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 126–150 of 500
#	Word	Pattern / part of speech	Meaning	Sample sentence
126	petrify	verbGrade 5 language and literature word	petrificar	The sudden growl seemed to petrify the campers.
127	portable	adjectiveGrade 5 language and literature word	1. portátil 2. portável	We used a portable stove to cook at the campsite.
128	prefix	nounGrade 5 language and literature word	prefixo	The prefix “un-” changes “certain” to “uncertain.”
129	preserve	verbGrade 5 language and literature word	preservar	The archive works to preserve letters from the town's founders.
130	protagonist	nounGrade 5 language and literature word	protagonista	The protagonist must choose between safety and helping a friend.
131	provide	verbGrade 5 language and literature word	prover	Tall trees provide shade beside the playground.
132	purchase	verbGrade 5 language and literature word	comprar	The club will purchase new art supplies with the fundraiser money.
133	realistic	adjectiveGrade 5 language and literature word	realístico	The artist painted a realistic portrait of the old fisherman.
134	reassure	verbGrade 5 language and literature word	1. reassegurar 2. tranquilizar 3. acalmar	The guide tried to reassure us that the trail was safe.
135	reign	nounGrade 5 language and literature word	reinado	The palace was expanded during the queen's reign.
136	resemble	verbGrade 5 language and literature word	1. assemelhar-se a 2. semelhar 3. assemelhar	The cloud seemed to resemble a sailing ship.
137	retain	verbGrade 5 language and literature word	reter	Dark soil can retain water longer than sand.
138	retire	verbGrade 5 language and literature word	1. aposentar-se 2. reformar-se	The librarian plans to retire after forty years of service.
139	revert	verbGrade 5 language and literature word	reverter	Without maintenance, the garden may revert to an overgrown field.
140	route	nounGrade 5 language and literature word	1. caminho 2. jeito	The map shows the safest route across the mountains.
141	saunter	verbGrade 5 language and literature word	1. passeio 2. passear	We watched the peacock saunter across the courtyard.
142	seldom	adverbGrade 5 language and literature word	raramente	Snow seldom falls in this warm coastal town.
143	senseless	adjectiveGrade 5 language and literature word	absurdo	Damaging the new playground would be a senseless act.
144	sever	verbGrade 5 language and literature word	cortar	The storm may sever weak branches from the tree.
145	slither	verbGrade 5 language and literature word	1. rastejar 2. serpear 3. serpentear	A green snake began to slither through the grass.
146	sluggish	adjectiveGrade 5 language and literature word	1. devagar 2. inerte 3. lento	The lizard seemed sluggish in the cool morning air.
147	soar	verbGrade 5 language and literature word	planar	The eagle began to soar above the canyon.
148	solitary	adjectiveGrade 5 language and literature word	1. solitário 2. só	A solitary lighthouse stood on the rocky island.
149	solo	nounGrade 5 language and literature word	solo	Mina practiced her violin solo for the concert.
150	sparse	adjectiveGrade 5 language and literature word	ralo	Only sparse grass grew on the dry hillside.

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