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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 326–350 of 500
#WordPattern / part of speechMeaningSample sentence
326skeletonnounGrade 5 science wordsqueletteA whale's skeleton contains bones shaped like those in other mammals.
327musclenounGrade 5 science wordmuscleThe heart is a powerful muscle.
328circulationnounGrade 5 science wordcirculationExercise can increase blood circulation.
329digestionnounGrade 5 science worddigestionDigestion begins when food is chewed.
330microorganismnounGrade 5 science word1. microorganisme 2. micro-organismeSome kinds of microorganism help produce yogurt.
331bacterianounGrade 5 science wordbactérieHelpful bacteria live in healthy soil.
332virusnounGrade 5 science wordvirusA virus can spread through cough droplets.
333fungusnounGrade 5 science word1. fongus 2. champignonThe damp log was covered by a pale fungus.
334parasitenounGrade 5 science wordparasiteA tick is a parasite that feeds on an animal's blood.
335immunitynounGrade 5 science wordimmunitéVaccination can help the body develop immunity.
336vaccinenounGrade 5 science wordvaccinThe vaccine reduced the spread of the illness.
337infectionnounGrade 5 science wordinfectionThe doctor treated the cut to prevent infection.
338symptomnounGrade 5 science wordsymptômeA high fever can be a symptom of infection.
339treatmentnounGrade 5 science wordtraitementRest was part of the recommended treatment.
340recoververbGrade 5 science word1. récupérer 2. guérir 3. se remettreThe injured bird may recover after several weeks of care.
341contagiousadjectiveGrade 5 science wordcontagieuxThe contagious illness moved quickly through the crowded camp.
342hygienenounGrade 5 science wordhygièneGood hand hygiene helps prevent infection.
343moleculenounGrade 5 science wordmoléculeA water molecule contains hydrogen and oxygen atoms.
344atomnounGrade 5 science wordatomeAn atom contains a nucleus surrounded by electrons.
345elementnounGrade 5 science wordélémentOxygen is an element found in air and water.
346compoundnounGrade 5 science wordcomposéWater is a compound made from hydrogen and oxygen.
347mixturenounGrade 5 science word1. mélange 2. mixtureTrail mix is a mixture whose ingredients remain separate.
348dissolveverbGrade 5 science worddissoudreSalt will dissolve more quickly in warm water.
349chemicalnounGrade 5 science wordproduit chimiqueThe label identifies each chemical in the cleaning solution.
350mineralnounGrade 5 science word1. minéral 2. mineraiQuartz is a common mineral in Earth's crust.

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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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These references guide selection and calibration. Definitions, sample sentences, readings, questions, and teaching notes are independently written and reviewed.