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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 176–200 of 500
#WordPattern / part of speechMeaningSample sentence
176infuriateverbGrade 5 language and literature wordenragerCheating in the final match would infuriate the other players.
177populationnounGrade 5 language and literature wordpopulationThe island's seabird population increased after nesting areas were protected.
178resourcenounGrade 5 language and literature wordressourceThe encyclopedia is a valuable resource for the research project.
179thriveverbGrade 5 language and literature word1. prospérer 2. s'épanouirTomato plants thrive in warm sunlight.
180assureverbGrade 5 language and literature wordassurerThe coach tried to assure the team that their preparation was strong.
181comprehendverbGrade 5 language and literature wordcomprendreThe timeline helped us comprehend the order of historical events.
182exaggerateverbGrade 5 language and literature word1. exagérer 2. outrerDo not exaggerate the size of the fish you caught.
183ignorantadjectiveGrade 5 language and literature wordignorantWe were ignorant of the trail closure until we saw the sign.
184trialnounGrade 5 language and literature word1. épreuve 2. procèsSurviving three nights in the storm was a severe trial.
185summonverbGrade 5 language and literature word1. convoquer 2. convierThe captain will summon the crew when the ship is ready.
186tolerateverbGrade 5 language and literature word1. tolérer 2. supporter 3. souffrirThese plants can tolerate a few nights of cold weather.
187vagueadjectiveGrade 5 language and literature wordvagueThe vague directions did not explain which road to take.
188blurtverbGrade 5 language and literature word1. lâcher 2. laisser échapperNina tried not to blurt the surprise before the party.
189criticizeverbGrade 5 language and literature wordcritiquerA helpful reviewer can criticize the argument without insulting the writer.
190flimsyadjectiveGrade 5 language and literature word1. fragile 2. frêle 3. faibleThe flimsy box collapsed under the heavy books.
191favorableadjectiveGrade 5 language and literature wordfavorableFavorable winds carried the sailboat toward the harbor.
192mimicverbGrade 5 language and literature wordcopierThe parrot can mimic the sound of a ringing phone.
193ridiculeverbGrade 5 language and literature word1. ridiculiser 2. tourner en dérision 3. tourner en ridiculeNo student should ridicule another person's accent.
194traitnounGrade 5 language and literature wordtraitPatience is a useful trait for a careful scientist.
195utterverbGrade 5 language and literature word1. émettre 2. proférer 3. prononcerThe startled child could barely utter a word.
196adjustverbGrade 5 language and literature word1. ajuster 2. réglerPlease adjust the microscope until the image is clear.
197approveverbGrade 5 language and literature word1. approuver 2. validerThe committee must approve the plan before construction begins.
198conductverbGrade 5 language and literature word1. conduire 2. mener 3. se comporterResearchers will conduct a survey about recycling habits.
199conflictnounGrade 5 language and literature wordconflitThe characters resolve their conflict by speaking honestly.
200equivalentadjectiveGrade 5 language and literature wordéquivalentTwo quarters are equivalent to one half.

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