1. Recognize this?

2. In the movie, “Independence Day, ” alien ships hovered over major cities around the world, waiting to strike. The woman hovered over her daughter ’s shoulder whenever she chatted on the internet with anyone. Syn: linger, float, loom (over) Ant: soar Definition: (v) to float or hang suspended over; to move back and forth over or around

4. “ His teeth were crooked like a pile of wrecked cars.” =

5. = Tents swayed in the wind like jelly fish in the water.

6. = Mouth dry like it was a cave filled with cotton.

7. = Fear wrapped around me like a sodden cloak.

8. hover Because he was so skilled, the soccer ball can hover over his head

9. ` “ The laggard worker caused the entire project to fall behind schedule.” (adj.) “ Tour guides often have to urge laggards to keep up with the rest of the group.” (noun) Syn: (n) slowpoke, straggler, (a) sluggish, lazy Ant: (n) early bird (a) swift, speedy Definition: (n) a person who moves slowly or falls behind (a) Falling behind; slow to move or act (describing a person or thing)

10. laggard (noun) Because he went to sleep late, he lost the race like a laggard .

11. laggard (adjective) Because he missed his afternoon nap, he was very laggared

12. “ Several students plan to collaborate on a History Fair project about the American Revolution.” Syn: (team up, join forces) Ant: work alone Definition: to work together

13. collaborate (verb) Because their leader wasn’t collaborating for the greater good, he totally failed

20. Proper adjecives