Definition Matches

Word Roots 1: DICT, VENT, DUCT Beginner-Definition-Match 1 — myVocabulary.com

  • These Definition Match vocabulary activities include vocabulary games and word puzzles with a vocabulary list. They are 1 of 8 free online word games.
  • The word puzzles contain Latin word roots or affixes, definitions and parts of speech. Email your answers to friends, family and teachers.
  • Common Core alignment to a Definition Match puzzle is to the key phrase "Precise Meaning". CCSS Alignment Strand Numbers for Specific Grades: Precise Meaning: "CCSS.ELA-Literacy." precedes these numbers: 2.4e, 3.4d, 4.4c, 5.4c, 6.4c, 7.4c, 8.4c, 9-10.4c, 11-12.4c
Directions:

MATCH the vocabulary words numbered in the left hand column with the proper definitions of these words in letters “A to L” in the right hand column. Use the pull down “Select” bar to choose the correct letter match.

When you hit “Submit”, you will get back the correct vocabulary answers as well as the percentage score for how many questions you answered correctly.

Clue:

These vocabulary words come from the Session #1-Level 1. In addition to this Match exercise, myvocabulary.objectsdev.com also includes a free Interactive Puzzle, Fill-in-the-Blanks, Word Find, Crossword, Synonym/Antonym Encounter, True/False exercise and will have a Concentration activity with these same 12 words.
You have permission to make a printable copy for further vocabulary study at home or in the classroom.

Word List

1) souvenir
2) introductory
3) misconduct
4) reduce
5) verdict
6) condition
7) indicate
8) inconvenient
9) invent
10) adventure
11) educational
12) dictionary

Definition List

A) To bring down to a smaller size, amount or price; to demote
B) Improper behavior not conforming to prevailing standards or laws; malfeasance, esp. by governmental or military officials
C) To think up or make up; to originate as a product of one's own ingenuity or experimentation for the first time
D) Serving to lead or bring in especially for the first time: preliminary
E) To point out or demonstrate; to serve as a sign, symptom or token of
F) Not easily accessible or at hand; untimely; not suiting one's needs or purposes
G) Tending or intended to instruct, inform or impart general knowledge
H) A reference book containing a selection of the words of a language, usually arranged alphabetically with information about their forms, etymologies, uses etc.
I) A provision where the carrying out of an agreement depends: stipulation; something essential to another: prerequisite; a restricting or modifying factor: limitation
J) An exciting or unusual experience; a bold, uncertain and usually risky undertaking
K) Any judgment or decision; the findings of a jury in a matter submitted to it
L) Usually a small and relatively inexpensive article given or kept as a reminder of a place visited