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scarabs

/ˈskærəbz/ /ˈskɛrəbz/

Meanings
noun
A beetle of the species Scarabaeus sacer, sacred to the ancient Egyptians.

Examples :

"The museum display featured ancient Egyptian amulets shaped like scarabs, believed to bring good luck. "
animal insect religion culture archaeology mythology history biology

Related Words

Illustration including

including verb

/ɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/

To bring into a group, class, set, or total as a (new) part or member.

"I will purchase the vacation package if you will include car rental."

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fashioned verb

/ˈfæʃənd/ /ˈfæʃəndɪd/

To make, build or construct, especially in a crude or improvised way.

" stranded in the woods, he fashioned a makeshift shelter from branches and leaves. "

Illustration believed

believed verb

/bɪˈliːvd/ /biˈliːvd/

To accept as true, particularly without absolute certainty (i.e., as opposed to knowing)

"I believe there are faeries."

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different noun

/ˈdɪf.(ə)ɹ.ənt/

The different ideal.

"My family has a different ideal for my future than I do. "

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necklaces noun

/ˈnɛklɪsɪz/ /ˈnɛkləsɪz/

An article of jewelry that is worn around the neck, most often made of a string of precious metal, pearls, gems, beads or shells, and sometimes having a pendant attached.

"My mother has a collection of beautiful necklaces, each with a unique gemstone pendant. "

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species noun

/ˈspiːsiːz/

Type or kind. (Compare race.)

"the male species"

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dedicated verb

/ˈdɛdɪkeɪtəd/

To set apart for a deity or for religious purposes; consecrate.

"The family dedicated the new playroom to their recently deceased grandfather. "

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featured verb

/ˈfiːtʃərd/ /ˈfiːtʃərd/

To ascribe the greatest importance to something within a certain context.

"The teacher featured teamwork as the most important skill for success in the group project. "

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ancient noun

/ˈeɪn.ʃənt/

A person who is very old.

"The ancient librarian was known for her vast knowledge of history. "

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resemble verb

/ɹɪˈzɛmb(ə)l/

To be like or similar to (something); to represent as similar.

"The twins resemble each other."

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collecting verb

/kəˈlɛktɪŋ/

To gather together; amass.

"Suzanne collected all the papers she had laid out."

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belonging verb

/bɪˈlɒŋɪŋ/ /bɪˈlɔŋɪŋ/

To have its proper place.

"Where does this document belong?"