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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51abolishverbGrade 5 academic wordto officially end a law, rule, or systemThe town voted to abolish the outdated parking rule.
52absurdadjectiveGrade 5 academic wordclearly unreasonable or impossibleThe absurd rumor claimed that the tiny pond contained a whale.
53accessnounGrade 5 academic wordthe ability or right to enter, use, or obtain somethingA library card gives residents access to online books.
54aggressiveadjectiveGrade 5 academic wordready to attack or forcefully pursue a goalThe aggressive goose hissed and charged toward the fence.
55altitudenounGrade 5 academic wordheight above sea levelThe air becomes thinner as altitude increases.
56antagonistnounGrade 5 academic worda character or force that opposes the main characterIn the novel, the dishonest captain is the antagonist.
57antonymnounGrade 5 academic worda word with a meaning opposite to another wordThe word “scarce” is an antonym of “abundant.”
58anxiousadjectiveGrade 5 academic wordworried or uneasy about what may happenDev felt anxious while waiting for news about the missing dog.
59aromanounGrade 5 academic worda noticeable and usually pleasant smellThe warm bread filled the kitchen with a sweet aroma.
60astoundverbGrade 5 academic wordto surprise someone greatlyThe magician's final illusion will astound the audience.
61avalanchenounGrade 5 academic worda large mass of snow and ice rushing down a mountainThe avalanche blocked the road through the mountain pass.
62banquetnounGrade 5 academic worda large formal meal for many peopleThe community held a banquet to honor the rescue workers.
63beveragenounGrade 5 academic worda drink of any kindTea was the warm beverage served after the winter walk.
64blandadjectiveGrade 5 academic wordlacking a strong flavor or interesting qualityThe soup tasted bland until we added herbs.
65blizzardnounGrade 5 academic worda severe snowstorm with strong windsThe blizzard buried the road beneath deep snow.
66bungleverbGrade 5 academic wordto do something badly through carelessnessRushing may cause us to bungle the final measurements.
67cautiouslyadverbGrade 5 academic wordin a careful way that avoids danger or mistakesThe fox stepped cautiously onto the frozen pond.
68companionnounGrade 5 academic worda person or animal who spends time with anotherThe guide's faithful dog was his companion on every hike.
69compassionnounGrade 5 academic wordconcern for someone who is suffering, with a desire to helpNeighbors showed compassion by bringing meals to the injured family.
70compensateverbGrade 5 academic wordto make up for a loss, difficulty, or unfair situationThe store will compensate customers for the damaged goods.
71complyverbGrade 5 academic wordto act according to a request, rule, or orderCyclists must comply with the trail's safety signs.
72composeverbGrade 5 academic wordto create a piece of writing, art, or musicJada will compose a short melody for the school play.
73convertverbGrade 5 academic wordto change something into a different form or purposeSolar panels convert sunlight into electrical energy.
74courteousadjectiveGrade 5 academic wordpolite and respectful toward othersThe courteous visitor waited until the speaker finished.
75debatenounGrade 5 academic worda formal discussion in which opposing views are presentedThe class held a debate about protecting the empty lot.

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1. The town voted to ___ the outdated parking rule.

Answer: abolish

2. The soup tasted ___ until we added herbs.

Answer: bland

3. The ___ rumor claimed that the tiny pond contained a whale.

Answer: absurd

4. The ___ buried the road beneath deep snow.

Answer: blizzard

5. A library card gives residents ___ to online books.

Answer: access

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