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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 201–225 of 500
#WordPattern / part of speechMeaningSample sentence
201likelyadjectiveGrade 5 language and literature word1. きっと 2. おそらくDark clouds make rain likely this afternoon.
202vitaladjectiveGrade 5 language and literature word大事Oxygen is vital for human survival.
203claimnounGrade 5 language and literature word主張The writer supports each claim with facts from reliable sources.
204contextnounGrade 5 language and literature word1. 文脈 2. 前後関係The context shows that “bank” refers to the side of a river.
205debrisnounGrade 5 language and literature word残骸Workers cleared storm debris from the road.
206eerieadjectiveGrade 5 language and literature word1. 恐ろしい 2. 物凄いAn eerie howl echoed through the empty valley.
207graphicadjectiveGrade 5 language and literature word1. 生々しい 2. 詳細な 3. 露骨なThe graphic novel combines dialogue with illustrated panels.
208investigateverbGrade 5 language and literature word1. 調べる 2. 検査する 3. 検査Detectives investigate the footprints beside the broken window.
209irregularadjectiveGrade 5 language and literature word不規則The stone has an irregular shape with five uneven sides.
210rustleverbGrade 5 language and literature wordそよぐA rabbit made the grass rustle beside the path.
211scrawnyadjectiveGrade 5 language and literature word痩せこけたThe scrawny kitten grew stronger after several weeks of care.
212wagenounGrade 5 language and literature word1. 給料 2. サラリー 3. 賃金The farm pays each worker an hourly wage.
213affectverbGrade 5 language and literature word感動A long drought can affect the price of vegetables.
214despairnounGrade 5 language and literature word1. 絶望 2. 失望The stranded sailors felt despair when the radio stopped working.
215externaladjectiveGrade 5 language and literature word1. 外側の 2. 外部の 3. 外側The turtle's external shell protects its body.
216gleamverbGrade 5 language and literature word煌くWet stones gleam in the morning sun.
217internaladjectiveGrade 5 language and literature word内蔵The mechanic inspected the engine's internal parts.
218perilnounGrade 5 language and literature word1. 危険 2. 冒険The climbers faced peril when the ice began to crack.
219restrictverbGrade 5 language and literature word1. 制限する 2. 制限Park rules restrict campfires during dry weather.
220secureverbGrade 5 language and literature word守るUse strong rope to secure the canoe to the dock.
221summarynounGrade 5 language and literature word1. 要約 2. 概要 3. 大要Her summary included the article's central point and key evidence.
222coaxverbGrade 5 language and literature word1. 丸め込む 2. 誑す 3. 強請るWe used a treat to coax the frightened dog out from under the porch.
223enhanceverbGrade 5 language and literature word成長A labeled map can enhance the report.
224familiaradjectiveGrade 5 language and literature wordおなじみのThe familiar song reminded him of summer camp.
225ferociousadjectiveGrade 5 language and literature word猛々しいFerocious winds tore branches from the trees.

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