emoji - n. a small digital image or icon used to express an idea, emotion, etc., in electronic communication
suffix – n. a letter or a group of letters that is added to the end of a word to change its meaning or to form a different word
pictograph – n. a pictorial symbol for a word or phrase.
transgender – adj. of or relating to people who have a sexual identity that is not clearly male or clearly female
euphemism - n. a mild or pleasant word or phrase that is used instead of one that is unpleasant or offensive
father figure – n. an older man who is respected and admired like a father
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