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English Vocabulary · Grade 5 Live Review Preview

5th Grade Vocabulary Words

Fifth-grade readers use increasingly precise vocabulary to compare sources, explain evidence, interpret literature, and learn independently across science, mathematics, and social studies. The curriculum emphasizes context clues, meaningful word parts, parts of speech, and language that strengthens both discussion and writing.

This independently authored 500-word beta curriculum is arranged in twenty pages of twenty-five words each. Words 1–300 include five cloze questions per page; words 301–500 remain fully visible and editable as list pages while the expanded practice layer is developed. References calibrated level and coverage only; all learner-facing definitions and sample sentences are original KSSR copy.

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Words 51–75 of 500
#WordPattern / part of speechMeaningSample sentence
51abolishverbGrade 5 academic word1. καταργώ 2. καταλύωThe town voted to abolish the outdated parking rule.
52absurdadjectiveGrade 5 academic wordπαράλογοςThe absurd rumor claimed that the tiny pond contained a whale.
53accessnounGrade 5 academic wordελευθεροκοινωνίαA library card gives residents access to online books.
54aggressiveadjectiveGrade 5 academic wordεπιθετικόςThe aggressive goose hissed and charged toward the fence.
55altitudenounGrade 5 academic wordυψόμετροThe air becomes thinner as altitude increases.
56antagonistnounGrade 5 academic wordανταγωνιστήςIn the novel, the dishonest captain is the antagonist.
57antonymnounGrade 5 academic word1. αντώνυμο 2. αντίθετοςThe word “scarce” is an antonym of “abundant.”
58anxiousadjectiveGrade 5 academic word1. αγχώδης 2. αγχωμένοςDev felt anxious while waiting for news about the missing dog.
59aromanounGrade 5 academic wordάρωμαThe warm bread filled the kitchen with a sweet aroma.
60astoundverbGrade 5 academic word1. αφήνω άναυδο 2. αφήνω εμβρόντητο 3. καταπλήσσωThe magician's final illusion will astound the audience.
61avalanchenounGrade 5 academic wordχιονοστιβάδαThe avalanche blocked the road through the mountain pass.
62banquetnounGrade 5 academic wordευωχίαThe community held a banquet to honor the rescue workers.
63beveragenounGrade 5 academic wordποτόTea was the warm beverage served after the winter walk.
64blandadjectiveGrade 5 academic word1. άνοστος 2. άγευστοςThe soup tasted bland until we added herbs.
65blizzardnounGrade 5 academic wordχιονοθύελλαThe blizzard buried the road beneath deep snow.
66bungleverbGrade 5 academic wordθαλασσώνωRushing may cause us to bungle the final measurements.
67cautiouslyadverbGrade 5 academic wordπροσεχτικάThe fox stepped cautiously onto the frozen pond.
68companionnounGrade 5 academic wordσύντροφοςThe guide's faithful dog was his companion on every hike.
69compassionnounGrade 5 academic word1. συμπόνια 2. ευσπλαχνίαNeighbors showed compassion by bringing meals to the injured family.
70compensateverbGrade 5 academic wordπληρώνωThe store will compensate customers for the damaged goods.
71complyverbGrade 5 academic wordσυγκατατίθεμαιCyclists must comply with the trail's safety signs.
72composeverbGrade 5 academic word1. περιέχω 2. περιλαμβάνω 3. συμπεριλαμβάνωJada will compose a short melody for the school play.
73convertverbGrade 5 academic wordμετατρέπωSolar panels convert sunlight into electrical energy.
74courteousadjectiveGrade 5 academic wordαβρόφρωνThe courteous visitor waited until the speaker finished.
75debatenounGrade 5 academic wordσυζήτησηThe class held a debate about protecting the empty lot.

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