Eleventh Grade Vocabulary Matching Worksheet

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 or expected; a departure from what’s usual.
→ That matches G: “an unwelcome departure from what is normal”

2. brevity – This refers to being short and to the point — using few words.
→ That matches D: “concise and exact use of words”

3. capitulate – To give up or surrender, especially after resistance.
→ That matches K: “stop resisting: surrender”

4. diatribe – A long, angry speech criticizing someone or something.
→ That matches E: “long, angry speech of criticism”

5. egregious – Something shockingly bad or outrageous.
→ That matches N: “outstandingly bad, shocking”

6. formidable – Inspiring fear or respect because it’s powerful or impressive.
→ That matches F: “inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large or powerful”

7. heretic – Someone who holds beliefs that go against accepted religious or general opinions.
→ That matches B: “a person who holds an opinion at odds with what is generally accepted”

8. iconoclast – Someone who attacks cherished beliefs or institutions (like traditions or sacred ideas).
→ That matches J: “a person who attacks cherished beliefs or institutions”

9. ponderous – Slow and clumsy, often because of heavy weight.
→ That matches M: “slow and clumsy due to weight”

10. rescind – To cancel or revoke something officially.
→ That matches C: “to revoke, cancel, repeal”

11. surmise – To guess or suppose something without proof.
→ That matches H: “suppose something is true”

12. filade – Wait — this might be a typo? In standard English, we have “filch” or “file,” but “filade” isn’t common. Looking at the options, L says “to take power illegally or by force” — that sounds like “usurp.” But let’s check #14 is “usurp”. Hmm. Actually, looking again — maybe “filade” is meant to be “filch”? No, that doesn’t fit L. Wait — perhaps it’s a misspelling of “coup” or something else? Let’s skip for now and come back.

Actually — hold on. Maybe “filade” is not a real word here? Or perhaps it’s “filiade”? No. Let’s look at the definitions again.

Wait — option L is “to take power illegally or by force” — that’s actually the definition of “usurp”, which is #14. So maybe #12 “filade” is a mistake? Or perhaps it’s “filibuster”? No.

Alternatively — could “filade” be a typo for “feud”? Doesn’t fit. Let’s check online or think differently.

Actually — I think there may be a typo in the worksheet. But since we must solve it as given, let’s assume “filade” is meant to match L, even though it’s unusual. Alternatively, maybe it’s “coup de filade”? Not helpful.

Wait — let’s look at all remaining definitions:

Leftover definitions after matching others:

A – scarcity or lack of something → probably “dearth” (#4) — wait, we matched #4 to E? Oh no! Mistake!

Hold on — let’s restart carefully.

Let me make a table:

Word | Possible Match
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1. aberration → G (departure from normal)
2. brevity → D (concise use of words)
3. capitulate → K (surrender)
4. diatribe → E (angry speech) ← YES
5. egregious → N (shockingly bad)
6. formidable → F (inspiring fear/respect)
7. heretic → B (opinion at odds with accepted)
8. iconoclast → J (attacks cherished beliefs)
9. ponderous → M (slow/clumsy due to weight)
10. rescind → C (revoke/cancel)
11. surmise → H (suppose true)
12. filade → ???
13. unimpeachable → I (entirely trustworthy) ← makes sense
14. usurp → L (take power illegally/by force) ← yes!
15. vacillate → O (alternate or waver; indecisive)

Now, what’s left?

Definitions not yet used: A, and possibly others?

Used so far:

G, D, K, E, N, F, B, J, M, C, H, I, L, O

Left: A — “scarcity or lack of something”

Which word is left? #4 was “diatribe” → we said E, but what about “dearth”? Wait — #4 is “diatribe”, but “dearth” is not listed? Wait — look back:

The words are:

1. aberration
2. brevity
3. capitulate
4. diatribe
5. egregious
6. formidable
7. heretic
8. iconoclast
9. ponderous
10. rescind
11. surmise
12. filade
13. unimpeachable
14. usurp
15. vacillate

“Dearth” is NOT in the list — but definition A is “scarcity or lack of something” — which IS the meaning of “dearth”. But “dearth” isn’t one of the words! Unless... did I misread?

Wait — look at #4: it says “diatribe” — but maybe it’s supposed to be “dearth”? Because “diatribe” is already matched to E, and “dearth” would match A.

But the worksheet clearly says “diatribe” for #4.

Unless... perhaps “filade” is a typo for “dearth”? That would make sense.

Because “dearth” = scarcity → A

And “filade” doesn’t exist — likely a typo.

In many worksheets, “dearth” is a common vocab word.

So probably, #4 should be “dearth”, not “diatribe”? But it says “diatribe”.

Wait — let’s read the original image text again (from your description):

It says:

4. diatribe

But definition E is “long, angry speech of criticism” — which IS diatribe.

Then what is “dearth”? It’s not in the word list.

Unless... perhaps #12 “filade” is meant to be “dearth”? Typo?

That seems most logical.

Because otherwise, we have no word for definition A.

And “filade” isn’t a standard English word.

So I think it’s safe to assume that #12 “filade” is a typo and should be “dearth”.

Therefore:

12. dearth → A (scarcity or lack of something)

Then what about “diatribe”? We have it as #4 → E

All good.

Now, let’s confirm all:

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

Perfect — all definitions are used once.

So final matches:

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

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