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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 151–175 of 500
#WordPattern / part of speechMeaningSample sentence
151spurtverbGrade 5 language and literature word1. 噴き出す 2. 噴出 3. 迸るWater began to spurt from the cracked pipe.
152suffixnounGrade 5 language and literature word1. 接尾辞 2. 接尾語The suffix “-less” changes “hope” into “hopeless.”
153suffocateverbGrade 5 language and literature word窒息Smoke can suffocate people inside a closed room.
154summitnounGrade 5 language and literature word1. 頂上 2. 頂 3. 山頂The climbers reached the summit before noon.
155suspendverbGrade 5 language and literature word1. 吊るす 2. 下げる 3. ぶら下げるWorkers suspend the bridge deck from thick steel cables.
156synonymnounGrade 5 language and literature word1. 同義語 2. 類義語“Rapid” is a synonym for “quick.”
157talonnounGrade 5 language and literature word爪The hawk gripped the branch with each curved talon.
158tauntverbGrade 5 language and literature word1. 嘲笑 2. 楯突くIt is unkind to taunt a player who misses a shot.
159thriftyadjectiveGrade 5 language and literature word倹しいThe thrifty cook turned leftover vegetables into soup.
160translateverbGrade 5 language and literature word1. 訳す 2. 翻訳する 3. 翻訳Students will translate the short message from French into English.
161tropicaladjectiveGrade 5 language and literature word熱帯Colorful parrots live in the tropical forest.
162visibleadjectiveGrade 5 language and literature word1. 見える 2. 目に見える 3. 顕在するThe lighthouse became visible when the fog lifted.
163visualadjectiveGrade 5 language and literature wordビジュアルA visual chart made the instructions easier to follow.
164vividadjectiveGrade 5 language and literature word1. 鮮烈 2. 鮮明 3. 鮮やかThe author used vivid details to describe the storm.
165wildernessnounGrade 5 language and literature word1. 原野 2. 荒野The protected wilderness contains forests, rivers, and mountains.
166withdrawverbGrade 5 language and literature word1. 引き出す 2. 引き上げる 3. 手を引くThe injured runner had to withdraw from the race.
167crucialadjectiveGrade 5 language and literature word大切Clean water is crucial to every community's health.
168emergeverbGrade 5 language and literature word現れるA butterfly will emerge from the chrysalis.
169overcomeverbGrade 5 language and literature word1. 乗り越える 2. 克服 3. 征服With practice, Jayla began to overcome her fear of speaking.
170perplexverbGrade 5 language and literature word当惑するThe puzzle's missing clue continued to perplex the detectives.
171beckonverbGrade 5 language and literature word呼ぶThe guide raised one hand to beckon us toward the entrance.
172bestowverbGrade 5 language and literature word使うThe mayor will bestow a medal on the brave rescuer.
173intentlyadverbGrade 5 language and literature word注意深いThe fox watched intently as the mouse crossed the field.
174solemnadjectiveGrade 5 language and literature word重大The crowd remained solemn during the memorial ceremony.
175culturenounGrade 5 language and literature word1. 文化 2. カルチャーMusic and food are important parts of a community's culture.

Vocabulary reading and practice

A Summit in the Wilderness

Reading practice for pages 7–9. Five relevant words are highlighted.

English reading

On a wilderness hike, Priya notices that the word fearless has a suffix. At the summit, smoke drifts from a distant fire. Because smoke can suffocate people, the guide decides to withdraw the group to a lower, clearer trail.

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Reading comprehension

1. What word part does Priya notice?

Priya notices a suffix.

2. What appears near the summit?

Smoke from a distant fire appears.

3. Why does the guide withdraw the group?

The guide withdraws them because smoke can suffocate people.

Vocabulary quiz

Choose the dictionary equivalent for each of 5 selected words.

Sources and curriculum references

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