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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| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 226 | murky | adjectiveGrade 5 language and literature word | dark, cloudy, or difficult to understand | The pond water became murky after the storm. |
| 227 | restrain | verbGrade 5 language and literature word | to hold back or keep under control | A leash helps restrain a dog near a busy road. |
| 228 | sorrowful | adjectiveGrade 5 language and literature word | feeling or showing deep sadness | The sorrowful ending left many readers in tears. |
| 229 | sympathy | nounGrade 5 language and literature word | understanding and concern for someone else's suffering | We expressed sympathy to the family after their loss. |
| 230 | grim | adjectiveGrade 5 language and literature word | serious, unpleasant, or without hope | The rescue team faced grim conditions in the flooded valley. |
| 231 | erupt | verbGrade 5 language and literature word | to burst out suddenly or violently | A volcano may erupt after pressure builds below the surface. |
| 232 | insist | verbGrade 5 language and literature word | to say firmly that something must be true or happen | The guide will insist that everyone wear a helmet. |
| 233 | sneer | verbGrade 5 language and literature word | to smile or speak in a scornful way | The villain began to sneer at the hero's simple plan. |
| 234 | tuft | nounGrade 5 language and literature word | a small bunch of hair, grass, feathers, or threads | A white tuft of fur clung to the fence. |
| 235 | unravel | verbGrade 5 language and literature word | to separate tangled threads or solve something confusing | The detective used the diary to unravel the mystery. |
| 236 | envious | adjectiveGrade 5 language and literature word | wanting something that belongs to someone else | Leo felt envious of his friend's new bicycle. |
| 237 | influence | nounGrade 5 language and literature word | the power to affect choices, actions, or events | The coach's encouragement had a positive influence on the team. |
| 238 | prohibit | verbGrade 5 language and literature word | to officially forbid something | The signs prohibit swimming near the waterfall. |
| 239 | pry | verbGrade 5 language and literature word | to pull something open or ask rudely about private matters | We used a flat tool to pry the lid from the paint can. |
| 240 | regret | verbGrade 5 language and literature word | to feel sorry about a past action or choice | I regret leaving the seedlings outside during the frost. |
| 241 | wring | verbGrade 5 social-emotional word | to twist and squeeze something to remove liquid | Wring the wet cloth over the sink before hanging it. |
| 242 | confide | verbGrade 5 social-emotional word | to share private thoughts with someone trusted | Mara chose to confide her worry to a close friend. |
| 243 | dread | verbGrade 5 social-emotional word | to feel great fear or worry about something expected | Some passengers dread flying during storms. |
| 244 | glimpse | nounGrade 5 social-emotional word | a quick or incomplete look | We caught a glimpse of the fox before it vanished. |
| 245 | glisten | verbGrade 5 social-emotional word | to shine as if wet or polished | Drops of rain glisten on the spiderweb. |
| 246 | isolate | verbGrade 5 social-emotional word | to separate someone or something from others | Scientists isolate the sick plant to protect the healthy ones. |
| 247 | option | nounGrade 5 social-emotional word | one choice among two or more possibilities | Taking the bus is an option when the road is icy. |
| 248 | smirk | verbGrade 5 social-emotional word | to smile in a proud or unkind way | The bully began to smirk after hiding the missing notebook. |
| 249 | affection | nounGrade 5 social-emotional word | a warm feeling of love or fondness | The dog showed affection by resting its head on Mina's knee. |
| 250 | empathy | nounGrade 5 social-emotional word | the ability to understand another person's feelings | Reading the refugee's diary helped students develop empathy. |
Vocabulary reading and practice
An Honest Apology
Reading practice for pages 10–12. Five relevant words are highlighted.
English reading
After spilling paint on a friend’s poster, Luis feels deep regret. He begins to wring the stained paper, but that only tears it. Looking sorrowful, he chooses to confide in his teacher. She shows sympathy and helps both students make a repair.
Translation
Reading comprehension
1. Why does Luis feel regret?
Luis spilled paint on a friend's poster.
2. Why should he not wring the paper?
Wringing the paper tears it.
3. In whom does Luis confide?
Luis confides in his teacher.
Vocabulary quiz
Complete 5 review questions for this page.
1. I ___ leaving the seedlings outside during the frost.
Answer: regret
2. The ___ ending left many readers in tears.
Answer: sorrowful
3. ___ the wet cloth over the sink before hanging it.
Answer: wring
4. We expressed ___ to the family after their loss.
Answer: sympathy
5. Mara chose to ___ her worry to a close friend.
Answer: confide
Vocabulary chart page
This page focuses on the word chart. Reading passages appear once in each three-page group, while cloze quizzes remain in the established enhanced range for this level.
Sources and curriculum references
These references guide selection and calibration. Definitions, sample sentences, readings, questions, and teaching notes are independently written and reviewed.
- Vocabulary.com: Grade 5 Vocabulary Lists
- Flocabulary: 5th Grade Vocabulary Word List
- Hyde Park / Think SRSD: Grade 5 Tier II Vocabulary List
- WikDict downloadable bilingual dictionaries
- Kaikki.org / Wiktextract machine-readable Wiktionary data
- Language-Learning-decks public flashcard datasets
- SBBIC English-to-Khmer Dictionary
- English–Khmer Dictionary Dataset (machine-generated Khmer fallback; human review required)
- PanLex meanings snapshot (direct CC0 gap candidates; human review required)
- Cambridge bilingual dictionaries (individual editorial sense checks)
- Collins English–Hindi Dictionary (individual editorial checks)
- Hindwi and Rekhta dictionaries (individual Hindi/Urdu checks)
- National Institute of Korean Language: Basic Korean Dictionary
- JMdict/EDRDG Japanese dictionary project
- CC-CEDICT Chinese dictionary project
- VDict Vietnamese Dictionary (individual editorial check)
- Google Translate (machine-assisted lesson-reading draft; fluent review required)
- Kuperman et al.: Age-of-acquisition ratings for 30,000 English words
- Scholastic Teaching Resources, Powerful Vocabulary for Reading Success: Student’s Edition, Grade 5 (bibliographic calibration only).