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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 351–375 of 500
#WordPattern / part of speechMeaningSample sentence
351massnounGrade 5 science wordthe amount of matter in an objectThe balance measures the rock's mass in grams.
352volumenounGrade 5 science wordthe amount of space occupied by an object or substanceWe found the box's volume by multiplying its length, width, and height.
353densitynounGrade 5 science wordthe amount of mass contained in a given volumeOil floats because its density is lower than water's.
354energynounGrade 5 science wordthe ability to cause change or do workFood provides energy for the body.
355forcenounGrade 5 science worda push or pull that can change motionThe force of the kick sent the ball across the field.
356motionnounGrade 5 science worda change in an object's position over timeThe camera recorded the cart's motion down the ramp.
357frictionnounGrade 5 science worda force that resists movement between touching surfacesFriction between the tires and road helps the bicycle stop.
358magnetismnounGrade 5 science wordthe force by which magnets attract or repel materialsMagnetism pulled the iron paper clips toward the bar.
359electricitynounGrade 5 science wordenergy caused by the movement or presence of electric chargeThe wind turbine generates electricity.
360circuitnounGrade 5 science worda complete path through which electric current flowsThe bulb lights when the circuit is closed.
361conductornounGrade 5 science worda material that allows heat or electricity to pass through easilyCopper is a good conductor of electricity.
362insulatornounGrade 5 science worda material that slows the movement of heat or electricityRubber is an insulator used around electric wires.
363reflectionnounGrade 5 science wordthe bouncing back of light, sound, or heatThe mirror formed an image through reflection.
364refractionnounGrade 5 science wordthe bending of light as it passes between materialsRefraction makes the straw appear bent in water.
365vibrationnounGrade 5 science worda rapid back-and-forth movementThe string's vibration produces a musical sound.
366frequencynounGrade 5 science wordthe number of repeated events or vibrations in a set timeA higher sound frequency produces a higher pitch.
367wavelengthnounGrade 5 science wordthe distance between matching points on successive wavesRed light has a longer wavelength than violet light.
368spectrumnounGrade 5 science worda range of related colors, energies, or valuesA prism separates white light into a spectrum.
369transparentadjectiveGrade 5 science wordallowing light through so objects can be seen clearlyThe transparent glass revealed the fish inside the tank.
370translucentadjectiveGrade 5 science wordallowing some light through but not clear imagesThe translucent curtain softened the sunlight.
371opaqueadjectiveGrade 5 science wordnot allowing light to pass throughThe opaque wall blocked all light from the next room.
372solidnounGrade 5 science worda state of matter with a fixed shape and volumeIce is the solid form of water.
373liquidnounGrade 5 science worda state of matter with a fixed volume but no fixed shapeA liquid takes the shape of its container.
374statenounGrade 5 science wordone of the physical forms in which matter can existHeating can change water from a liquid state to a gas.
375evaporationnounGrade 5 science wordthe change of a liquid into a gas at its surfaceEvaporation slowly dried the puddle.

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