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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 word평하다The judges evaluate each design for strength and originality.
27expandverbGrade 5 academic word1. 확장하다 2. 늘리다The writer will expand the final paragraph with another example.
28expectationnounGrade 5 academic word1. 기대 2. 예상 3. 기대감Our expectation of clear skies changed when thunder began.
29factornounGrade 5 academic word1. 요인 2. 팩터 3. 요소Daily sunlight is an important factor in plant growth.
30functionnounGrade 5 academic word1. 기능 2. 역할The roots' main function is to absorb water and anchor the plant.
31illustrateverbGrade 5 academic word설명하다The diagram will illustrate how water moves through the cycle.
32inferverbGrade 5 academic word미루다From the wet paw prints, we infer that the dog entered through the kitchen.
33interpretverbGrade 5 academic word해석-하다Students interpret the graph by comparing the heights of its bars.
34majoritynounGrade 5 academic word1. 다수(多數) 2. 과반수(過半數) 3. 과반A majority of the class voted for the outdoor activity.
35motivateverbGrade 5 academic word…에 동기를 주다A clear goal can motivate a team to keep practicing.
36perspectivenounGrade 5 academic word1. 시점 2. 관점 3. 견해The diary presents the voyage from a young sailor's perspective.
37procedurenounGrade 5 academic word절차Follow the safety procedure before starting the experiment.
38reactionnounGrade 5 academic word1. 반응(反應) 2. 반동(反動) 3. 리액션Maya's surprised reaction showed that she had not expected the gift.
39referverbGrade 5 academic word1. 참조하게 하다 2. …을 보라고 안내하다The directions refer readers to the map on the next page.
40sequencenounGrade 5 academic word1. 순서 2. 순차 3. 시퀀스Put the pictures in sequence from seed to flowering plant.
41significantadjectiveGrade 5 academic word1. 뜻깊다 2. 유의미The discovery was significant because it changed what scientists understood.
42sufficientadjectiveGrade 5 academic word충분하다One flashlight provided sufficient light for the small tent.
43supportiveadjectiveGrade 5 academic word지지하는Her supportive teammates cheered after every attempt.
44surroundingsnounGrade 5 academic word1. 주변 2. 환경 3. 주위The owl's brown feathers blend with its woodland surroundings.
45tendencynounGrade 5 academic word1. 경향 2. 추세 3. 성향The river has a tendency to rise after several days of rain.
46approximateadjectiveGrade 5 academic word근사하다The approximate distance to the lake is three kilometers.
47confidentadjectiveGrade 5 academic word확신하다After rehearsing, Amir felt confident about giving his speech.
48reliableadjectiveGrade 5 academic word믿음직스럽다We used a reliable weather source before planning the trip.
49requireverbGrade 5 academic word요구하다The recipe will require two cups of chopped apples.
50strategynounGrade 5 academic word1. 전략 2. 작전 3. 전술Checking headings first is a useful reading strategy.

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