6. “ My father grumbles like a bear in the mornings.” =
7. In the movie, “Independence Day, ” alien ships ______ over major cities around the world, waiting to strike. The woman ______ 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
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) My friends are very laggard. It must be because they don’t exercise.
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) The 8 men are collaborating together to put the multi-color puzzle pieces together.