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 26–50 of 500
#	Word	Pattern / part of speech	Meaning	Sample sentence
26	evaluate	verbGrade 5 academic word	laskea	The judges evaluate each design for strength and originality.
27	expand	verbGrade 5 academic word	1. laajentaa 2. levittää 3. laajentua	The writer will expand the final paragraph with another example.
28	expectation	nounGrade 5 academic word	odotus	Our expectation of clear skies changed when thunder began.
29	factor	nounGrade 5 academic word	1. tekijä 2. osatekijä	Daily sunlight is an important factor in plant growth.
30	function	nounGrade 5 academic word	1. funktio 2. aliohjelma	The roots' main function is to absorb water and anchor the plant.
31	illustrate	verbGrade 5 academic word	1. kuvata 2. havainnollistaa	The diagram will illustrate how water moves through the cycle.
32	infer	verbGrade 5 academic word	1. päätellä 2. tehdä johtopäätös	From the wet paw prints, we infer that the dog entered through the kitchen.
33	interpret	verbGrade 5 academic word	tulkita	Students interpret the graph by comparing the heights of its bars.
34	majority	nounGrade 5 academic word	1. enemmistö 2. yksinkertainen enemmistö	A majority of the class voted for the outdoor activity.
35	motivate	verbGrade 5 academic word	motivoida	A clear goal can motivate a team to keep practicing.
36	perspective	nounGrade 5 academic word	näkymä	The diary presents the voyage from a young sailor's perspective.
37	procedure	nounGrade 5 academic word	1. menettely 2. oikeudenkäyntimenettely 3. työjärjestys	Follow the safety procedure before starting the experiment.
38	reaction	nounGrade 5 academic word	1. reaktio 2. vaikutus 3. vastavaikutus	Maya's surprised reaction showed that she had not expected the gift.
39	refer	verbGrade 5 academic word	1. ohjata 2. neuvoa	The directions refer readers to the map on the next page.
40	sequence	nounGrade 5 academic word	1. sarja 2. sekvenssi	Put the pictures in sequence from seed to flowering plant.
41	significant	adjectiveGrade 5 academic word	merkittävä	The discovery was significant because it changed what scientists understood.
42	sufficient	adjectiveGrade 5 academic word	1. tarpeeksi 2. riittävästi 3. kylliksi	One flashlight provided sufficient light for the small tent.
43	supportive	adjectiveGrade 5 academic word	1. kannustava 2. tukea antava 3. valmis tukemaan	Her supportive teammates cheered after every attempt.
44	surroundings	nounGrade 5 academic word	ympäristö	The owl's brown feathers blend with its woodland surroundings.
45	tendency	nounGrade 5 academic word	taipumus	The river has a tendency to rise after several days of rain.
46	approximate	adjectiveGrade 5 academic word	1. arvioitu 2. likiarvoinen 3. likimääräinen	The approximate distance to the lake is three kilometers.
47	confident	adjectiveGrade 5 academic word	1. luottavainen 2. itsevarma	After rehearsing, Amir felt confident about giving his speech.
48	reliable	adjectiveGrade 5 academic word	luotettava	We used a reliable weather source before planning the trip.
49	require	verbGrade 5 academic word	1. vaatia 2. edellyttää	The recipe will require two cups of chopped apples.
50	strategy	nounGrade 5 academic word	1. toimintasuunnitelma 2. strategia	Checking headings first is a useful reading strategy.

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