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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 201–225 of 500
#WordPattern / part of speechMeaningSample sentence
201likelyadjectiveGrade 5 language and literature wordexpected or probableDark clouds make rain likely this afternoon.
202vitaladjectiveGrade 5 language and literature wordnecessary for life or extremely importantOxygen is vital for human survival.
203claimnounGrade 5 language and literature worda statement that someone says is trueThe writer supports each claim with facts from reliable sources.
204contextnounGrade 5 language and literature wordthe words or situation surrounding something that clarify its meaningThe context shows that “bank” refers to the side of a river.
205debrisnounGrade 5 language and literature wordscattered pieces left after something is damaged or destroyedWorkers cleared storm debris from the road.
206eerieadjectiveGrade 5 language and literature wordstrange and frighteningAn eerie howl echoed through the empty valley.
207graphicadjectiveGrade 5 language and literature wordshown or explained clearly through pictures or strong detailThe graphic novel combines dialogue with illustrated panels.
208investigateverbGrade 5 language and literature wordto examine carefully in order to discover factsDetectives investigate the footprints beside the broken window.
209irregularadjectiveGrade 5 language and literature wordnot following the usual shape, pattern, or ruleThe stone has an irregular shape with five uneven sides.
210rustleverbGrade 5 language and literature wordto make a soft sound as dry leaves or paper moveA rabbit made the grass rustle beside the path.
211scrawnyadjectiveGrade 5 language and literature wordunusually thin and weak-lookingThe scrawny kitten grew stronger after several weeks of care.
212wagenounGrade 5 language and literature wordmoney paid to a worker for work doneThe farm pays each worker an hourly wage.
213affectverbGrade 5 language and literature wordto cause a change in someone or somethingA long drought can affect the price of vegetables.
214despairnounGrade 5 language and literature worda complete loss of hopeThe stranded sailors felt despair when the radio stopped working.
215externaladjectiveGrade 5 language and literature wordlocated on or coming from the outsideThe turtle's external shell protects its body.
216gleamverbGrade 5 language and literature wordto shine with a small, clear lightWet stones gleam in the morning sun.
217internaladjectiveGrade 5 language and literature wordlocated or happening inside somethingThe mechanic inspected the engine's internal parts.
218perilnounGrade 5 language and literature wordserious and immediate dangerThe climbers faced peril when the ice began to crack.
219restrictverbGrade 5 language and literature wordto limit an action, amount, or movementPark rules restrict campfires during dry weather.
220secureverbGrade 5 language and literature wordto fasten or protect something so it is safeUse strong rope to secure the canoe to the dock.
221summarynounGrade 5 language and literature worda short statement of the main ideasHer summary included the article's central point and key evidence.
222coaxverbGrade 5 language and literature wordto gently persuade someone to do somethingWe used a treat to coax the frightened dog out from under the porch.
223enhanceverbGrade 5 language and literature wordto improve the quality, value, or appearance of somethingA labeled map can enhance the report.
224familiaradjectiveGrade 5 language and literature wordrecognized because it has been seen, heard, or experienced beforeThe familiar song reminded him of summer camp.
225ferociousadjectiveGrade 5 language and literature wordfierce, violent, or extremely intenseFerocious winds tore branches from the trees.

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Vocabulary quiz

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1. The turtle's ___ shell protects its body.

Answer: external

2. The writer supports each ___ with facts from reliable sources.

Answer: claim

3. Wet stones ___ in the morning sun.

Answer: gleam

4. The ___ shows that “bank” refers to the side of a river.

Answer: context

5. The mechanic inspected the engine's ___ parts.

Answer: internal

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