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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 351–375 of 500
#WordPattern / part of speechMeaningSample sentence
351massnounGrade 5 science word1. massa 2. painoThe balance measures the rock's mass in grams.
352volumenounGrade 5 science wordtilavuusWe found the box's volume by multiplying its length, width, and height.
353densitynounGrade 5 science word1. tiheys 2. ominaispainoOil floats because its density is lower than water's.
354energynounGrade 5 science word1. energia 2. tarmo 3. puhtiFood provides energy for the body.
355forcenounGrade 5 science wordvoimaThe force of the kick sent the ball across the field.
356motionnounGrade 5 science wordliikeThe camera recorded the cart's motion down the ramp.
357frictionnounGrade 5 science word1. kitka 2. hankausFriction between the tires and road helps the bicycle stop.
358magnetismnounGrade 5 science wordmagnetismiMagnetism pulled the iron paper clips toward the bar.
359electricitynounGrade 5 science wordsähköThe wind turbine generates electricity.
360circuitnounGrade 5 science wordvirtapiiriThe bulb lights when the circuit is closed.
361conductornounGrade 5 science word1. johde 2. johdin 3. johdatinCopper is a good conductor of electricity.
362insulatornounGrade 5 science worderisteRubber is an insulator used around electric wires.
363reflectionnounGrade 5 science wordpeilikuvaThe mirror formed an image through reflection.
364refractionnounGrade 5 science wordtaittuminenRefraction makes the straw appear bent in water.
365vibrationnounGrade 5 science wordvärähtelyThe string's vibration produces a musical sound.
366frequencynounGrade 5 science wordtaajuusA higher sound frequency produces a higher pitch.
367wavelengthnounGrade 5 science word1. aallonpituus 2. aaltopituusRed light has a longer wavelength than violet light.
368spectrumnounGrade 5 science word1. kirjo 2. spektriA prism separates white light into a spectrum.
369transparentadjectiveGrade 5 science wordläpinäkyväThe transparent glass revealed the fish inside the tank.
370translucentadjectiveGrade 5 science word1. läpikuultava 2. kirkasThe translucent curtain softened the sunlight.
371opaqueadjectiveGrade 5 science word1. läpinäkymätön 2. läpikuultamatonThe opaque wall blocked all light from the next room.
372solidnounGrade 5 science word1. kiinteä aine 2. kiintoaineIce is the solid form of water.
373liquidnounGrade 5 science word1. neste 2. nestemäinenA liquid takes the shape of its container.
374statenounGrade 5 science wordvaltioHeating can change water from a liquid state to a gas.
375evaporationnounGrade 5 science word1. haihtuminen 2. haihdunta 3. höyrystyminenEvaporation slowly dried the puddle.

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This page focuses on the word chart. Reading passages appear once in each three-page group, while cloze quizzes remain in the established enhanced range for this level.

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