figure out – phrasal verb to understand or find (something, such as a reason) by thinking
diverse – adj. made up of people or things that are different from each other
inherently – adv. belonging to the basic nature of someone or something
background – n. the experiences, knowledge, education, etc., in a person's past
kid – n. a child; a boy or girl
hang out – phrasal verb to be somewhere
scariest – adj. causing the most fear; most frightening
comfortable – adj. not causing any unpleasant feelings