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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 151–175 of 500
#WordPattern / part of speechMeaningSample sentence
151spurtverbGrade 5 language and literature word뿜다Water began to spurt from the cracked pipe.
152suffixnounGrade 5 language and literature word1. 접미사 2. 접미어The suffix “-less” changes “hope” into “hopeless.”
153suffocateverbGrade 5 language and literature word질식하다Smoke can suffocate people inside a closed room.
154summitnounGrade 5 language and literature word1. 정상(頂上) 2. 꼭대기 3. 산정(山頂)The climbers reached the summit before noon.
155suspendverbGrade 5 language and literature word1. 매달다 2. 걸다Workers suspend the bridge deck from thick steel cables.
156synonymnounGrade 5 language and literature word1. 같은말 2. 비슷한말 3. 동의어(同義語/同意語)“Rapid” is a synonym for “quick.”
157talonnounGrade 5 language and literature word발톱The hawk gripped the branch with each curved talon.
158tauntverbGrade 5 language and literature word1. 조롱하다 2. 놀리다It is unkind to taunt a player who misses a shot.
159thriftyadjectiveGrade 5 language and literature word1. 절약하는 2. 검소한The thrifty cook turned leftover vegetables into soup.
160translateverbGrade 5 language and literature word1. 번역하다 2. 옮기다Students will translate the short message from French into English.
161tropicaladjectiveGrade 5 language and literature word열대의Colorful parrots live in the tropical forest.
162visibleadjectiveGrade 5 language and literature word보이는The lighthouse became visible when the fog lifted.
163visualadjectiveGrade 5 language and literature word시각적A visual chart made the instructions easier to follow.
164vividadjectiveGrade 5 language and literature word1. 생생한 2. 선명한The author used vivid details to describe the storm.
165wildernessnounGrade 5 language and literature word1. 야생 2. 광야 3. 황야The protected wilderness contains forests, rivers, and mountains.
166withdrawverbGrade 5 language and literature word1. 취소하다 2. 제거하다 3. 물러가다The injured runner had to withdraw from the race.
167crucialadjectiveGrade 5 language and literature word중대한Clean water is crucial to every community's health.
168emergeverbGrade 5 language and literature word1. 나오다 2. 떠오르다 3. 나타나다A butterfly will emerge from the chrysalis.
169overcomeverbGrade 5 language and literature word1. 이겨내다 2. 이기다 3. 뛰어넘다With practice, Jayla began to overcome her fear of speaking.
170perplexverbGrade 5 language and literature word1. 당황하게 하다 2. 혼란스럽게 하다The puzzle's missing clue continued to perplex the detectives.
171beckonverbGrade 5 language and literature word1. 손짓해 부르다 2. 오라고 손짓하다The guide raised one hand to beckon us toward the entrance.
172bestowverbGrade 5 language and literature word1. 수여하다 2. 부여하다The mayor will bestow a medal on the brave rescuer.
173intentlyadverbGrade 5 language and literature word1. 집중해서 2. 유심히The fox watched intently as the mouse crossed the field.
174solemnadjectiveGrade 5 language and literature word1. 숙연하다 2. 엄숙 3. 비장The crowd remained solemn during the memorial ceremony.
175culturenounGrade 5 language and literature word1. 문화 2. 풍토Music and food are important parts of a community's culture.

Vocabulary reading and practice

A Summit in the Wilderness

Reading practice for pages 7–9. Five relevant words are highlighted.

English reading

On a wilderness hike, Priya notices that the word fearless has a suffix. At the summit, smoke drifts from a distant fire. Because smoke can suffocate people, the guide decides to withdraw the group to a lower, clearer trail.

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Reading comprehension

1. What word part does Priya notice?

Priya notices a suffix.

2. What appears near the summit?

Smoke from a distant fire appears.

3. Why does the guide withdraw the group?

The guide withdraws them because smoke can suffocate people.

Vocabulary quiz

Choose the dictionary equivalent for each of 5 selected words.

Sources and curriculum references

These references guide selection and calibration. Definitions, sample sentences, readings, questions, and teaching notes are independently written and reviewed.