penalty – n. punishment for breaking a rule or law

homosexual – adj. sexually attracted to people of the same sex

bisexual – adj. sexually attracted to both men and women

transgendered – adj. of or relating to people who have a sexual identity that is not clearly male or clearly female

in contrast – idiomatic to be different from someone or something

tolerance – n. willingness to accept feelings, habits, or beliefs that are different from your own

lesbian – n. a woman who is sexually attracted to other women; a female homosexual

attend – v. to go to and be present at an event or meeting

credibility – n. the quality of being believed or accepted as true, real or honest

backup – n. help or support provided by additional people or things

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