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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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#WordPattern / part of speechMeaningSample sentence
26evaluateverbGrade 5 academic wordमूल्यांकन करनाThe judges evaluate each design for strength and originality.
27expandverbGrade 5 academic wordबढ़ानाThe writer will expand the final paragraph with another example.
28expectationnounGrade 5 academic word1. उम्मीद 2. आशा 3. आसOur expectation of clear skies changed when thunder began.
29factornounGrade 5 academic word1. फैक्टर 2. कारकDaily sunlight is an important factor in plant growth.
30functionnounGrade 5 academic word1. फ़ंक्शन 2. फंक्शनThe roots' main function is to absorb water and anchor the plant.
31illustrateverbGrade 5 academic word1. स्पष्टीकरण 2. वाख्याThe diagram will illustrate how water moves through the cycle.
32inferverbGrade 5 academic wordतर्क करनाFrom the wet paw prints, we infer that the dog entered through the kitchen.
33interpretverbGrade 5 academic word1. निर्वचन करना 2. अर्थ लगानाStudents interpret the graph by comparing the heights of its bars.
34majoritynounGrade 5 academic word1. अधिकांश 2. बहुमत 3. बाहुल्यA majority of the class voted for the outdoor activity.
35motivateverbGrade 5 academic wordप्रेरित करनाA clear goal can motivate a team to keep practicing.
36perspectivenounGrade 5 academic word1. दृष्टिकोण 2. परिप्रेक्ष्य 3. नज़रThe diary presents the voyage from a young sailor's perspective.
37procedurenounGrade 5 academic word1. कार्यपद्धति 2. कार्यप्रणाली 3. प्रकियाFollow the safety procedure before starting the experiment.
38reactionnounGrade 5 academic word1. प्रतिक्रिया 2. प्रक्रिया 3. रिएक्शनMaya's surprised reaction showed that she had not expected the gift.
39referverbGrade 5 academic wordसंदर्भ देनाThe directions refer readers to the map on the next page.
40sequencenounGrade 5 academic word1. क्रम 2. आर्डर 3. अनुक्रमPut the pictures in sequence from seed to flowering plant.
41significantadjectiveGrade 5 academic word1. अहम 2. महत्त्वपूर्ण 3. महत्‍वपूर्णThe discovery was significant because it changed what scientists understood.
42sufficientadjectiveGrade 5 academic wordपर्याप्तOne flashlight provided sufficient light for the small tent.
43supportiveadjectiveGrade 5 academic wordमददगारHer supportive teammates cheered after every attempt.
44surroundingsnounGrade 5 academic wordपरिवेशThe owl's brown feathers blend with its woodland surroundings.
45tendencynounGrade 5 academic word1. वृत्ति 2. प्रवृत्ति 3. झुकावThe river has a tendency to rise after several days of rain.
46approximateadjectiveGrade 5 academic wordअनुमानितThe approximate distance to the lake is three kilometers.
47confidentadjectiveGrade 5 academic word1. आश्वस्त 2. विश्वासAfter rehearsing, Amir felt confident about giving his speech.
48reliableadjectiveGrade 5 academic word1. विश्वस्त 2. विश्वसनीय 3. भरोसेमंदWe used a reliable weather source before planning the trip.
49requireverbGrade 5 academic wordज़रूरत होनाThe recipe will require two cups of chopped apples.
50strategynounGrade 5 academic word1. रणनीति 2. नीति 3. सामChecking headings first is a useful reading strategy.

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