Jenna is coolio :P

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

3. hover Lowering for a sneak attack, the cats hover over the ground.

4. ` “ 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)

5. laggard (noun) Left behind from the herd, the laggard tried to find his mom.

6. laggard (adjective) The laggard cat was left behind, he wandered around looking for his home.

7. “ 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

8. collaborate (verb) The collaborating Wonder Pets helped a sad seal, they saved the day.

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

10. He was not the same anymore. He had changed, like a caterpillar metemorphs into a butterfly, he was different. =

11. He dozed, slept for a time, awakened again just at dawn-gray light, and added wood to the still smoking fire. The fire was hungry just kept eating, like a hobo on a ham sandwitch. =

12. The egg slid down his throat like a greasy rag. =