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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 276–300 of 500
#WordPattern / part of speechMeaningSample sentence
276dishonestadjectiveGrade 5 social-emotional wordmalhonnêteThe dishonest player secretly changed the score.
277enthusiasticadjectiveGrade 5 social-emotional wordenthousiasteThe enthusiastic volunteers arrived early with extra supplies.
278impatientadjectiveGrade 5 social-emotional wordimpatientThe impatient customer kept checking the clock.
279respectfuladjectiveGrade 5 social-emotional wordrespectueuxA respectful listener does not interrupt.
280selfishadjectiveGrade 5 social-emotional wordégoïsteThe selfish character kept all the food for himself.
281thoughtfuladjectiveGrade 5 social-emotional wordréfléchiHer thoughtful question helped the speaker explain the issue.
282cautiousadjectiveGrade 5 social-emotional wordprudentThe cautious climber tested each handhold.
283cooperativeadjectiveGrade 5 social-emotional wordcoopératifThe cooperative group divided the research tasks fairly.
284decisiveadjectiveGrade 5 social-emotional worddécisifThe decisive captain changed course before the storm arrived.
285devotedadjectiveGrade 5 social-emotional worddévouéThe devoted nurse checked on every patient.
286embarrassedadjectiveGrade 5 social-emotional word1. embarrassé 2. gênéKai felt embarrassed after calling the teacher by the wrong name.
287encouragingadjectiveGrade 5 social-emotional wordencourageantThe coach's encouraging words helped the team recover.
288forgivingadjectiveGrade 5 social-emotional word1. indulgent 2. indulgenteHer forgiving response allowed the friends to begin again.
289resourcefuladjectiveGrade 5 social-emotional word1. débrouillard 2. futéThe resourceful campers repaired the strap with cord and tape.
290selflessadjectiveGrade 5 social-emotional word1. altruiste 2. dévouéThe selfless volunteer gave her seat to the tired passenger.
291trustworthyadjectiveGrade 5 social-emotional word1. fiable 2. de confiance 3. digne de confianceA trustworthy guide admits when a route is uncertain.
292politeadjectiveGrade 5 social-emotional wordpoliThe polite guest thanked the host before leaving.
293arrogantadjectiveGrade 5 social-emotional word1. arrogant 2. orgueilleuxThe arrogant champion refused to congratulate the other team.
294compassionateadjectiveGrade 5 social-emotional wordcompatissantThe compassionate doctor listened carefully to the frightened child.
295demandingadjectiveGrade 5 social-emotional word1. éprouvant 2. exigeantTraining for the long race was demanding.
296gloomyadjectiveGrade 5 social-emotional word1. lugubre 2. maussade 3. mélancoliqueThe gray sky gave the empty street a gloomy appearance.
297guiltyadjectiveGrade 5 social-emotional wordcoupableThe guilty child admitted breaking the vase.
298jealousadjectiveGrade 5 social-emotional word1. jaloux 2. jalouseNia felt jealous when her friend won the solo.
299miserableadjectiveGrade 5 social-emotional wordmisérableThe soaked hikers felt miserable in the cold wind.
300optimisticadjectiveGrade 5 social-emotional wordoptimisteThe optimistic gardener believed the damaged plants would recover.

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