Vocabulary List 8.1 Matching | Student Handouts - Free Printable

Let’s go step by step to match each term with its correct definition.

We have 15 definitions (numbered 1–15) and 15 vocabulary words (lettered a–o). We need to pair them correctly.

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Start with definition #1:
“to become greater” → That means to grow or get bigger. The word that fits is g. increase

#2:
“something that divides or splits apart” → Think of something you put in a crack to split wood — that’s a wedge. So, o. wedge

#3:
“a badge showing rank or office” → Like on a uniform — police, military, etc. Those are called insignia. So, h. insignia

#4:
“angry or resentful over another’s achievements or advantages” → That’s jealousy. So, i. jealous

#5:
“a person who travels by foot” → Someone walking = pedestrian. So, k. pedestrian

#6:
“a violent demonstration of frustration or rage” → Like a child screaming and throwing things — that’s a tantrum. So, n. tantrum

#7:
“relating to tender emotions” → Soft feelings like love, sadness, nostalgia — that’s sentimental. So, l. sentimental

#8:
“to cause delay” → To slow someone down — that’s hinder. So, f. hinder

#9:
“to command not to do something” → To say “no” officially — that’s forbid. So, c. forbid

#10:
“small pebbles or stones” → That’s gravel. So, d. gravel

#11:
“involving brave or daring action” → Heroic deeds — so, e. heroic

#12:
“a building where objects of interest and value are displayed” → Like art, history, science exhibits — that’s a museum. So, j. museum

#13:
“in or of the air” → Flying, sky-related — that’s aerial. So, a. aerial

#14:
“chief cook” → Head chef in a kitchen — that’s chef. So, b. chef

#15:
“an amount that remains above what is needed” → Extra stuff left over — that’s surplus. So, m. surplus

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Now let’s list all matches clearly:

1. g
2. o
3. h
4. i
5. k
6. n
7. l
8. f
9. c
10. d
11. e
12. j
13. a
14. b
15. m

Double-checking for any duplicates or mismatches — all letters used once? Let’s see:

Used: a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, i, j, k, l, m, n, o → Yes, all 15.

All definitions matched logically.

Final Answer:
1. g
2. o
3. h
4. i
5. k
6. n
7. l
8. f
9. c
10. d
11. e
12. j
13. a
14. b
15. m