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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| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 176 | infuriate | verbGrade 5 language and literature word | enfurecer | Cheating in the final match would infuriate the other players. |
| 177 | population | nounGrade 5 language and literature word | población | The island's seabird population increased after nesting areas were protected. |
| 178 | resource | nounGrade 5 language and literature word | 1. surtir 2. abastecer 3. dotar | The encyclopedia is a valuable resource for the research project. |
| 179 | thrive | verbGrade 5 language and literature word | 1. prosperar 2. medrar 3. crecer | Tomato plants thrive in warm sunlight. |
| 180 | assure | verbGrade 5 language and literature word | 1. asegurar 2. afiar 3. avalar | The coach tried to assure the team that their preparation was strong. |
| 181 | comprehend | verbGrade 5 language and literature word | 1. comprender 2. comprehender 3. percanzar | The timeline helped us comprehend the order of historical events. |
| 182 | exaggerate | verbGrade 5 language and literature word | exagerar | Do not exaggerate the size of the fish you caught. |
| 183 | ignorant | adjectiveGrade 5 language and literature word | 1. ignorante 2. chúntaro 3. desentendido | We were ignorant of the trail closure until we saw the sign. |
| 184 | trial | nounGrade 5 language and literature word | 1. tienta 2. certamen 3. proceso | Surviving three nights in the storm was a severe trial. |
| 185 | summon | verbGrade 5 language and literature word | 1. llamar 2. citar | The captain will summon the crew when the ship is ready. |
| 186 | tolerate | verbGrade 5 language and literature word | 1. tolerar 2. aguantar 3. soportar | These plants can tolerate a few nights of cold weather. |
| 187 | vague | adjectiveGrade 5 language and literature word | 1. vago 2. desvaído 3. difuminado | The vague directions did not explain which road to take. |
| 188 | blurt | verbGrade 5 language and literature word | 1. soltar 2. espetar 3. encasquetar | Nina tried not to blurt the surprise before the party. |
| 189 | criticize | verbGrade 5 language and literature word | 1. criticar 2. culpar | A helpful reviewer can criticize the argument without insulting the writer. |
| 190 | flimsy | adjectiveGrade 5 language and literature word | 1. endeble 2. poco sólido 3. tembleque | The flimsy box collapsed under the heavy books. |
| 191 | favorable | adjectiveGrade 5 language and literature word | favorable | Favorable winds carried the sailboat toward the harbor. |
| 192 | mimic | verbGrade 5 language and literature word | mimetizar | The parrot can mimic the sound of a ringing phone. |
| 193 | ridicule | verbGrade 5 language and literature word | 1. ridiculizar 2. poner en ridículo 3. poner en solfa | No student should ridicule another person's accent. |
| 194 | trait | nounGrade 5 language and literature word | 1. rasgo 2. característica 3. carácter | Patience is a useful trait for a careful scientist. |
| 195 | utter | verbGrade 5 language and literature word | 1. resolgar 2. resollar 3. perorar | The startled child could barely utter a word. |
| 196 | adjust | verbGrade 5 language and literature word | 1. adaptarse 2. acostumbrarse | Please adjust the microscope until the image is clear. |
| 197 | approve | verbGrade 5 language and literature word | 1. aprobar 2. sancionar | The committee must approve the plan before construction begins. |
| 198 | conduct | verbGrade 5 language and literature word | 1. conducta 2. conducir | Researchers will conduct a survey about recycling habits. |
| 199 | conflict | nounGrade 5 language and literature word | conflicto | The characters resolve their conflict by speaking honestly. |
| 200 | equivalent | adjectiveGrade 5 language and literature word | equivalente | Two quarters are equivalent to one half. |
Vocabulary reading and practice
Page 8 vocabulary review
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Vocabulary chart page
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Sources and curriculum references
These references guide selection and calibration. Definitions, sample sentences, readings, questions, and teaching notes are independently written and reviewed.
- Vocabulary.com: Grade 5 Vocabulary Lists
- Flocabulary: 5th Grade Vocabulary Word List
- Hyde Park / Think SRSD: Grade 5 Tier II Vocabulary List
- WikDict downloadable bilingual dictionaries
- Kaikki.org / Wiktextract machine-readable Wiktionary data
- Language-Learning-decks public flashcard datasets
- SBBIC English-to-Khmer Dictionary
- English–Khmer Dictionary Dataset (machine-generated Khmer fallback; human review required)
- PanLex meanings snapshot (direct CC0 gap candidates; human review required)
- Cambridge bilingual dictionaries (individual editorial sense checks)
- Collins English–Hindi Dictionary (individual editorial checks)
- Hindwi and Rekhta dictionaries (individual Hindi/Urdu checks)
- National Institute of Korean Language: Basic Korean Dictionary
- JMdict/EDRDG Japanese dictionary project
- CC-CEDICT Chinese dictionary project
- VDict Vietnamese Dictionary (individual editorial check)
- Google Translate (machine-assisted lesson-reading draft; fluent review required)
- Kuperman et al.: Age-of-acquisition ratings for 30,000 English words
- Scholastic Teaching Resources, Powerful Vocabulary for Reading Success: Student’s Edition, Grade 5 (bibliographic calibration only).