5th Grade Vocabulary Flashcards

Study Notes

Vocabulary Overview

Understanding vocabulary enhances comprehension and communication skills.
The list covers various themes such as emotions, actions, characteristics, and other concepts.

Key Vocabulary Words

Abolish: Cancel or end something officially.
Absurd: Something that is ridiculous or nonsensical.
Abuse: Refers to cruel or inhumane treatment of individuals or animals.
Access: A term for the means of entering or exiting a location.
Accomplish: Completing a task successfully through effort.
Achievement: A notable accomplishment that requires skill or effort.
Aggressive: A disposition ready to confront or challenge, often violently.
Alternate: The act of switching back and forth between options.
Altitude: The height measurement above sea level.
Antagonist: An opponent in a conflict or competition.
Antonym: A word that represents the opposite meaning of another word.
Anxious: A state of worry or concern regarding potential outcomes.
Apparent: Information that is clear and easy to understand.
Approximate: Something that is close to a defined amount or description.
Aroma: A pleasant or distinctive smell.
Assume: To take something for granted without proof.
Astound: To surprise or shock someone significantly.
Available: Ready to be used or obtained.
Avalanche: A rapid movement of snow, ice, and debris down a slope.
Banquet: A formal ceremonial meal typically attended by many.
Beverage: Any liquid intended for consumption.
Bland: Lacking strong flavor or character; mild.
Blizzard: A severe snowstorm characterized by strong winds.
Budge: The action of moving or shifting slightly.
Bungle: To mishandle or make a mess of a situation.
Cautiously: Acting with careful consideration to avoid danger.
Challenge: A task or situation that requires significant effort or skill to overcome.
Character: An individual or animal depicted in a narrative.
Combine: To merge different elements or sources into one.
Companion: A person or animal accompanying another.
Crave: An intense desire for something, often food.
Compassion: A deep sympathy for another's misfortune.
Compensate: To provide something in return for a service or burden.
Comply: To act in accordance with a request or order.
Compose: To form or create by combining parts.
Concept: An idea or fundamental principle.
Confident: Having a strong belief in one's capabilities.
Convert: Changing something’s form or function.
Course: The path along which something travels or moves.
Courteous: Displaying manners and respect towards others.
Debate: Engaging in discussion about the merits of different viewpoints.
Decline: A gradual decrease in quantity or quality.
Dedicate: To allocate something for a specific purpose.
Deprive: To take away something from someone.
Detect: To discover information that is not obvious.
Dictate: The act of commanding or giving orders.
Document: A written or printed record that proves or informs.
Duplicate: An exact copy of something.
Edible: Safe and suitable for consumption as food.
Endanger: Exposing something to potential harm or danger.
Escalate: To increase in intensity or severity.
Evade: To avoid or escape from something or someone.
Exasperate: To provoke someone with annoyance or irritation.
Excavate: To uncover or discover by digging.
Exert: Putting in significant effort, either mentally or physically.
Exhibit: An item displayed for public viewing.
Exult: To express extreme joy or triumph.
Frigid: Describing extremely cold temperatures.
Gigantic: Indicating an enormous size or magnitude.

Description

Enhance your vocabulary with these flashcards designed for 5th graders. Each card presents a word along with its definition to help improve language skills and comprehension. Perfect for study sessions or quick reviews before tests!