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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
26evaluateverbGrade 5 academic wordវាយ​តម្លៃThe judges evaluate each design for strength and originality.
27expandverbGrade 5 academic wordពង្រីកThe writer will expand the final paragraph with another example.
28expectationnounGrade 5 academic wordសង្ឈឹមគណិតOur expectation of clear skies changed when thunder began.
29factornounGrade 5 academic wordកត្តាDaily sunlight is an important factor in plant growth.
30functionnounGrade 5 academic word1. មុខងារ 2. អនុគមន៍ 3. តួនាទីThe roots' main function is to absorb water and anchor the plant.
31illustrateverbGrade 5 academic wordគូររូបThe diagram will illustrate how water moves through the cycle.
32inferverbGrade 5 academic wordសន្និដ្ឋានFrom the wet paw prints, we infer that the dog entered through the kitchen.
33interpretverbGrade 5 academic wordបកប្រែStudents interpret the graph by comparing the heights of its bars.
34majoritynounGrade 5 academic word1. ភាគច្រើន 2. ភាពច្រើនA majority of the class voted for the outdoor activity.
35motivateverbGrade 5 academic wordលើកទឹកចិត្តA clear goal can motivate a team to keep practicing.
36perspectivenounGrade 5 academic wordយថាទស្សន៍The diary presents the voyage from a young sailor's perspective.
37procedurenounGrade 5 academic wordបែបបទFollow the safety procedure before starting the experiment.
38reactionnounGrade 5 academic wordប្រតិកម្មMaya's surprised reaction showed that she had not expected the gift.
39referverbGrade 5 academic wordនាំThe directions refer readers to the map on the next page.
40sequencenounGrade 5 academic wordលំដាប់Put the pictures in sequence from seed to flowering plant.
41significantadjectiveGrade 5 academic word1. សំខាន់ 2. ជាក់លាក់ 3. ច្បាស់លាស់The discovery was significant because it changed what scientists understood.
42sufficientadjectiveGrade 5 academic wordវេជ្ជសាស្ត្រ) គ្រប់គ្រាន់One flashlight provided sufficient light for the small tent.
43supportiveadjectiveGrade 5 academic wordគាំទ្រHer supportive teammates cheered after every attempt.
44surroundingsnounGrade 5 academic wordជុំវិញThe owl's brown feathers blend with its woodland surroundings.
45tendencynounGrade 5 academic wordទំនោរThe river has a tendency to rise after several days of rain.
46approximateadjectiveGrade 5 academic wordប្រហែលThe approximate distance to the lake is three kilometers.
47confidentadjectiveGrade 5 academic wordទំនុកចិត្តAfter rehearsing, Amir felt confident about giving his speech.
48reliableadjectiveGrade 5 academic wordអាច​ទុកចិត្ត​បានWe used a reliable weather source before planning the trip.
49requireverbGrade 5 academic wordទាមទារThe recipe will require two cups of chopped apples.
50strategynounGrade 5 academic word1. យុទ្ធសាស្ត្រ 2. ក្បួនសឹក 3. ក្បួនយុទ្ធសាស្ត្រChecking headings first is a useful reading strategy.

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