Match the words with their definitions

1. To recycle a) to use something again

2. To reuse b) to take in liquid, gas, or another substance from
the surface or space around something

3. To compost c) to make something smaller or less in size,
amount or price

4. To absorb d) to give someone the courage or confidence to
do something

5. To encourage e) to make plants, leaves, etc into a mixture
used to improve the quality of soil

6. To persuade f) to put used objects and materials through the
special process that they can be used again