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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 201 | likely | adjectiveGrade 5 language and literature word | 1. todennäköinen 2. luultava | Dark clouds make rain likely this afternoon. |
| 202 | vital | adjectiveGrade 5 language and literature word | 1. elintärkeä 2. elämälle välttämätön | Oxygen is vital for human survival. |
| 203 | claim | nounGrade 5 language and literature word | 1. väite 2. vaatimus | The writer supports each claim with facts from reliable sources. |
| 204 | context | nounGrade 5 language and literature word | 1. asiayhteys 2. yhteys 3. konteksti | The context shows that “bank” refers to the side of a river. |
| 205 | debris | nounGrade 5 language and literature word | 1. pirstaleet 2. jäänteet 3. tähteet | Workers cleared storm debris from the road. |
| 206 | eerie | adjectiveGrade 5 language and literature word | pelottava | An eerie howl echoed through the empty valley. |
| 207 | graphic | adjectiveGrade 5 language and literature word | 1. kuva 2. graafinen 3. kuvallinen | The graphic novel combines dialogue with illustrated panels. |
| 208 | investigate | verbGrade 5 language and literature word | tutkia | Detectives investigate the footprints beside the broken window. |
| 209 | irregular | adjectiveGrade 5 language and literature word | 1. epäsäännöllinen 2. säännötön | The stone has an irregular shape with five uneven sides. |
| 210 | rustle | verbGrade 5 language and literature word | kahina | A rabbit made the grass rustle beside the path. |
| 211 | scrawny | adjectiveGrade 5 language and literature word | 1. luiseva 2. hintelä 3. hontelo | The scrawny kitten grew stronger after several weeks of care. |
| 212 | wage | nounGrade 5 language and literature word | palkka | The farm pays each worker an hourly wage. |
| 213 | affect | verbGrade 5 language and literature word | pitää | A long drought can affect the price of vegetables. |
| 214 | despair | nounGrade 5 language and literature word | epätoivo | The stranded sailors felt despair when the radio stopped working. |
| 215 | external | adjectiveGrade 5 language and literature word | 1. ulko- 2. ulkoinen 3. ulkonainen | The turtle's external shell protects its body. |
| 216 | gleam | verbGrade 5 language and literature word | 1. saada hohtaa 2. saada hohtamaan | Wet stones gleam in the morning sun. |
| 217 | internal | adjectiveGrade 5 language and literature word | 1. sisäinen 2. sisä- 3. sisäpuolinen | The mechanic inspected the engine's internal parts. |
| 218 | peril | nounGrade 5 language and literature word | 1. vaara 2. vaaratilanne | The climbers faced peril when the ice began to crack. |
| 219 | restrict | verbGrade 5 language and literature word | 1. rajoittaa 2. pysyä joku 3. pysyä jossakin | Park rules restrict campfires during dry weather. |
| 220 | secure | verbGrade 5 language and literature word | 1. tallessa 2. turvassa 3. varmistaa | Use strong rope to secure the canoe to the dock. |
| 221 | summary | nounGrade 5 language and literature word | 1. yhteenveto 2. lyhennelmä 3. tiivistelmä | Her summary included the article's central point and key evidence. |
| 222 | coax | verbGrade 5 language and literature word | 1. taivutella 2. suostutella 3. vikitellä | We used a treat to coax the frightened dog out from under the porch. |
| 223 | enhance | verbGrade 5 language and literature word | parantaa | A labeled map can enhance the report. |
| 224 | familiar | adjectiveGrade 5 language and literature word | 1. läheinen 2. tuttavallinen | The familiar song reminded him of summer camp. |
| 225 | ferocious | adjectiveGrade 5 language and literature word | 1. julma 2. raivokas 3. raivopäinen | Ferocious winds tore branches from the trees. |
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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).