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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
1accomplishverbGrade 5 academic wordសម្រេចCareful planning helped the volunteers accomplish their goal before sunset.
2achievementnounGrade 5 academic wordសមិទ្ធិផលFinishing her first long novel was a proud achievement for Lena.
3adaptverbGrade 5 academic wordសម្រួលDesert plants adapt to dry conditions by storing water.
4adequateadjectiveGrade 5 academic wordមធ្យមThe hikers carried an adequate supply of water for the afternoon.
5allocateverbGrade 5 academic wordបម្រុងទុកThe council will allocate part of the budget to playground repairs.
6alternateverbGrade 5 academic wordជំនួសWe alternate between reading silently and discussing the chapter.
7anticipateverbGrade 5 academic wordដឹងជាមុនពីFarmers anticipate frost when the temperature drops sharply.
8appealnounGrade 5 academic wordអំពាវនាវThe mystery's unexpected ending added to its appeal.
9assignverbGrade 5 academic word1. ផ្ដល់ 2. ផ្ដល់​តម្លៃThe director will assign each actor a role in the play.
10categorynounGrade 5 academic word1. ចំពូក 2. ប្រភេទPlace each rock in a category based on how it formed.
11combineverbGrade 5 academic wordផ្សំWe combine flour and water to make the dough.
12complexadjectiveGrade 5 academic wordល្បះផ្សំ/ប្រយោគផ្សំThe complex machine uses dozens of gears to keep time.
13conceptnounGrade 5 academic wordសមានញាណThe model helped us understand the concept of gravity.
14consequencenounGrade 5 academic word1. ផលវិបាក 2. វិបាកOne consequence of the drought was a smaller wheat harvest.
15constructverbGrade 5 academic wordកសាងThe engineers will construct a footbridge across the creek.
16contrastverbGrade 5 academic wordកម្រិត​ពណ៌The essay will contrast life in a village with life in a large city.
17deliberateadjectiveGrade 5 academic wordចេតនាHer deliberate choice of strong evidence improved the argument.
18dependableadjectiveGrade 5 academic wordអាចទុកចិត្តបាន។The dependable bus arrives at the same time each morning.
19determineverbGrade 5 academic wordប្តេជ្ញានឹងThe test will determine whether the water is safe to drink.
20distinguishverbGrade 5 academic wordបែងចែកThe field guide helps readers distinguish hawks from falcons.
21diverseadjectiveGrade 5 academic word1. ផ្សេងៗ 2. ដោយឡែកA diverse forest contains plants of many sizes and species.
22efficientadjectiveGrade 5 academic wordមានប្រសិទ្ធភាពThe efficient oven uses less electricity while cooking food evenly.
23elaborateadjectiveGrade 5 academic wordល្អិតល្អន់The parade featured an elaborate float covered with paper flowers.
24encounterverbGrade 5 academic wordជួប​ប្រទះHikers may encounter deer near the meadow at dawn.
25establishverbGrade 5 academic word1. បង្កើត 2. ស្ថាបនា 3. ចាក់គ្រឹះResidents hope to establish a weekly farmers' market.

Vocabulary reading and practice

Building a Rain Garden

Reading practice for pages 1–3. Five relevant words are highlighted.

English reading

The garden club studies the concept of collecting rainwater. Members construct a shallow basin beside the playground and plant grasses in it. If they accomplish their plan, less water will flood the path. That consequence will make their achievement useful to the whole school.

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Reading comprehension

1. What concept does the club study?

The club studies collecting rainwater.

2. What do members construct?

They construct a shallow planted basin.

3. What consequence do they expect?

They expect less water to flood the path.

Vocabulary quiz

Choose the dictionary equivalent for each of 5 selected words.

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