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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 251–275 of 500
#WordPattern / part of speechMeaningSample sentence
251integritynounGrade 5 social-emotional word1. Tính 2. chính trực 3. trung thựcReturning the extra change showed Carlos's integrity.
252patiencenounGrade 5 social-emotional word1. Tính 2. kiên nhẫn 3. nhẫn nạiGrowing a garden requires patience because seeds develop slowly.
253responsibilitynounGrade 5 social-emotional wordTrách nhiệmFeeding the class fish is Hana's responsibility this week.
254cooperationnounGrade 5 social-emotional word1. sự hợp tác 2. hợp tác 3. 合作The heavy table was moved safely through cooperation.
255determinationnounGrade 5 social-emotional word1. Sự 2. xác định 3. địnhHer determination helped her finish the steep climb.
256curiositynounGrade 5 social-emotional word1. biết 2. tínhCuriosity led the children to examine the unusual shell.
257fairnessnounGrade 5 social-emotional wordsự công bằngThe referee's fairness earned respect from both teams.
258loyaltynounGrade 5 social-emotional word1. Lòng 2. trung thành 3. trung nghĩaThe guide praised the dog's loyalty to its owner.
259gratitudenounGrade 5 social-emotional word1. Lòng 2. biết 3. nhớWe wrote notes of gratitude to the volunteers.
260tolerancenounGrade 5 social-emotional word1. Lòng 2. tha thứ 3. chấp nhậnA respectful community practices tolerance toward different traditions.
261perseverancenounGrade 5 social-emotional word1. Tính 2. kiên nhẫn 3. kiên trìSolving the complicated puzzle required perseverance.
262frustrationnounGrade 5 social-emotional word1. Sự 2. làm 3. thất bạiRepeated computer errors caused understandable frustration.
263disappointmentnounGrade 5 social-emotional word1. Sự 2. chán ngán 3. thất vọngThe canceled trip brought disappointment to the campers.
264enthusiasmnounGrade 5 social-emotional word1. sự hăng hái 2. sự nhiệt tình 3. hăng háiHer enthusiasm for astronomy inspired the whole club.
265embarrassmentnounGrade 5 social-emotional word1. Sự 2. lúng túng 3. ngượng nghịuHe laughed at his embarrassment after realizing his shirt was backward.
266hesitationnounGrade 5 social-emotional word1. Sự 2. nói 3. ngắc ngứAfter a moment of hesitation, Priya stepped onto the stage.
267jealousynounGrade 5 social-emotional word1. ghen 2. lòng ghen tị 3. LòngJealousy made the character ignore her friend's success.
268lonelinessnounGrade 5 social-emotional word1. Sự 2. vắng vẻ 3. hiu quạnhJoining the club helped ease his loneliness.
269reliefnounGrade 5 social-emotional word1. Sự 2. giảm nhẹ 3. bớtWe felt relief when the lost hikers returned safely.
270resentmentnounGrade 5 social-emotional word1. giận 2. Sự 3. phẫn uấtUnequal chores created resentment between the roommates.
271satisfactionnounGrade 5 social-emotional word1. Sự 2. làm cho 3. thoả mãnCompleting the mural gave the artists great satisfaction.
272considerateadjectiveGrade 5 social-emotional wordân cầnIt was considerate of Mae to lower her voice near the sleeping baby.
273courageousadjectiveGrade 5 social-emotional worddũng cảmThe courageous witness told the truth despite feeling afraid.
274deceitfuladjectiveGrade 5 social-emotional wordlừa dốiThe deceitful merchant hid the crack beneath a label.
275determinedadjectiveGrade 5 social-emotional wordxác địnhThe determined runner continued through the heavy rain.

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