5 th Grade Reading

5th Grade Reading

Quarter 1 Vocabulary

SYNONYMS

A SYNONYM IS A WORD THAT MEANS THE SAME THING OR ALMOST THE SAME THING AS ANOTHER WORD.

EXAMPLES:

BIG:HUGE ELIMINATATE:REJECT HIDEOUS:REPULSIVE

TINY:SMALL INFLATE:SWELL SYMPATHETIC:COMPASSIONATE

VARIABLEVocabulary Notebook Entry # 1Definition

VARIABLE means changeable.

Sentence Using Vocabulary Word

At this time of year, the temperature is __________________.

Synonym Antonym Picture

RECEPTICLEVocabulary Notebook Entry # 2Definition

A RECEPTACLE is a container.


There’s a _____________________ for mail in the lobby.


QUIVERVocabulary Notebook Entry # 3Definition

If you QUIVER, you shake.


The child’s lips began to ______________________ when he was scoldedSynonym Antonym Picture

BLUNDERVocabulary Notebook Entry # 4Definition

A BLUNDER is a mistake.


Norman realized he had made a big ___________________________ when he was scolded.Synonym Antonym Picture

RASHVocabulary Notebook Entry # 5Definition

When you are careless, you are RASH.


Think carefully about your actions, and don’t make _____________________ decisions.Synonym Antonym Picture

NOVICEVocabulary Notebook Entry #6

Definition

A NOVICE is a beginner.


Gabby fell a lot because she was a _____________________ at snowboarding.Synonym Antonym Picture

OUTSTANDINGVocabulary Notebook Entry # 7Definition

OUTSTANDING means important in some way.


The audience clapped loudly for the ____________________________ performance.Synonym Antonym Picture

GENERALLYVocabulary Notebook Entry # 8Definition

GENERALLY means usually.


The Golden's ________________ do their errands on Saturday morning.Synonym Antonym Picture

HAZARDOUSVocabulary Notebook Entry # 9Definition

When something is HAZARDOUS, it is dangerous.


That loose wire is ____________________ and should be fixed as soon as possible!Synonym Antonym Picture

VETOVocabulary Notebook Entry # 10Definition

If you VETO something, you say no to it.


Mom will probably ____________________ the idea of sleeping outside tonight.Synonym Antonym Picture

BRUTALVocabulary Notebook Entry # 11Definition

BRUTAL means cruel.


The treatment of prisoners in some places is BRUTAL.


TEACHEROUSVocabulary Notebook Entry # 12Definition

When someone is TREACHEROUS, they are false.


By telling secrets about others Sam turned out to be a TREACHEROUS friend.Synonym Antonym Picture

BEWILDEREDVocabulary Notebook Entry # 13Definition

When you are BEWILDERED, you are confused.


The driver was BEWILDERED by all the signs in the intersection.Synonym Antonym Picture

BOUNTIFULVocabulary Notebook Entry # 14Definition

BOUNTIFUL means plentiful.


This year, the harvest was rich and BOUNTIFUL.


BLISSFULVocabulary Notebook Entry # 15Definition

If you are happy, you are BLISSFUL.


Sitting by the fire after a good meal made the skiers BLISSFUL.Synonym Antonym Picture

VALIDVocabulary Notebook Entry # 16Definition

Something that is VALID is true.


Shelby offered a sound and VALID argument for her case.Synonym Antonym Picture

CUMBERSOMEVocabulary Notebook Entry # 17Definition

CUMBERSOME means clumsy.


The large suitcase was CUMBERSOME and awkward to carry.Synonym Antonym Picture

DORMANTVocabulary Notebook Entry # 18Definition

DORMANT means sleeping.


During the winter, many plants are DORMANT.


CEASLESSVocabulary Notebook Entry # 19Definition

Something that is CEASLESS is unending.


During rush hour the traffic went on and on; it was CEASELESS.Synonym Antonym Picture

DAUNTINGVocabulary Notebook Entry # 20

Definition

If a task is DAUNTING, it is discouraging.


Crossing the rope bride presenting a DAUNTING challenge to Samaria.Synonym Antonym Picture

ANTONYMS

• An ANTONYM is a word that means the opposite of another word.

EXAMPLES:

BIG:SMALL TALL:SHORT BLACK:WHITE

UP:DOWN LEFT:RIGHT RIGHT:WRONG

COMPLIMENTVocabulary Notebook Entry # 21Definition

You give a COMPLIMENT when you say something good.


Mrs. Sharpe gave Alfonzo a COMPLIMENT when his science project won a prize.


CRITICISMVocabulary Notebook Entry # 22Definition

You offer CRITICISM when you make an unfavorable remark.


The piano student knew she would receive a CRITICISM because she hadn’t practiced.


UNIQUEVocabulary Notebook Entry # 23

Definition

If something is UNIQUE it is the only one.


Each piece of pottery is UNIQUE because it is made by hand.Synonym Antonym Picture

ORDINARYVocabulary Notebook Entry # 24Definition

If something is ORDINARY it is common.


Although it was an ORDINARY glass, Mom was sorry about breaking it.Synonym Antonym Picture

FLIMSYVocabulary Notebook Entry # 25

Definition

If something is FLIMSY it is frail or weak.


Everyone was annoyed when the girls gave only a FLIMSY excuse for being late.Synonym Antonym Picture

SUBSTANTIALVocabulary Notebook Entry # 26Definition

If something is SUBSTANTIAL, it is solid.


The owner is happy because her shop made a SUBSTANTIAL profit this year.Synonym Antonym Picture

ALLOWVocabulary Notebook Entry # 27

Definition

ALLOW means to let something happen.


The neighbors don’t ALLOW us to play football on their lawn.Synonym Antonym Picture

PROHIBITVocabulary Notebook Entry # 28

Definition

PROHIBIT means you prevent or stop something from happening.Sentence Using Vocabulary Word

Those signs PROHIBIT cars from driving in the park at certain hours.Synonym Antonym Picture

FATIGUEVocabulary Notebook Entry # 29Definition

FATIGUE is weariness or tiredness.


After a hard workout, Noah felt a sense of FATIGUE.


VIGORVocabulary Notebook Entry # 30

Definition

VIGOR is strength.


Ryan is always full of vim and VIGOR.


FRISKYVocabulary Notebook Entry # 31Definition

FRISKY means lively.


The FRISKY ran around and jumped on everyone at the party.


Vocabulary Notebook Entry # 32Definition

SLUGGISH means slow.


The hot, humid weather made everyone feel idle and SLUGGISH.Synonym Antonym Picture

SLUGGISH

PERMANENTVocabulary Notebook Entry # 33Definition

PERMANNENT means lasting.


After traveling so much, Mr. Page was happy to have settled in to a PERMANNENT home in Memphis.Synonym Antonym Picture

UNSTABLEVocabulary Notebook Entry # 34Definition

UNSTABLE means unsteady.


Don’t skate on the pond in March because the ice becomes UNSTABLE as it melts.Synonym Antonym Picture

TIRESOMEVocabulary Notebook Entry # 35Definition

If something is TIRESOME, it is boring.


Michael found the speaker very TIRESOME because he kept repeating himself.Synonym Antonym Picture


If something is INTERESTING it holds your attention.


A strong writer needs a fantastic opening paragraph to make a story INTERESTING to their readers!Synonym Antonym Picture

INTERESTING

CONSIDERATEVocabulary Notebook Entry # 37Definition

Someone who is CONSIDERATE they are thoughtful.


It was a kind and CONSIDERATE of Mr. Antaya to give his seat to me at the staff meeting.Synonym Antonym Picture


If someone is HEEDLESS, they are not thoughtful.


The child ran across the street of the HEEDLESS crossing guards calls to stop for the traffic.Synonym Antonym Picture

HEEDLESS

RIDICULOUSVocabulary Notebook Entry #39

Definition

If you are RIDICULOUS, you are silly.


Ms. Bellis felt RIDICULOUS when she realized she had on two different socks!Synonym Antonym Picture


If you are SENSIBLE you are wise.


If the news says rain is expected, be SENSIBLE and take an umbrella with you.Synonym Antonym Picture

SENSIBLE

COMPOUND WORDS

• A COMPOUND WORD is a word made up of two smaller words.

EXAMPLES:

JUNK + YARD= JUNKYARD: a yard where junk is kept

SUN + BURN = SUNBURN: when the sun burns your skin

EARTHQUAKEVocabulary Notebook Entry # 41Word and Definition

An EARTHQUAKE is a shaking of the ground caused by a movement of the plates beneath the Earth’s surface.Break the Compound Word in to its Parts Picture

Word 1 Word 2

Example Sentence Using Vocabulary Word

A ______________ of the ______________ is an EARTHQUAKE.

TOUCHDOWNVocabulary Notebook Entry # 42Word and Definition

A TOUCHDOWN is a score in a football game.Break the Compound Word in to its Parts Picture

Word 1 Word 2


When a player ____________(es)__ a football ______________ in an end zone he scores a TOUCHDOWN.

VINEYARDVocabulary Notebook Entry #43Word and Definition

A VINEYARD is a field where grapes are grown.

Break the Compound Word in to its Parts Picture

Word 1 Word 2


A ______________ where grape ____________(s)__ are grown is a VINEYARD .

WHIRLPOOLVocabulary Notebook Entry # 44Word and Definition

A WHIRLPOOL is a current of water that spins around rapidly.


Word 1 Word 2


A ______________ that ___________(s)___ is a WHIRLPOOL.

HEADQUARTERSVocabulary Notebook Entry # 45Word and Definition

A HEADQUARTERS is a command center for a group.Break the Compound Word in to its Parts Picture

Word 1 Word 2


The HEADQUARTERS for President Obama’s first campaign was in Chicago.

GUIDEBOOKVocabulary Notebook Entry # 46

Word and Definition

A GUIDEBOOK is a book of information for tourists.Break the Compound Word in to its Parts Picture

Word 1 Word 2


A ______________ that’s a ______________ is a GUIDEBOOK.

BLUEPRINTVocabulary Notebook Entry #47Word and Definition

A BLUEPRINT is a plan for a building.Break the Compound Word in to its Parts Picture

Word 1 Word 2


Plans for buildings are called BLUEPRINTS because the plans are often drawn on special blue paper.

SPELLBOUNDVocabulary Notebook Entry # 48Word and Definition

SPELLBOUND means you like someone or something so much it might seem like they’ve but a spell on you.Break the Compound Word in to its Parts Picture

Word 1 Word 2


The first time I met my husband I was completely SPELLBOUND by his good looks and charm.

MASTERPIECEVocabulary Notebook Entry # 49Word and Definition

A MASTERPIECE is a something made with great skill.Break the Compound Word in to its Parts Picture

Word 1 Word 2


A ______________ of art made by a ______________ is a MASTERPIECE.

WINDSHIELDVocabulary Notebook Entry #50Word and Definition

The front window of a car is called a WINDSHIELD.


Word 1 Word 2


A ______________ from the ______________ is called a WINDSHIELD.

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