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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 176–200 of 500
#WordPattern / part of speechMeaningSample sentence
176infuriateverbGrade 5 language and literature word激怒させるCheating in the final match would infuriate the other players.
177populationnounGrade 5 language and literature word人口The island's seabird population increased after nesting areas were protected.
178resourcenounGrade 5 language and literature word1. 資源 2. 供給源 3. 資産The encyclopedia is a valuable resource for the research project.
179thriveverbGrade 5 language and literature word繁栄Tomato plants thrive in warm sunlight.
180assureverbGrade 5 language and literature word保証しますThe coach tried to assure the team that their preparation was strong.
181comprehendverbGrade 5 language and literature word1. 解る 2. 理解する 3. 理解The timeline helped us comprehend the order of historical events.
182exaggerateverbGrade 5 language and literature word1. 誇張する 2. 大袈裟に言う 3. 誇張Do not exaggerate the size of the fish you caught.
183ignorantadjectiveGrade 5 language and literature word1. 無知 2. 疎いWe were ignorant of the trail closure until we saw the sign.
184trialnounGrade 5 language and literature word1. 試練 2. 裁判 3. 公判Surviving three nights in the storm was a severe trial.
185summonverbGrade 5 language and literature word呼び出すThe captain will summon the crew when the ship is ready.
186tolerateverbGrade 5 language and literature word黙認These plants can tolerate a few nights of cold weather.
187vagueadjectiveGrade 5 language and literature word1. 曖昧 2. 漠然とした 3. 漠然The vague directions did not explain which road to take.
188blurtverbGrade 5 language and literature word口走るNina tried not to blurt the surprise before the party.
189criticizeverbGrade 5 language and literature word1. 批判する 2. 非難する 3. 批判A helpful reviewer can criticize the argument without insulting the writer.
190flimsyadjectiveGrade 5 language and literature word細いThe flimsy box collapsed under the heavy books.
191favorableadjectiveGrade 5 language and literature word有利なFavorable winds carried the sailboat toward the harbor.
192mimicverbGrade 5 language and literature word倣うThe parrot can mimic the sound of a ringing phone.
193ridiculeverbGrade 5 language and literature word1. 嘲笑う 2. 嘲笑する 3. 嘲笑No student should ridicule another person's accent.
194traitnounGrade 5 language and literature word特徴Patience is a useful trait for a careful scientist.
195utterverbGrade 5 language and literature word1. 発する 2. 述べるThe startled child could barely utter a word.
196adjustverbGrade 5 language and literature word1. 調節する 2. 調整Please adjust the microscope until the image is clear.
197approveverbGrade 5 language and literature word1. 承認する 2. 賛成する 3. 承認The committee must approve the plan before construction begins.
198conductverbGrade 5 language and literature wordあるResearchers will conduct a survey about recycling habits.
199conflictnounGrade 5 language and literature word衝突The characters resolve their conflict by speaking honestly.
200equivalentadjectiveGrade 5 language and literature word1. 等価な 2. 等価Two quarters are equivalent to one half.

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