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 1–25 of 500
#	Word	Pattern / part of speech	Meaning	Sample sentence
1	accomplish	verbGrade 5 academic word	1. 이루다 2. 해내다	Careful planning helped the volunteers accomplish their goal before sunset.
2	achievement	nounGrade 5 academic word	1. 달성 2. 업적 3. 성취	Finishing her first long novel was a proud achievement for Lena.
3	adapt	verbGrade 5 academic word	익숙해지다	Desert plants adapt to dry conditions by storing water.
4	adequate	adjectiveGrade 5 academic word	충분한	The hikers carried an adequate supply of water for the afternoon.
5	allocate	verbGrade 5 academic word	할당하다	The council will allocate part of the budget to playground repairs.
6	alternate	verbGrade 5 academic word	1. 번갈아 하다 2. 교대로 하다	We alternate between reading silently and discussing the chapter.
7	anticipate	verbGrade 5 academic word	예상하다	Farmers anticipate frost when the temperature drops sharply.
8	appeal	nounGrade 5 academic word	1. 매력 2. 흥미	The mystery's unexpected ending added to its appeal.
9	assign	verbGrade 5 academic word	1. 맡기다 2. 배정하다	The director will assign each actor a role in the play.
10	category	nounGrade 5 academic word	1. 부문(部門) 2. 분류(分類) 3. 종별(種別)	Place each rock in a category based on how it formed.
11	combine	verbGrade 5 academic word	1. 조합하다 2. 결합하다 3. 합치다	We combine flour and water to make the dough.
12	complex	adjectiveGrade 5 academic word	복잡하다	The complex machine uses dozens of gears to keep time.
13	concept	nounGrade 5 academic word	1. 개념 2. 관념	The model helped us understand the concept of gravity.
14	consequence	nounGrade 5 academic word	1. 결과 2. 소치	One consequence of the drought was a smaller wheat harvest.
15	construct	verbGrade 5 academic word	건설하다	The engineers will construct a footbridge across the creek.
16	contrast	verbGrade 5 academic word	1. 대조하다 2. 차이점을 비교하다	The essay will contrast life in a village with life in a large city.
17	deliberate	adjectiveGrade 5 academic word	고의의	Her deliberate choice of strong evidence improved the argument.
18	dependable	adjectiveGrade 5 academic word	신뢰할 수 있는	The dependable bus arrives at the same time each morning.
19	determine	verbGrade 5 academic word	1. 알아내다 2. 판별하다	The test will determine whether the water is safe to drink.
20	distinguish	verbGrade 5 academic word	가리다	The field guide helps readers distinguish hawks from falcons.
21	diverse	adjectiveGrade 5 academic word	1. 다양한 2. 여러 종류의	A diverse forest contains plants of many sizes and species.
22	efficient	adjectiveGrade 5 academic word	효율적-이다	The efficient oven uses less electricity while cooking food evenly.
23	elaborate	adjectiveGrade 5 academic word	정교한	The parade featured an elaborate float covered with paper flowers.
24	encounter	verbGrade 5 academic word	1. 만나다 2. 부닥치다 3. 맞닥뜨리다	Hikers may encounter deer near the meadow at dawn.
25	establish	verbGrade 5 academic word	세우다	Residents 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.

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Choose the dictionary equivalent for each of 5 selected words.

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