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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 351–375 of 500
#WordPattern / part of speechMeaningSample sentence
351massnounGrade 5 science wordmasseThe balance measures the rock's mass in grams.
352volumenounGrade 5 science wordvolumeWe found the box's volume by multiplying its length, width, and height.
353densitynounGrade 5 science word1. masse volumique 2. densitéOil floats because its density is lower than water's.
354energynounGrade 5 science word1. énergie 2. courageFood provides energy for the body.
355forcenounGrade 5 science wordforceThe force of the kick sent the ball across the field.
356motionnounGrade 5 science wordmouvementThe camera recorded the cart's motion down the ramp.
357frictionnounGrade 5 science word1. friction 2. frottementFriction between the tires and road helps the bicycle stop.
358magnetismnounGrade 5 science wordmagnétismeMagnetism pulled the iron paper clips toward the bar.
359electricitynounGrade 5 science wordélectricitéThe wind turbine generates electricity.
360circuitnounGrade 5 science wordcircuitThe bulb lights when the circuit is closed.
361conductornounGrade 5 science wordconducteurCopper is a good conductor of electricity.
362insulatornounGrade 5 science word1. isolant 2. isolateur 3. isolationRubber is an insulator used around electric wires.
363reflectionnounGrade 5 science word1. réflexion 2. refletThe mirror formed an image through reflection.
364refractionnounGrade 5 science wordréfractionRefraction makes the straw appear bent in water.
365vibrationnounGrade 5 science wordvibrationThe string's vibration produces a musical sound.
366frequencynounGrade 5 science wordfréquenceA higher sound frequency produces a higher pitch.
367wavelengthnounGrade 5 science wordlongueur d'ondeRed light has a longer wavelength than violet light.
368spectrumnounGrade 5 science wordspectreA prism separates white light into a spectrum.
369transparentadjectiveGrade 5 science wordtransparentThe transparent glass revealed the fish inside the tank.
370translucentadjectiveGrade 5 science wordtranslucideThe translucent curtain softened the sunlight.
371opaqueadjectiveGrade 5 science wordopaqueThe opaque wall blocked all light from the next room.
372solidnounGrade 5 science wordsolideIce is the solid form of water.
373liquidnounGrade 5 science wordliquideA liquid takes the shape of its container.
374statenounGrade 5 science word1. état 2. EtatHeating can change water from a liquid state to a gas.
375evaporationnounGrade 5 science wordévaporationEvaporation slowly dried the puddle.

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