Adolescence meaning in English

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Definition

adolescence: the period of time in a person's life when they are developing into an adult noun
an adolescent: a teenager, a young person noun
Exercise 1
Which of the following terms is a synonym for teenage?
Which of the following terms is a synonym for teenage?
"Infant" is a term which refers to young children, generally before the age of 4 or 5. An "infant" is younger than an "adolescent". This choice is incorrect.
An "adult" is older than an "adolescent". This choice is incorrect.
"Teenage" is a synonym for "adolescent", both terms refer a young person, usually between the ages of 13 to 19 years old.
"Senior" is a term which refers to people above the age of 65 generally. These lucky people receive discounts at select restaurants and especially at the cinema. I can't wait to become a senior!
Exercise 2
Which of the following terms is a synonym for teenage?
Which of the following terms is a synonym for teenage?
"Infant" is a term which refers to young children, generally before the age of 4 or 5. An "infant" is younger than an "adolescent". This choice is incorrect.
"Teenage" is a synonym for "adolescent", both terms refer to a young person, usually between the ages of 13 to 19 years old.
An "adult" is older than an "adolescent". This choice is incorrect.
"Senior" is a term which refers to people above the age of 65 generally. These lucky people receive discounts at select restaurants and especially at the cinema. I can't wait to become a senior!

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