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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 151–175 of 500
#WordPattern / part of speechMeaningSample sentence
151spurtverbGrade 5 language and literature wordto rush out suddenly in a short burstWater began to spurt from the cracked pipe.
152suffixnounGrade 5 language and literature worda word part added to the end of a base wordThe suffix “-less” changes “hope” into “hopeless.”
153suffocateverbGrade 5 language and literature wordto be unable to breathe because air is blockedSmoke can suffocate people inside a closed room.
154summitnounGrade 5 language and literature wordthe highest point of a hill or mountainThe climbers reached the summit before noon.
155suspendverbGrade 5 language and literature wordto hang something so it does not touch the groundWorkers suspend the bridge deck from thick steel cables.
156synonymnounGrade 5 language and literature worda word with the same or a similar meaning as another word“Rapid” is a synonym for “quick.”
157talonnounGrade 5 language and literature worda sharp claw on a bird of preyThe hawk gripped the branch with each curved talon.
158tauntverbGrade 5 language and literature wordto insult or challenge someone with cruel remarksIt is unkind to taunt a player who misses a shot.
159thriftyadjectiveGrade 5 language and literature wordcareful about spending money or using suppliesThe thrifty cook turned leftover vegetables into soup.
160translateverbGrade 5 language and literature wordto express words in a different languageStudents will translate the short message from French into English.
161tropicaladjectiveGrade 5 language and literature wordrelating to the hot regions near the equatorColorful parrots live in the tropical forest.
162visibleadjectiveGrade 5 language and literature wordable to be seenThe lighthouse became visible when the fog lifted.
163visualadjectiveGrade 5 language and literature wordrelating to sight or picturesA visual chart made the instructions easier to follow.
164vividadjectiveGrade 5 language and literature wordproducing strong, clear images or impressionsThe author used vivid details to describe the storm.
165wildernessnounGrade 5 language and literature worda natural area where few people liveThe protected wilderness contains forests, rivers, and mountains.
166withdrawverbGrade 5 language and literature wordto move back, remove something, or stop taking partThe injured runner had to withdraw from the race.
167crucialadjectiveGrade 5 language and literature wordextremely important to a resultClean water is crucial to every community's health.
168emergeverbGrade 5 language and literature wordto come into view or become knownA butterfly will emerge from the chrysalis.
169overcomeverbGrade 5 language and literature wordto succeed in dealing with a problem or difficultyWith practice, Jayla began to overcome her fear of speaking.
170perplexverbGrade 5 language and literature wordto make someone feel confusedThe puzzle's missing clue continued to perplex the detectives.
171beckonverbGrade 5 language and literature wordto signal for someone to come closer or followThe guide raised one hand to beckon us toward the entrance.
172bestowverbGrade 5 language and literature wordto give an honor, title, or gift formallyThe mayor will bestow a medal on the brave rescuer.
173intentlyadverbGrade 5 language and literature wordwith complete attentionThe fox watched intently as the mouse crossed the field.
174solemnadjectiveGrade 5 language and literature wordserious and formalThe crowd remained solemn during the memorial ceremony.
175culturenounGrade 5 language and literature wordthe beliefs, customs, arts, and ways of life shared by a groupMusic and food are important parts of a community's culture.

Vocabulary reading and practice

A Summit in the Wilderness

Reading practice for pages 7–9. Five relevant words are highlighted.

English reading

On a wilderness hike, Priya notices that the word fearless has a suffix. At the summit, smoke drifts from a distant fire. Because smoke can suffocate people, the guide decides to withdraw the group to a lower, clearer trail.

Reading comprehension

1. What word part does Priya notice?

Priya notices a suffix.

2. What appears near the summit?

Smoke from a distant fire appears.

3. Why does the guide withdraw the group?

The guide withdraws them because smoke can suffocate people.

Vocabulary quiz

Complete 5 review questions for this page.

1. The ___ “-less” changes “hope” into “hopeless.”

Answer: suffix

2. The protected ___ contains forests, rivers, and mountains.

Answer: wilderness

3. Smoke can ___ people inside a closed room.

Answer: suffocate

4. The injured runner had to ___ from the race.

Answer: withdraw

5. The climbers reached the ___ before noon.

Answer: summit

Sources and curriculum references

These references guide selection and calibration. Definitions, sample sentences, readings, questions, and teaching notes are independently written and reviewed.