central nervous system and harms body organs.  

alcoholism A disease marked by physical and psychological dependence on alcohol.  

all-terrain vehicle (ATV) A motorized vehicle that can travel easily over rough surfaces.  

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