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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 101–125 of 500
#WordPattern / part of speechMeaningSample sentence
101independentadjectiveGrade 5 language and literature word1. 독립적인 2. 자립적인The independent researcher planned and completed her own investigation.
102industriousadjectiveGrade 5 language and literature word1. 부지런하다 2. 근면하다The industrious ants carried food back to their nest.
103intenseadjectiveGrade 5 language and literature word1. 강렬한 2. 극심한The intense heat forced the runners to shorten their practice.
104interceptverbGrade 5 language and literature word가로채다The defender managed to intercept the pass.
105jubilationnounGrade 5 language and literature word1. 환희 2. 큰 기쁨Jubilation filled the stadium after the unexpected victory.
106kinnounGrade 5 language and literature word1. 혈육 2. 친척 3. 친족The young wolf remained close to its kin.
107luxuriousadjectiveGrade 5 language and literature word호화(豪華)The hotel offered a luxurious room overlooking the harbor.
108majoradjectiveGrade 5 language and literature word1. 주요한 2. 중대한Repairing the bridge was a major project for the town.
109miniatureadjectiveGrade 5 language and literature word1. 미니어처 2. 미니아튀르The exhibit included a miniature model of the castle.
110minoradjectiveGrade 5 language and literature word1. 경미 2. 사소하다A minor scratch did not affect how the machine worked.
111mischiefnounGrade 5 language and literature word1. 장난 2. 해악The puppy's mischief left muddy paw prints across the floor.
112monarchnounGrade 5 language and literature word1. 국왕 2. 제왕 3. 군주The monarch addressed the nation from the palace.
113moralnounGrade 5 language and literature word1. 교훈(敎訓) 2. 교훈 3. 훈계The fable's moral warns readers not to be greedy.
114mythnounGrade 5 language and literature word1. 신화(神話) 2. 신화The ancient myth tells how the stars reached the sky.
115narratornounGrade 5 language and literature word1. 이야기꾼 2. 내레이터The narrator knows what every character is thinking.
116navigateverbGrade 5 language and literature word항해하다Sailors use charts and stars to navigate across the ocean.
117negativeadjectiveGrade 5 language and literature word1. 부정적인 2. 좋지 않은The critic gave a negative review of the confusing performance.
118nonchalantadjectiveGrade 5 language and literature word무심한Ravi sounded nonchalant even though the contest result mattered to him.
119obsoleteadjectiveGrade 5 language and literature word1. 구식의 2. 더 이상 쓰이지 않는The old machine became obsolete after digital equipment arrived.
120occasionnounGrade 5 language and literature word1. 행사 2. 때The family saved the decorated dishes for a special occasion.
121overthrowverbGrade 5 language and literature word1. 뒤엎다 2. 무너뜨리다 3. 쓰러뜨리다The rebels hoped to overthrow the cruel ruler.
122pardonverbGrade 5 language and literature word1. 용서하다 2. 사면하다The governor may pardon a prisoner after reviewing the case.
123pasturenounGrade 5 language and literature word1. 목장(牧場) 2. 목초지(牧草地) 3. 목장The horses grazed peacefully in the pasture.
124pedestriannounGrade 5 language and literature word1. 보행자 2. 행인The driver stopped to let a pedestrian cross the street.
125perishverbGrade 5 language and literature word1. 죽다 2. 멸망하다Young seedlings may perish without water.

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