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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 251–275 of 500
#WordPattern / part of speechMeaningSample sentence
251integritynounGrade 5 social-emotional word1. अखंडता 2. इमानदारी 3. अखण्डताReturning the extra change showed Carlos's integrity.
252patiencenounGrade 5 social-emotional word1. धैर्य 2. सब्र 3. धीरजGrowing a garden requires patience because seeds develop slowly.
253responsibilitynounGrade 5 social-emotional word1. उत्तरदायित्व 2. दायित्व 3. ज़िम्मेदारीFeeding the class fish is Hana's responsibility this week.
254cooperationnounGrade 5 social-emotional word1. सहयोग 2. सहकार 3. सहकारिताThe heavy table was moved safely through cooperation.
255determinationnounGrade 5 social-emotional word1. ठान 2. संकल्प 3. निश्चयHer determination helped her finish the steep climb.
256curiositynounGrade 5 social-emotional word1. जिज्ञासा 2. उत्सुकता 3. कौतूहलCuriosity led the children to examine the unusual shell.
257fairnessnounGrade 5 social-emotional word1. इंसाफ 2. इंसाफ़ 3. निष्पक्षताThe referee's fairness earned respect from both teams.
258loyaltynounGrade 5 social-emotional word1. वफादारी 2. वफ़ा 3. निष्ठाThe guide praised the dog's loyalty to its owner.
259gratitudenounGrade 5 social-emotional word1. कृतज्ञता 2. शुक्रिया 3. आभारWe wrote notes of gratitude to the volunteers.
260tolerancenounGrade 5 social-emotional word1. सहिष्णुता 2. सहन 3. बर्दाश्तA respectful community practices tolerance toward different traditions.
261perseverancenounGrade 5 social-emotional wordलगनSolving the complicated puzzle required perseverance.
262frustrationnounGrade 5 social-emotional word1. कुंठा 2. हताशा 3. भड़ासRepeated computer errors caused understandable frustration.
263disappointmentnounGrade 5 social-emotional wordनिराशाThe canceled trip brought disappointment to the campers.
264enthusiasmnounGrade 5 social-emotional word1. जोश 2. उत्साह 3. उमंगHer enthusiasm for astronomy inspired the whole club.
265embarrassmentnounGrade 5 social-emotional word1. शर्म 2. शरम 3. शर्मिंदगीHe laughed at his embarrassment after realizing his shirt was backward.
266hesitationnounGrade 5 social-emotional wordसंकोचAfter a moment of hesitation, Priya stepped onto the stage.
267jealousynounGrade 5 social-emotional word1. जलन 2. ईर्षा 3. ईर्ष्याJealousy made the character ignore her friend's success.
268lonelinessnounGrade 5 social-emotional word1. तनहाई 2. तन्हाई 3. अकेलापनJoining the club helped ease his loneliness.
269reliefnounGrade 5 social-emotional word1. राहत 2. रिलीफ 3. छुटकाराWe felt relief when the lost hikers returned safely.
270resentmentnounGrade 5 social-emotional word1. रोष 2. नाराज़गी 3. आक्रोशUnequal chores created resentment between the roommates.
271satisfactionnounGrade 5 social-emotional word1. संतोष 2. संतुष्टि 3. तृप्तिCompleting the mural gave the artists great satisfaction.
272considerateadjectiveGrade 5 social-emotional wordविचारशीलIt was considerate of Mae to lower her voice near the sleeping baby.
273courageousadjectiveGrade 5 social-emotional word1. बहादुर 2. साहसीThe courageous witness told the truth despite feeling afraid.
274deceitfuladjectiveGrade 5 social-emotional word1. ढोंगी 2. धोखेबाज 3. कपटीThe deceitful merchant hid the crack beneath a label.
275determinedadjectiveGrade 5 social-emotional word1. संकल्पित 2. आमादा 3. निर्धारितThe determined runner continued through the heavy rain.

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