5th Grade Vocabulary Words & Worksheets

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
#	Word	Pattern / part of speech	Meaning	Sample sentence
251	integrity	nounGrade 5 social-emotional word	Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available.	Returning the extra change showed Carlos's integrity.
252	patience	nounGrade 5 social-emotional word	Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available.	Growing a garden requires patience because seeds develop slowly.
253	responsibility	nounGrade 5 social-emotional word	Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available.	Feeding the class fish is Hana's responsibility this week.
254	cooperation	nounGrade 5 social-emotional word	Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available.	The heavy table was moved safely through cooperation.
255	determination	nounGrade 5 social-emotional word	Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available.	Her determination helped her finish the steep climb.
256	curiosity	nounGrade 5 social-emotional word	Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available.	Curiosity led the children to examine the unusual shell.
257	fairness	nounGrade 5 social-emotional word	Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available.	The referee's fairness earned respect from both teams.
258	loyalty	nounGrade 5 social-emotional word	Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available.	The guide praised the dog's loyalty to its owner.
259	gratitude	nounGrade 5 social-emotional word	Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available.	We wrote notes of gratitude to the volunteers.
260	tolerance	nounGrade 5 social-emotional word	Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available.	A respectful community practices tolerance toward different traditions.
261	perseverance	nounGrade 5 social-emotional word	Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available.	Solving the complicated puzzle required perseverance.
262	frustration	nounGrade 5 social-emotional word	Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available.	Repeated computer errors caused understandable frustration.
263	disappointment	nounGrade 5 social-emotional word	Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available.	The canceled trip brought disappointment to the campers.
264	enthusiasm	nounGrade 5 social-emotional word	Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available.	Her enthusiasm for astronomy inspired the whole club.
265	embarrassment	nounGrade 5 social-emotional word	Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available.	He laughed at his embarrassment after realizing his shirt was backward.
266	hesitation	nounGrade 5 social-emotional word	Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available.	After a moment of hesitation, Priya stepped onto the stage.
267	jealousy	nounGrade 5 social-emotional word	Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available.	Jealousy made the character ignore her friend's success.
268	loneliness	nounGrade 5 social-emotional word	Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available.	Joining the club helped ease his loneliness.
269	relief	nounGrade 5 social-emotional word	Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available.	We felt relief when the lost hikers returned safely.
270	resentment	nounGrade 5 social-emotional word	Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available.	Unequal chores created resentment between the roommates.
271	satisfaction	nounGrade 5 social-emotional word	Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available.	Completing the mural gave the artists great satisfaction.
272	considerate	adjectiveGrade 5 social-emotional word	Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available.	It was considerate of Mae to lower her voice near the sleeping baby.
273	courageous	adjectiveGrade 5 social-emotional word	Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available.	The courageous witness told the truth despite feeling afraid.
274	deceitful	adjectiveGrade 5 social-emotional word	Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available.	The deceitful merchant hid the crack beneath a label.
275	determined	adjectiveGrade 5 social-emotional word	Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available.	The determined runner continued through the heavy rain.

Words 251–275 of 500

Word

Pattern / part of speech

Meaning

Sample sentence

251

integrity

nounGrade 5 social-emotional word