State Standard Assessments Language Arts Vocabulary Worksheets - Free Printable

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

We’ll look at each word and think about what it means, then find the matching letter from the list on the right.

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1. aberration
This means something that is not normal — a departure from what’s usual.
→ Matches G: an unwelcome departure from what is normal

2. brevity
This means being short and to the point — using few words.
→ Matches D: concise and exact use of words

3. capitulate
This means to give up or surrender — stop resisting.
→ Matches K: stop resisting; surrender

4. dearth
This means a lack or scarcity of something.
→ Matches A: scarcity or lack of something

5. egregious
This means shockingly bad — outrageously wrong.
→ Matches N: outstandingly bad, shocking

6. formidable
This describes something so big or powerful it inspires fear or respect.
→ Matches F: inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large or powerful

7. heretic
This is someone who holds beliefs that go against what most people accept (especially in religion).
→ Matches B: a person who holds an opinion at odds with what is generally accepted

8. iconoclast
This is someone who attacks cherished beliefs or institutions — like breaking idols (literally or figuratively).
→ Matches J: a person who attacks cherished beliefs or institutions

9. ponderous
This means slow and heavy — clumsy because of weight.
→ Matches M: slow and clumsy due to weight

10. rescind
This means to cancel or revoke something — like taking back a decision.
→ Matches C: to revoke, cancel, repeal

11. surmise
This means to guess or suppose something without proof.
→ Matches H: suppose something is true

12. filade → Wait! This looks like a typo. The correct word is probably “filch”? But looking at the options, none fit “filch”. Let’s check again… Actually, looking at option L: “to take power illegally or by force” — that sounds like “usurp”, which is #14. Hmm.

Wait — maybe “filade” is meant to be “feint”? No… Let’s re-examine the list.

Actually, looking closely — perhaps it’s a misspelling of “flout”? Still doesn’t fit.

Hold on — let’s skip and come back. Maybe it’s “filiate”? No.

Wait — look at option L: “to take power illegally or by force” — that’s definitely usurp. So maybe #12 is supposed to be “usurp”? But #14 is usurp.

Ah — I see now. Looking at the original image text:
#12 is written as “filade” — but that’s likely a typo for “feud”? No.

Actually, let’s check standard 11th grade vocab lists. “Filade” isn’t a real word. But looking at the definitions, option L says: “to take power illegally or by force” — that’s usurp, which is #14.

Wait — perhaps #12 is meant to be “coup”? Not listed.

Another idea: maybe it’s “flank”? No.

Let’s look at the remaining definitions after matching others.

Actually — I think there’s a typo in the worksheet. “Filade” should probably be “feint” or “flout”, but neither fits well.

Wait — let’s try this: maybe it’s “fili” something? No.

Alternatively — perhaps it’s “filet”? No.

Let’s move on and come back.

13. unimpeachable
This means cannot be doubted — completely trustworthy.
→ Matches I: entirely trustworthy

14. usurp
This means to take power illegally or by force.
→ Matches L: to take power illegally or by force

15. vacillate
This means to waver — go back and forth between decisions.
→ Matches O: to alternate or waver; indecisive

Now back to #12: “filade”

Looking at the leftover definitions:

We’ve used: A, B, C, D, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O

Leftover: E — long, angry speech of criticism

Is there a word that matches that? Yes — “diatribe” — but that’s not listed.

Wait — maybe “filade” is a typo for “diatribe”? That would make sense.

But “diatribe” isn’t spelled anything like “filade”.

Another possibility: maybe it’s “tirade” — which means a long, angry speech of criticism.

And “tirade” sounds a bit like “filade” if misheard or mistyped.

Yes! That must be it. “Filade” is likely a typo for “tirade”.

So:

12. tirade → Matches E: long, angry speech of criticism

Perfect.

Now let’s double-check all matches:

1. aberration → G
2. brevity → D
3. capitulate → K
4. dearth → A
5. egregious → N
6. formidable → F
7. heretic → B
8. iconoclast → J
9. ponderous → M
10. rescind → C
11. surmise → H
12. tirade (was “filade”) → E
13. unimpeachable → I
14. usurp → L
15. vacillate → O

All definitions are matched. No duplicates. All words accounted for.

Final Answer:
1-G, 2-D, 3-K, 4-A, 5-N, 6-F, 7-B, 8-J, 9-M, 10-C, 11-H, 12-E, 13-I, 14-L, 15-O