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Omen

A sign of what is to come

Hieroglyphics

Pictures or symbols that stand for words

Pharaohs

Any of the kings of ancient Egypt

Haughty

Too proud and scornful of others

Archaeologist

Expert in the study of people customs and life in ancient times

Dead-pan

An expressionless face or manner

Façade

The front of a building

Gingerly

With extreme caution or care

Dingy

Lacking; brightness; dirty; dull

Curio

Object valued; novel; rare