Read the sentences below. Then use the allusion to the Egyptian sphinx to figure out what a difficult word means. The assistant principal watched us with the eyes of a sphinx as we listed our excuses.

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Read the sentences below. Then use the allusion to the Egyptian sphinx to figure out what a difficult word means.

The assistant principal watched us with the eyes of a sphinx as we listed our excuses. Then she delivered her pronouncement.
What does the word "pronouncement" mean?

A. an angry response
B. a punishment
C. a wise and dignified message
D. a joke