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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 51–75 of 500
#WordPattern / part of speechMeaningSample sentence
51abolishverbGrade 5 academic word없애다The town voted to abolish the outdated parking rule.
52absurdadjectiveGrade 5 academic word1. 어처구니없다 2. 기막히다 3. 어이없다The absurd rumor claimed that the tiny pond contained a whale.
53accessnounGrade 5 academic word1. 액세스 2. 접근 3. 접속A library card gives residents access to online books.
54aggressiveadjectiveGrade 5 academic word1. 공격적-이다 2. 침략적-이다The aggressive goose hissed and charged toward the fence.
55altitudenounGrade 5 academic word1. 해발(海拔) 2. 해발 3. 고도The air becomes thinner as altitude increases.
56antagonistnounGrade 5 academic word악역In the novel, the dishonest captain is the antagonist.
57antonymnounGrade 5 academic word1. 반의어(反義語/反意語) 2. 반대어(反對語) 3. 반대(反對)말The word “scarce” is an antonym of “abundant.”
58anxiousadjectiveGrade 5 academic word불안해하는Dev felt anxious while waiting for news about the missing dog.
59aromanounGrade 5 academic word1. 향기(香氣) 2. 좋은 냄새 3. 아로마The warm bread filled the kitchen with a sweet aroma.
60astoundverbGrade 5 academic word깜짝 놀라게 하다The magician's final illusion will astound the audience.
61avalanchenounGrade 5 academic word1. 눈사태(沙汰) 2. 설붕(雪崩)The avalanche blocked the road through the mountain pass.
62banquetnounGrade 5 academic word1. 연회(宴會) 2. 만찬 3. 향연The community held a banquet to honor the rescue workers.
63beveragenounGrade 5 academic word1. 음료 2. 음료수Tea was the warm beverage served after the winter walk.
64blandadjectiveGrade 5 academic word1. 싱겁다 2. 밋밋하다The soup tasted bland until we added herbs.
65blizzardnounGrade 5 academic word1. 눈보라 2. 블리자드 3. 폭설The blizzard buried the road beneath deep snow.
66bungleverbGrade 5 academic word1. 서투르게 망치다 2. 실수로 일을 그르치다Rushing may cause us to bungle the final measurements.
67cautiouslyadverbGrade 5 academic word1. 조심히 2. 신중히 3. 조심스레The fox stepped cautiously onto the frozen pond.
68companionnounGrade 5 academic word1. 동반자(同伴者) 2. 길벗 3. 길동무The guide's faithful dog was his companion on every hike.
69compassionnounGrade 5 academic word1. 동정(同情) 2. 자비 3. 연민Neighbors showed compassion by bringing meals to the injured family.
70compensateverbGrade 5 academic word보상하다The store will compensate customers for the damaged goods.
71complyverbGrade 5 academic word응하다Cyclists must comply with the trail's safety signs.
72composeverbGrade 5 academic word1. 작곡하다 2. 짓다Jada will compose a short melody for the school play.
73convertverbGrade 5 academic word전환하다Solar panels convert sunlight into electrical energy.
74courteousadjectiveGrade 5 academic word예의 바른The courteous visitor waited until the speaker finished.
75debatenounGrade 5 academic word1. 의논(議論) 2. 토론(討論) 3. 논의The class held a debate about protecting the empty lot.

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