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closeted

/ˈklɑzətɪd/ /ˈklɒzətɪd/

Meanings
adjective
Not open about one's sexual orientation, romantic orientation, or gender identity.

Examples :

"He was a closeted gay man at work, afraid of how his colleagues might react if he were open about his sexuality. "
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orientation noun

/ˌɔɹiɛnˈteɪʃən/

The determination of the relative position of something or someone.

"The teacher explained the orientation of the classroom, showing where the desks, whiteboard, and door were located. "

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preferring verb

/prɪˈfɜːrɪŋ/ /priˈfɜːrɪŋ/

To be in the habit of choosing something rather than something else; to favor; to like better.

"I prefer tea to coffee."

Illustration questioning

questioning verb

/ˈkwɛst͡ʃənɪŋ/

To ask questions about; to interrogate; to enquire for information.

"The teacher was questioning the student about the missing assignment. "

Illustration concealment

concealment noun

/kənˈsiːlmənt/

The practice of keeping secrets.

"Her constant concealment of her phone caused her parents to worry about what she was hiding. "

Illustration confinement

confinement noun

/kənˈfaɪnmənt/

The act of confining or the state of being confined.

"The confinement of the sick child to his room prevented him from attending school. "

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themselves pronoun

/ðəmˈsɛlvz/

The reflexive case of they, the third-person plural personal pronoun. The group of people, animals or objects previously mentioned, as the object of a verb or following a preposition (also used for emphasis).

"They are going to try climbing Mount Everest themselves."

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colleagues noun

/ˈkɒliːɡz/ /ˈkɑliɡz/

A fellow member of a profession, staff, academic faculty or other organization; an associate.

""At the hospital, Dr. Lee often shares her research with her colleagues." "

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sexuality noun

/sɛksjuˈælɪti/ /sɛkʃuˈæləti/

The quality of being sexual; that which is characterized or distinguished by sex.

"The school's curriculum now includes lessons about different sexualities to help students understand and respect each other. "

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discussion noun

/dɪsˈkʊʃən/ /dɪˈskʌʃən/

Conversation or debate concerning a particular topic.

"My discussion with the professor was very enlightening."

Illustration information

information noun

/ˌɪnfəˈmeɪʃən/ /ˌɪnfəɹˈmeɪʃən/

That which resolves uncertainty; anything that answers the question of "what a given entity is".

"The information about the project deadline resolved my uncertainty; now I know what needs to be completed. "

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interrogation noun

/ɪnˌteɹ.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

The act of interrogating or questioning; examination by questions; inquiry.

"The police interrogation of the suspect lasted several hours. "

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conference noun

/ˈkɒn.fə.ɹəns/ /ˈkɑn.fə.ɹəns/

The act of consulting together formally; serious conversation or discussion; interchange of views.

"The family held a conference to discuss their summer vacation plans. "