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sphinxes

/ˈsfɪŋksɪz/ /ˈsfɪŋksəs/

Meanings
noun
A creature with the head of a person and the body of an animal (commonly a lion).

Examples :

"The museum displayed two ancient sphinxes guarding the entrance to the pharaoh's tomb. "
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Related Words

Illustration undermining

undermining verb

/ˌʌndərˈmaɪnɪŋ/

To dig underneath (something), to make a passage for destructive or military purposes; to sap.

"His constant criticism was undermining her confidence in her ability to do the job. "

Illustration programmers

programmers noun

/ˈpɹoʊˌɡræmə(ɹ)z/ /ˈpɹoʊˌɡɹæməz/

One who writes computer programs; a software developer.

"Programmers at the software company are working on a new app for smartphones. "

Illustration intentions

intentions noun

/ɪnˈtɛnʃənz/

The goal or purpose behind a specific action or set of actions.

"It’s easy to promise anything when you have no intention of fulfilling any of it."

Illustration instructions

instructions noun

/ɪnˈstɹʌkʃənz/

The act of instructing, teaching, or furnishing with information or knowledge.

"Instruction will be provided on how to handle difficult customers."

Illustration abnormalities

abnormalities noun

/ˌæbnɔːrˈmælətiz/ /ˌæbnɔːrˈmælətɪz/

The state or quality of being abnormal; variation; irregularity.

"The doctor ordered more tests to check for any abnormalities in the blood sample. "

Illustration completely

completely adverb

/kəmˈpliːtli/

(manner) In a complete manner

"Please completely fill in the box for your answer, using a number 2 pencil."

Illustration classified

classified adjective

/ˈklæsɪfaɪd/ /ˈklæsəˌfaɪd/

Sorted into classes or categories

"The library books are classified by subject, so finding a book on history is easy. "

Illustration micromanaging

micromanaging verb

/ˌmaɪkroʊˈmænɪdʒɪŋ/ /ˌmaɪkrəˈmænɪdʒɪŋ/

To manage, direct, or control a person, group, or system to an unnecessary level of detail or precision.

"The employees complained that their boss was micromanaging when she insisted that they account for their time in fifteen-minute intervals."

Illustration inscrutable

inscrutable noun

/ˌɪnˈskɹuːtəbl/

One who or that which is inscrutable; a person, etc. that cannot be comprehended.

"Example Sentence: "After years of studying the ancient symbols, the archaeologist still considered the Rosetta Stone an inscrutable." "

Illustration fluttering

fluttering verb

/ˈflʌtərɪŋ/ /ˈflʌɾərɪŋ/

To flap or wave quickly but irregularly.

"flags fluttering in the wind"

Illustration recognized

recognized verb

/ˈɹɛkəɡnaɪzd/

To match (something or someone which one currently perceives) to a memory of some previous encounter with the same person or thing.

"I recognised his face immediately."

Illustration experienced

experienced verb

/ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪənst/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.ənst/

To observe certain events; undergo a certain feeling or process; or perform certain actions that may alter one or contribute to one's knowledge, opinions, or skills.

"I experienced a lot of new things during my summer vacation. "