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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 51–75 of 500
#WordPattern / part of speechMeaningSample sentence
51abolishverbGrade 5 academic word1. 止める 2. 無くす 3. 廃止するThe town voted to abolish the outdated parking rule.
52absurdadjectiveGrade 5 academic word1. 愚か 2. 荒唐 3. 馬鹿らしいThe absurd rumor claimed that the tiny pond contained a whale.
53accessnounGrade 5 academic wordアクセスA library card gives residents access to online books.
54aggressiveadjectiveGrade 5 academic word1. 攻撃的 2. 侵略的The aggressive goose hissed and charged toward the fence.
55altitudenounGrade 5 academic word1. 海抜 2. 高度The air becomes thinner as altitude increases.
56antagonistnounGrade 5 academic word敵役In the novel, the dishonest captain is the antagonist.
57antonymnounGrade 5 academic word1. 対義語 2. 反意語 3. 反対語The word “scarce” is an antonym of “abundant.”
58anxiousadjectiveGrade 5 academic word1. 心配した 2. 心配Dev felt anxious while waiting for news about the missing dog.
59aromanounGrade 5 academic word1. 香り 2. 香気 3. 芳香The warm bread filled the kitchen with a sweet aroma.
60astoundverbGrade 5 academic word驚かすThe magician's final illusion will astound the audience.
61avalanchenounGrade 5 academic word雪崩The avalanche blocked the road through the mountain pass.
62banquetnounGrade 5 academic word1. 宴会 2. 饗宴 3. バンケットThe community held a banquet to honor the rescue workers.
63beveragenounGrade 5 academic word1. 飲料 2. ドリンク 3. 飲み物Tea was the warm beverage served after the winter walk.
64blandadjectiveGrade 5 academic word味のないThe soup tasted bland until we added herbs.
65blizzardnounGrade 5 academic word1. 猛吹雪 2. 吹雪The blizzard buried the road beneath deep snow.
66bungleverbGrade 5 academic wordバングルRushing may cause us to bungle the final measurements.
67cautiouslyadverbGrade 5 academic word念入りThe fox stepped cautiously onto the frozen pond.
68companionnounGrade 5 academic word1. 仲間 2. 友人 3. 同伴者The guide's faithful dog was his companion on every hike.
69compassionnounGrade 5 academic word同情Neighbors showed compassion by bringing meals to the injured family.
70compensateverbGrade 5 academic word1. 補填する 2. 補填The store will compensate customers for the damaged goods.
71complyverbGrade 5 academic word1. 従う 2. 応じる 3. 守るCyclists must comply with the trail's safety signs.
72composeverbGrade 5 academic word構成するJada will compose a short melody for the school play.
73convertverbGrade 5 academic word変換Solar panels convert sunlight into electrical energy.
74courteousadjectiveGrade 5 academic word1. 丁寧 2. 礼儀正しい 3. 思いやりのあるThe courteous visitor waited until the speaker finished.
75debatenounGrade 5 academic word1. 議論 2. 討論 3. ディベートThe class held a debate about protecting the empty lot.

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