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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | independent | adjectiveGrade 5 language and literature word | 1. itsenäinen 2. riippumaton 3. vapaa | The independent researcher planned and completed her own investigation. |
| 102 | industrious | adjectiveGrade 5 language and literature word | ahkera | The industrious ants carried food back to their nest. |
| 103 | intense | adjectiveGrade 5 language and literature word | 1. ääri- 2. huikea 3. huima | The intense heat forced the runners to shorten their practice. |
| 104 | intercept | verbGrade 5 language and literature word | 1. pysäyttää 2. torjua 3. katkaista | The defender managed to intercept the pass. |
| 105 | jubilation | nounGrade 5 language and literature word | juhla | Jubilation filled the stadium after the unexpected victory. |
| 106 | kin | nounGrade 5 language and literature word | 1. olla sukua 2. suku | The young wolf remained close to its kin. |
| 107 | luxurious | adjectiveGrade 5 language and literature word | loistelias | The hotel offered a luxurious room overlooking the harbor. |
| 108 | major | adjectiveGrade 5 language and literature word | 1. tärkeä 2. merkittävä 3. suuri | Repairing the bridge was a major project for the town. |
| 109 | miniature | adjectiveGrade 5 language and literature word | miniatyyri | The exhibit included a miniature model of the castle. |
| 110 | minor | adjectiveGrade 5 language and literature word | molli | A minor scratch did not affect how the machine worked. |
| 111 | mischief | nounGrade 5 language and literature word | 1. ilkamointi 2. kujeilu 3. ilkivalta | The puppy's mischief left muddy paw prints across the floor. |
| 112 | monarch | nounGrade 5 language and literature word | 1. monarkki 2. hallitsija | The monarch addressed the nation from the palace. |
| 113 | moral | nounGrade 5 language and literature word | 1. moraalinen 2. opetus | The fable's moral warns readers not to be greedy. |
| 114 | myth | nounGrade 5 language and literature word | 1. myytti 2. jumalaistaru | The ancient myth tells how the stars reached the sky. |
| 115 | narrator | nounGrade 5 language and literature word | kertoja | The narrator knows what every character is thinking. |
| 116 | navigate | verbGrade 5 language and literature word | 1. ohjata 2. suunnistaa | Sailors use charts and stars to navigate across the ocean. |
| 117 | negative | adjectiveGrade 5 language and literature word | 1. vastustus 2. veto 3. kielto | The critic gave a negative review of the confusing performance. |
| 118 | nonchalant | adjectiveGrade 5 language and literature word | huoleton | Ravi sounded nonchalant even though the contest result mattered to him. |
| 119 | obsolete | adjectiveGrade 5 language and literature word | vanhentunut | The old machine became obsolete after digital equipment arrived. |
| 120 | occasion | nounGrade 5 language and literature word | 1. tapaus 2. syy 3. kerta | The family saved the decorated dishes for a special occasion. |
| 121 | overthrow | verbGrade 5 language and literature word | kaataa | The rebels hoped to overthrow the cruel ruler. |
| 122 | pardon | verbGrade 5 language and literature word | armahtaa | The governor may pardon a prisoner after reviewing the case. |
| 123 | pasture | nounGrade 5 language and literature word | 1. laidun 2. laidunmaa | The horses grazed peacefully in the pasture. |
| 124 | pedestrian | nounGrade 5 language and literature word | jalankulkija | The driver stopped to let a pedestrian cross the street. |
| 125 | perish | verbGrade 5 language and literature word | menehtyä | Young seedlings may perish without water. |
Vocabulary reading and practice
Page 5 vocabulary review
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Vocabulary quiz
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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).