Adolescence /ˌæd

choose /tʃuːz/ verb [ I or T ] chose , chosen
1. to decide what you want from two or more things or possibilities
She had to choose between the two men in her life.
Danny, come here and choose your ice cream.
He chose a shirt from the many in his wardrobe.
[ + question word ] It's difficult choosing where to live.
[ + two objects ] I've chosen Luis a present/I've chosen a present for Luis.
Yesterday the selectors chose Dales as the team's new captain.
[ + object + to infinitive ] The firm's directors chose Emma to be the new production manager.
[ + to infinitive ] Katie chose (= decided) to stay away from work that day.
2. little/not much to choose between
When there is little to choose between two or more things, they are (all) very similar.