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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 26–50 of 500
#WordPattern / part of speechMeaningSample sentence
26evaluateverbGrade 5 academic wordto judge quality or value using evidenceThe judges evaluate each design for strength and originality.
27expandverbGrade 5 academic wordto become or make larger in size, amount, or detailThe writer will expand the final paragraph with another example.
28expectationnounGrade 5 academic worda belief about what will probably happenOur expectation of clear skies changed when thunder began.
29factornounGrade 5 academic wordone of several things that helps cause a resultDaily sunlight is an important factor in plant growth.
30functionnounGrade 5 academic wordthe purpose or job of somethingThe roots' main function is to absorb water and anchor the plant.
31illustrateverbGrade 5 academic wordto explain or show by using examples or picturesThe diagram will illustrate how water moves through the cycle.
32inferverbGrade 5 academic wordto form a reasonable idea from evidenceFrom the wet paw prints, we infer that the dog entered through the kitchen.
33interpretverbGrade 5 academic wordto explain the meaning of information or an eventStudents interpret the graph by comparing the heights of its bars.
34majoritynounGrade 5 academic wordmore than half of a groupA majority of the class voted for the outdoor activity.
35motivateverbGrade 5 academic wordto give someone a reason or desire to actA clear goal can motivate a team to keep practicing.
36perspectivenounGrade 5 academic worda particular way of viewing a subject or situationThe diary presents the voyage from a young sailor's perspective.
37procedurenounGrade 5 academic worda set order of steps for doing somethingFollow the safety procedure before starting the experiment.
38reactionnounGrade 5 academic wordan action or feeling caused by somethingMaya's surprised reaction showed that she had not expected the gift.
39referverbGrade 5 academic wordto direct someone to a source for informationThe directions refer readers to the map on the next page.
40sequencenounGrade 5 academic worda set of events or items arranged in orderPut the pictures in sequence from seed to flowering plant.
41significantadjectiveGrade 5 academic wordimportant or large enough to be noticedThe discovery was significant because it changed what scientists understood.
42sufficientadjectiveGrade 5 academic wordenough to meet a need or purposeOne flashlight provided sufficient light for the small tent.
43supportiveadjectiveGrade 5 academic wordgiving help, approval, or encouragementHer supportive teammates cheered after every attempt.
44surroundingsnounGrade 5 academic wordthe people, places, and things around someoneThe owl's brown feathers blend with its woodland surroundings.
45tendencynounGrade 5 academic worda usual pattern of behavior or changeThe river has a tendency to rise after several days of rain.
46approximateadjectiveGrade 5 academic wordclose to the exact amount but not exactThe approximate distance to the lake is three kilometers.
47confidentadjectiveGrade 5 academic wordsure of your ability or judgmentAfter rehearsing, Amir felt confident about giving his speech.
48reliableadjectiveGrade 5 academic wordconsistently accurate or able to be trustedWe used a reliable weather source before planning the trip.
49requireverbGrade 5 academic wordto make something necessaryThe recipe will require two cups of chopped apples.
50strategynounGrade 5 academic worda carefully planned method for reaching a goalChecking headings first is a useful reading strategy.

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Vocabulary quiz

Complete 5 review questions for this page.

1. Maya's surprised ___ showed that she had not expected the gift.

Answer: reaction

2. The judges ___ each design for strength and originality.

Answer: evaluate

3. The directions ___ readers to the map on the next page.

Answer: refer

4. The writer will ___ the final paragraph with another example.

Answer: expand

5. Put the pictures in ___ from seed to flowering plant.

Answer: sequence

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