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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 wordខឹងសម្បារCheating in the final match would infuriate the other players.
177populationnounGrade 5 language and literature word1. ប្រជាជន 2. ប្រជាគណន៍ 3. ប៉ូពុយឡាស្យ៉ុងThe island's seabird population increased after nesting areas were protected.
178resourcenounGrade 5 language and literature wordធនធានThe encyclopedia is a valuable resource for the research project.
179thriveverbGrade 5 language and literature word1. ឥតដាច់ 2. មករហូត កិTomato plants thrive in warm sunlight.
180assureverbGrade 5 language and literature wordធានាThe coach tried to assure the team that their preparation was strong.
181comprehendverbGrade 5 language and literature wordយល់The timeline helped us comprehend the order of historical events.
182exaggerateverbGrade 5 language and literature wordបំផ្លើសDo not exaggerate the size of the fish you caught.
183ignorantadjectiveGrade 5 language and literature wordល្ងង់ខ្លៅWe were ignorant of the trail closure until we saw the sign.
184trialnounGrade 5 language and literature word1. បរីក្សា 2. ការ​សាកល្បងSurviving three nights in the storm was a severe trial.
185summonverbGrade 5 language and literature word1. កោះហៅ 2. និមន្តThe captain will summon the crew when the ship is ready.
186tolerateverbGrade 5 language and literature wordអត់ធ្មត់These plants can tolerate a few nights of cold weather.
187vagueadjectiveGrade 5 language and literature wordមិនច្បាស់លាស់The vague directions did not explain which road to take.
188blurtverbGrade 5 language and literature wordព្រិលៗNina tried not to blurt the surprise before the party.
189criticizeverbGrade 5 language and literature wordរិះគន់A helpful reviewer can criticize the argument without insulting the writer.
190flimsyadjectiveGrade 5 language and literature wordទន់ខ្សោយThe flimsy box collapsed under the heavy books.
191favorableadjectiveGrade 5 language and literature wordអំណោយផលFavorable winds carried the sailboat toward the harbor.
192mimicverbGrade 5 language and literature wordចំឡែក​ខាង​ធ្វើ​ត្រាប់​សម្ដី​ និង​កិរិយានៃThe parrot can mimic the sound of a ringing phone.
193ridiculeverbGrade 5 language and literature wordចំអកNo student should ridicule another person's accent.
194traitnounGrade 5 language and literature wordលក្ខណៈPatience is a useful trait for a careful scientist.
195utterverbGrade 5 language and literature word1. ពោល 2. បន្លឺThe startled child could barely utter a word.
196adjustverbGrade 5 language and literature word1. លៃតម្រូវ 2. លៃ​តម្រូវPlease adjust the microscope until the image is clear.
197approveverbGrade 5 language and literature wordយល់ព្រមThe committee must approve the plan before construction begins.
198conductverbGrade 5 language and literature word1. ប្រព្រឹត្តិទៅ 2. ធ្វើទៅ 3. កើតឡើង កិResearchers will conduct a survey about recycling habits.
199conflictnounGrade 5 language and literature word1. ជម្លោះ 2. កលហ 3. ប៉ះទង្គិចThe characters resolve their conflict by speaking honestly.
200equivalentadjectiveGrade 5 language and literature wordសមមូលTwo quarters are equivalent to one half.

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