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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 word評するThe judges evaluate each design for strength and originality.
27expandverbGrade 5 academic word1. 広げる 2. 拡大する 3. 広がるThe writer will expand the final paragraph with another example.
28expectationnounGrade 5 academic word1. 期待 2. 希望 3. 心待ちOur expectation of clear skies changed when thunder began.
29factornounGrade 5 academic word1. 因数 2. 要因Daily sunlight is an important factor in plant growth.
30functionnounGrade 5 academic word1. 関数 2. 機能The roots' main function is to absorb water and anchor the plant.
31illustrateverbGrade 5 academic word説明The diagram will illustrate how water moves through the cycle.
32inferverbGrade 5 academic word推量するFrom the wet paw prints, we infer that the dog entered through the kitchen.
33interpretverbGrade 5 academic word1. 解説する 2. 解説Students interpret the graph by comparing the heights of its bars.
34majoritynounGrade 5 academic word多数A majority of the class voted for the outdoor activity.
35motivateverbGrade 5 academic word動機を与えるA clear goal can motivate a team to keep practicing.
36perspectivenounGrade 5 academic word遠近法The diary presents the voyage from a young sailor's perspective.
37procedurenounGrade 5 academic word1. 手順 2. やり方 3. 流儀Follow the safety procedure before starting the experiment.
38reactionnounGrade 5 academic word1. 反応 2. 反動 3. リアクションMaya's surprised reaction showed that she had not expected the gift.
39referverbGrade 5 academic word問い合わせるThe directions refer readers to the map on the next page.
40sequencenounGrade 5 academic word順序Put the pictures in sequence from seed to flowering plant.
41significantadjectiveGrade 5 academic word1. 著しい 2. 重要The discovery was significant because it changed what scientists understood.
42sufficientadjectiveGrade 5 academic word1. 最小限の 2. 充分 3. 足りるOne flashlight provided sufficient light for the small tent.
43supportiveadjectiveGrade 5 academic word協力的なHer supportive teammates cheered after every attempt.
44surroundingsnounGrade 5 academic word周囲The owl's brown feathers blend with its woodland surroundings.
45tendencynounGrade 5 academic word1. 傾向 2. 趨勢The river has a tendency to rise after several days of rain.
46approximateadjectiveGrade 5 academic wordざっとThe approximate distance to the lake is three kilometers.
47confidentadjectiveGrade 5 academic word1. 確信した 2. 確信After rehearsing, Amir felt confident about giving his speech.
48reliableadjectiveGrade 5 academic word頼もしいWe used a reliable weather source before planning the trip.
49requireverbGrade 5 academic word要求The recipe will require two cups of chopped apples.
50strategynounGrade 5 academic word1. 策略 2. 計略 3. 機略Checking headings first is a useful reading strategy.

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