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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 251–275 of 500
#WordPattern / part of speechMeaningSample sentence
251integritynounGrade 5 social-emotional wordintegridadReturning the extra change showed Carlos's integrity.
252patiencenounGrade 5 social-emotional wordpacienciaGrowing a garden requires patience because seeds develop slowly.
253responsibilitynounGrade 5 social-emotional wordresponsabilidadFeeding the class fish is Hana's responsibility this week.
254cooperationnounGrade 5 social-emotional wordcooperaciónThe heavy table was moved safely through cooperation.
255determinationnounGrade 5 social-emotional worddeterminaciónHer determination helped her finish the steep climb.
256curiositynounGrade 5 social-emotional wordcuriosidadCuriosity led the children to examine the unusual shell.
257fairnessnounGrade 5 social-emotional word1. ecuanimidad 2. equidad 3. imparcialidadThe referee's fairness earned respect from both teams.
258loyaltynounGrade 5 social-emotional wordlealtadThe guide praised the dog's loyalty to its owner.
259gratitudenounGrade 5 social-emotional word1. gratitud 2. agradecimiento 3. conoscenciaWe wrote notes of gratitude to the volunteers.
260tolerancenounGrade 5 social-emotional wordtoleranciaA respectful community practices tolerance toward different traditions.
261perseverancenounGrade 5 social-emotional wordperseveranciaSolving the complicated puzzle required perseverance.
262frustrationnounGrade 5 social-emotional wordfrustraciónRepeated computer errors caused understandable frustration.
263disappointmentnounGrade 5 social-emotional word1. decepción 2. ahueve 3. chascoThe canceled trip brought disappointment to the campers.
264enthusiasmnounGrade 5 social-emotional wordentusiasmoHer enthusiasm for astronomy inspired the whole club.
265embarrassmentnounGrade 5 social-emotional word1. ahueve 2. avergonzamiento 3. bochornoHe laughed at his embarrassment after realizing his shirt was backward.
266hesitationnounGrade 5 social-emotional word1. titubeo 2. hesitaciónAfter a moment of hesitation, Priya stepped onto the stage.
267jealousynounGrade 5 social-emotional word1. envidia 2. celos 3. celoJealousy made the character ignore her friend's success.
268lonelinessnounGrade 5 social-emotional wordsoledadJoining the club helped ease his loneliness.
269reliefnounGrade 5 social-emotional word1. aliviane 2. alivioWe felt relief when the lost hikers returned safely.
270resentmentnounGrade 5 social-emotional word1. resentimiento 2. animadversión 3. animosidadUnequal chores created resentment between the roommates.
271satisfactionnounGrade 5 social-emotional wordsatisfacciónCompleting the mural gave the artists great satisfaction.
272considerateadjectiveGrade 5 social-emotional wordconsideradoIt was considerate of Mae to lower her voice near the sleeping baby.
273courageousadjectiveGrade 5 social-emotional word1. corajoso 2. corajudoThe courageous witness told the truth despite feeling afraid.
274deceitfuladjectiveGrade 5 social-emotional word1. delusorio 2. embustero 3. cuberoThe deceitful merchant hid the crack beneath a label.
275determinedadjectiveGrade 5 social-emotional word1. determinado 2. denodado 3. empeñadoThe determined runner continued through the heavy rain.

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