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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 276–300 of 500
#WordPattern / part of speechMeaningSample sentence
276dishonestadjectiveGrade 5 social-emotional word不正直The dishonest player secretly changed the score.
277enthusiasticadjectiveGrade 5 social-emotional word熱心The enthusiastic volunteers arrived early with extra supplies.
278impatientadjectiveGrade 5 social-emotional word気が短いThe impatient customer kept checking the clock.
279respectfuladjectiveGrade 5 social-emotional word恭しいA respectful listener does not interrupt.
280selfishadjectiveGrade 5 social-emotional word1. わがままな 2. 我が儘な 3. 利己的なThe selfish character kept all the food for himself.
281thoughtfuladjectiveGrade 5 social-emotional word注意深いHer thoughtful question helped the speaker explain the issue.
282cautiousadjectiveGrade 5 social-emotional word1. 慎重な 2. 慎重The cautious climber tested each handhold.
283cooperativeadjectiveGrade 5 social-emotional word協同組合The cooperative group divided the research tasks fairly.
284decisiveadjectiveGrade 5 social-emotional word強The decisive captain changed course before the storm arrived.
285devotedadjectiveGrade 5 social-emotional word心服The devoted nurse checked on every patient.
286embarrassedadjectiveGrade 5 social-emotional word恥ずかしいKai felt embarrassed after calling the teacher by the wrong name.
287encouragingadjectiveGrade 5 social-emotional word励ますThe coach's encouraging words helped the team recover.
288forgivingadjectiveGrade 5 social-emotional word寛容なHer forgiving response allowed the friends to begin again.
289resourcefuladjectiveGrade 5 social-emotional word機知に富んだThe resourceful campers repaired the strap with cord and tape.
290selflessadjectiveGrade 5 social-emotional word無私無欲The selfless volunteer gave her seat to the tired passenger.
291trustworthyadjectiveGrade 5 social-emotional word1. 信頼 2. 着実 3. 頼もしいA trustworthy guide admits when a route is uncertain.
292politeadjectiveGrade 5 social-emotional word1. 丁寧 2. 礼儀正しいThe polite guest thanked the host before leaving.
293arrogantadjectiveGrade 5 social-emotional word傲慢The arrogant champion refused to congratulate the other team.
294compassionateadjectiveGrade 5 social-emotional word思いやりのあるThe compassionate doctor listened carefully to the frightened child.
295demandingadjectiveGrade 5 social-emotional wordきついTraining for the long race was demanding.
296gloomyadjectiveGrade 5 social-emotional word1. 暗い 2. 陰気な 3. 陰鬱なThe gray sky gave the empty street a gloomy appearance.
297guiltyadjectiveGrade 5 social-emotional word1. 有罪の 2. 有罪The guilty child admitted breaking the vase.
298jealousadjectiveGrade 5 social-emotional word1. 妬ましい 2. 嫉妬 3. 嫉妬深いNia felt jealous when her friend won the solo.
299miserableadjectiveGrade 5 social-emotional word1. 悲惨 2. 惨めThe soaked hikers felt miserable in the cold wind.
300optimisticadjectiveGrade 5 social-emotional word楽観的The optimistic gardener believed the damaged plants would recover.

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