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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| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | evaluate | verbGrade 5 academic word | lượng | The judges evaluate each design for strength and originality. |
| 27 | expand | verbGrade 5 academic word | 1. Mở rộng 2. trải | The writer will expand the final paragraph with another example. |
| 28 | expectation | nounGrade 5 academic word | 1. mong chờ 2. chờ 3. ngóng chờ | Our expectation of clear skies changed when thunder began. |
| 29 | factor | nounGrade 5 academic word | 1. yếu tố 2. nhân tố | Daily sunlight is an important factor in plant growth. |
| 30 | function | nounGrade 5 academic word | Chức năng | The roots' main function is to absorb water and anchor the plant. |
| 31 | illustrate | verbGrade 5 academic word | 1. Minh hoạ 2. rõ | The diagram will illustrate how water moves through the cycle. |
| 32 | infer | verbGrade 5 academic word | 1. luận 2. kết luận 3. đưa | From the wet paw prints, we infer that the dog entered through the kitchen. |
| 33 | interpret | verbGrade 5 academic word | 1. diễn giải 2. Giải thích 3. sáng tỏ | Students interpret the graph by comparing the heights of its bars. |
| 34 | majority | nounGrade 5 academic word | 1. đa số 2. phần đông 3. số đông | A majority of the class voted for the outdoor activity. |
| 35 | motivate | verbGrade 5 academic word | 1. Thúc 2. động cơ | A clear goal can motivate a team to keep practicing. |
| 36 | perspective | nounGrade 5 academic word | 1. Quan điểm 2. góc nhìn | The diary presents the voyage from a young sailor's perspective. |
| 37 | procedure | nounGrade 5 academic word | Thủ tục | Follow the safety procedure before starting the experiment. |
| 38 | reaction | nounGrade 5 academic word | 1. phản ứng 2. 反應 3. Sự | Maya's surprised reaction showed that she had not expected the gift. |
| 39 | refer | verbGrade 5 academic word | quy vào | The directions refer readers to the map on the next page. |
| 40 | sequence | nounGrade 5 academic word | 1. dãy 2. Một dãy các thứ nối tiếp nhau | Put the pictures in sequence from seed to flowering plant. |
| 41 | significant | adjectiveGrade 5 academic word | quan trọng | The discovery was significant because it changed what scientists understood. |
| 42 | sufficient | adjectiveGrade 5 academic word | đủ | One flashlight provided sufficient light for the small tent. |
| 43 | supportive | adjectiveGrade 5 academic word | hỗ trợ | Her supportive teammates cheered after every attempt. |
| 44 | surroundings | nounGrade 5 academic word | môi trường xung quanh | The owl's brown feathers blend with its woodland surroundings. |
| 45 | tendency | nounGrade 5 academic word | 1. Xu hướng 2. khuynh hướng | The river has a tendency to rise after several days of rain. |
| 46 | approximate | adjectiveGrade 5 academic word | 1. xấp xỉ 2. xêm xêm | The approximate distance to the lake is three kilometers. |
| 47 | confident | adjectiveGrade 5 academic word | tự tin | After rehearsing, Amir felt confident about giving his speech. |
| 48 | reliable | adjectiveGrade 5 academic word | 1. tin cậy 2. đáng tin cậy | We used a reliable weather source before planning the trip. |
| 49 | require | verbGrade 5 academic word | 1. hỏi 2. yêu cầu | The recipe will require two cups of chopped apples. |
| 50 | strategy | nounGrade 5 academic word | 1. Chiến lược 2. công đoạn | Checking headings first is a useful reading strategy. |
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Vocabulary chart page
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Sources and curriculum references
These references guide selection and calibration. Definitions, sample sentences, readings, questions, and teaching notes are independently written and reviewed.
- Vocabulary.com: Grade 5 Vocabulary Lists
- Flocabulary: 5th Grade Vocabulary Word List
- Hyde Park / Think SRSD: Grade 5 Tier II Vocabulary List
- WikDict downloadable bilingual dictionaries
- Kaikki.org / Wiktextract machine-readable Wiktionary data
- Language-Learning-decks public flashcard datasets
- SBBIC English-to-Khmer Dictionary
- English–Khmer Dictionary Dataset (machine-generated Khmer fallback; human review required)
- PanLex meanings snapshot (direct CC0 gap candidates; human review required)
- Cambridge bilingual dictionaries (individual editorial sense checks)
- Collins English–Hindi Dictionary (individual editorial checks)
- Hindwi and Rekhta dictionaries (individual Hindi/Urdu checks)
- National Institute of Korean Language: Basic Korean Dictionary
- JMdict/EDRDG Japanese dictionary project
- CC-CEDICT Chinese dictionary project
- VDict Vietnamese Dictionary (individual editorial check)
- Google Translate (machine-assisted lesson-reading draft; fluent review required)
- Kuperman et al.: Age-of-acquisition ratings for 30,000 English words
- Scholastic Teaching Resources, Powerful Vocabulary for Reading Success: Student’s Edition, Grade 5 (bibliographic calibration only).

