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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 451–475 of 500
#WordPattern / part of speechMeaningSample sentence
451eventnounGrade 5 mathematics word사건Drawing a red marble is the event we are studying.
452estimatenounGrade 5 mathematics word1. 추정치 2. 어림값Our estimate placed the crowd at about five hundred people.
453governmentnounGrade 5 social studies word1. 정부 2. 통치 체제The local government maintains roads and parks.
454democracynounGrade 5 social studies word1. 민주주의(民主主義) 2. 데모크라시 3. 민주(民主)In a democracy, citizens vote in elections.
455republicnounGrade 5 social studies word1. 리퍼블릭 2. 공화국 3. 공화The constitution established the nation as a republic.
456constitutionnounGrade 5 social studies word헌법The constitution describes the powers of each branch.
457citizennounGrade 5 social studies word1. 국민(國民) 2. 국인 3. 시민Every citizen may contact elected representatives.
458citizenshipnounGrade 5 social studies word1. 시민권(市民權) 2. 국적(國籍) 3. 공민권(公民權)Responsible citizenship includes learning about public issues.
459rightsnounGrade 5 social studies word1. 권리 2. 권익 3. 인권The law protects the rights of every voter.
460dutynounGrade 5 social studies word1. 의무 2. 책무Serving on a jury can be a citizen's duty.
461justicenounGrade 5 social studies word1. 정의(正義) 2. 공정(公正) 3. 공평(公平)The court seeks justice by examining evidence carefully.
462authoritynounGrade 5 social studies word1. 권력(權力) 2. 권능(權能) 3. 권한The city council has authority over local zoning.
463legislaturenounGrade 5 social studies word1. 입법부(立法府) 2. 립법부(立法府)The state legislature debated the education bill.
464executiveadjectiveGrade 5 social studies word1. 행정부의 2. 집행을 담당하는The executive branch enforces federal laws.
465judicialadjectiveGrade 5 social studies word사법의The judicial branch decides how laws apply to cases.
466congressnounGrade 5 social studies word의회(議會)Congress considered a bill about national parks.
467courtnounGrade 5 social studies word1. 법원(法院) 2. 재판소(裁判所) 3. 법정(法廷)The court listened to witnesses before reaching a decision.
468amendmentnounGrade 5 social studies word1. 개정(改正) 2. 개정 3. 수정안The amendment added a new protection to the constitution.
469federaladjectiveGrade 5 social studies word1. 연방의 2. 연방 정부의Federal law applies throughout the country.
470regionaladjectiveGrade 5 social studies word1. 지역의 2. 권역의The regional train connects several nearby cities.
471municipaladjectiveGrade 5 social studies word1. 시립의 2. 도시의The municipal library is funded by the city.
472policynounGrade 5 social studies word1. 방침 2. 시책The school adopted a policy for reducing food waste.
473economynounGrade 5 social studies word경제Tourism supports the island's economy.
474economicadjectiveGrade 5 social studies word경제-의The new harbor created economic opportunities.
475tradenounGrade 5 social studies word1. 교환(交換) 2. 트레이드 3. 무역River routes allowed trade between distant communities.

Vocabulary reading and practice

Estimating an Election

Reading practice for pages 19–20. Five relevant words are highlighted.

English reading

A mock election is the final event in civics week. Students estimate the turnout before voting for representatives. The activity shows how democracy works in a republic, where citizens choose people to serve in government.

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Reading comprehension

1. What event ends civics week?

A mock election ends civics week.

2. What do students estimate?

They estimate voter turnout.

3. How are democracy and a republic connected?

Citizens in the republic elect representatives to government.

Sources and curriculum references

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