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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 76–100 of 500
#WordPattern / part of speechMeaningSample sentence
76declineverbGrade 5 academic word1. 기울다 2. 꺾이다The frog population may decline if the pond dries up.
77dedicateverbGrade 5 academic word바치다The volunteers dedicate each Saturday to restoring the trail.
78depriveverbGrade 5 academic word뺏다Clouds can deprive young plants of necessary sunlight.
79detectverbGrade 5 academic word1. 탐지하다 2. 발견하다The alarm can detect smoke before flames appear.
80dictateverbGrade 5 academic word1. 받아쓰게 불러주다 2. 구술하다The reporter will dictate notes to an assistant by phone.
81documentverbGrade 5 academic word1. 기록하다 2. 문서화하다Scientists document each bird sighting in a field journal.
82duplicateverbGrade 5 academic word복사하다The printer can duplicate the photograph in seconds.
83edibleadjectiveGrade 5 academic word먹을 수 있는Only some of the berries in this forest are edible.
84escalateverbGrade 5 academic word차츰 오르다A small disagreement can escalate when no one listens.
85evadeverbGrade 5 academic word피하다The quick rabbit tried to evade the circling hawk.
86exasperateverbGrade 5 academic word분노하게 하다Repeated interruptions can exasperate a patient speaker.
87excavateverbGrade 5 academic word파다Archaeologists excavate the site with small tools and brushes.
88exertverbGrade 5 academic word1. 끼치다 2. 힘쓰다Climbers must exert extra force on the steep slope.
89exhibitverbGrade 5 academic word1. 보여주다 2. 보이다 3. 나타내다The museum will exhibit tools from the early settlement.
90exultverbGrade 5 academic word기뻐하다Fans began to exult when the final goal secured the victory.
91feebleadjectiveGrade 5 academic word희미한A feeble beam of light shone through the dusty window.
92frigidadjectiveGrade 5 academic word몹시 추운Frigid air froze the puddles overnight.
93giganticadjectiveGrade 5 academic word거대하다A gigantic whale surfaced beside the research boat.
94gorgenounGrade 5 academic word1. 협곡(峽谷) 2. 골짜기 3. 계곡The river flows through a rocky gorge.
95guardiannounGrade 5 academic word1. 보호자(保護者) 2. 가디언 3. 수호자Her guardian signed the permission form for the trip.
96hazyadjectiveGrade 5 academic word1. 흐릿한 2. 안개 낀The distant hills looked hazy through the morning fog.
97heartyadjectiveGrade 5 academic word푸짐The hikers ate a hearty stew after the long climb.
98homonymnounGrade 5 academic word동음이의어(同音異義語)“Bat” is a homonym because it can name an animal or a piece of sports equipment.
99identicaladjectiveGrade 5 academic word1. 동일한 2. 똑같은The two keys looked identical, but only one opened the door.
100illuminateverbGrade 5 academic word비추다A lantern will illuminate the dark path.

Vocabulary reading and practice

The Museum Exhibit

Reading practice for pages 4–6. Five relevant words are highlighted.

English reading

Volunteers dedicate a new exhibit to the town’s musicians. Ticket sales decline during a snowy week, but the curator refuses to deprive families of a final viewing day. The volunteers exult when the museum fills on Saturday.

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Reading comprehension

1. To whom is the exhibit dedicated?

The exhibit is dedicated to the town's musicians.

2. Why do ticket sales decline?

Snowy weather causes ticket sales to decline.

3. When do volunteers exult?

They exult when the museum fills.

Vocabulary quiz

Choose the dictionary equivalent for each of 5 selected words.

Sources and curriculum references

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