vocab

the word: proverbial

part of speech: adverb

The source sentence and page number: But, like all buffalo , he eventually grew big and turned into proverbial bull in the china shop. Pg. 57

Context clues: bull strong

Definition: Of relating to, or resembling a proverb.

original sentence: The text books are proverbial


the word: clandestine

part of speech: adjective

The source sentence and page number: This clandestine operation, however, required a handshake with a five dollar bill enclosed. Pg. 51

context clues: operation= a mission Synonym:secret, unrevealivy .

definition: kept or done in secret often in order to conceal an illicit or improper propose.

you original sentence: Mike clandestine his homework in class and went after class.


the word :Elite

part of speech : noun.

source sentence, text connect pg 40

context clues: The elite may de vive their culture.

definition: The choice best of anything.

your own original sentence: i had to make the elite choice at the last minute.