5th-grade-vocabulary-words

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 176–200 of 500
#	Word	Pattern / part of speech	Meaning	Sample sentence
176	infuriate	verbGrade 5 language and literature word	Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available.	Cheating in the final match would infuriate the other players.
177	population	nounGrade 5 language and literature word	Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available.	The island's seabird population increased after nesting areas were protected.
178	resource	nounGrade 5 language and literature word	Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available.	The encyclopedia is a valuable resource for the research project.
179	thrive	verbGrade 5 language and literature word	Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available.	Tomato plants thrive in warm sunlight.
180	assure	verbGrade 5 language and literature word	Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available.	The coach tried to assure the team that their preparation was strong.
181	comprehend	verbGrade 5 language and literature word	Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available.	The timeline helped us comprehend the order of historical events.
182	exaggerate	verbGrade 5 language and literature word	Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available.	Do not exaggerate the size of the fish you caught.
183	ignorant	adjectiveGrade 5 language and literature word	Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available.	We were ignorant of the trail closure until we saw the sign.
184	trial	nounGrade 5 language and literature word	Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available.	Surviving three nights in the storm was a severe trial.
185	summon	verbGrade 5 language and literature word	Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available.	The captain will summon the crew when the ship is ready.
186	tolerate	verbGrade 5 language and literature word	Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available.	These plants can tolerate a few nights of cold weather.
187	vague	adjectiveGrade 5 language and literature word	Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available.	The vague directions did not explain which road to take.
188	blurt	verbGrade 5 language and literature word	Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available.	Nina tried not to blurt the surprise before the party.
189	criticize	verbGrade 5 language and literature word	Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available.	A helpful reviewer can criticize the argument without insulting the writer.
190	flimsy	adjectiveGrade 5 language and literature word	Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available.	The flimsy box collapsed under the heavy books.
191	favorable	adjectiveGrade 5 language and literature word	Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available.	Favorable winds carried the sailboat toward the harbor.
192	mimic	verbGrade 5 language and literature word	Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available.	The parrot can mimic the sound of a ringing phone.
193	ridicule	verbGrade 5 language and literature word	Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available.	No student should ridicule another person's accent.
194	trait	nounGrade 5 language and literature word	Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available.	Patience is a useful trait for a careful scientist.
195	utter	verbGrade 5 language and literature word	Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available.	The startled child could barely utter a word.
196	adjust	verbGrade 5 language and literature word	Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available.	Please adjust the microscope until the image is clear.
197	approve	verbGrade 5 language and literature word	Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available.	The committee must approve the plan before construction begins.
198	conduct	verbGrade 5 language and literature word	Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available.	Researchers will conduct a survey about recycling habits.
199	conflict	nounGrade 5 language and literature word	Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available.	The characters resolve their conflict by speaking honestly.
200	equivalent	adjectiveGrade 5 language and literature word	Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available.	Two quarters are equivalent to one half.

Words 176–200 of 500

Word

Pattern / part of speech

Meaning

Sample sentence

176

infuriate

verbGrade 5 language and literature word