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5th Grade Vocab
LA vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| blunder | (v.) to make a foolish or careless mistake; to move clumsily and carelessly |
| cancel | (v.) to call off or do away with; to cross out with lines or other marks to show that something cannot be used again |
| continuous | (adj.) going on without a stop or break |
| distribute | (v.) to give out in shares; to scatter or spread |
| document | (n.) a written or printed record that gives information or proof (v.) to give written or printed proof; to support with evidence |
| fragile | (adj.) easily broken or damaged, requiring special handling or care |
| myth | (n.) an old story that explains why something is or how it came to be; something imaginary |
| reject | (v.) to refuse to accept, agree to, believe, or use |
| scuffle | (v.) to fight or struggle closely with |
| solitary | (adj.) living or being alone; being the only one |
| temporary | (adj.) lasting or used for a limited time |
| veteran | (n.) a former member of the armed forces; an experienced person |
| abandon | (v.) to give up on completely; to leave with no intention of returning |
| assault | (n.) a violent attack |
| convert | (v.) to change from one form to another |
| dispute | (v.) to argue, debate, quarrel over; to question or doubt the truth of |
| impressive | (adj.) having a strong effect, commanding attention |
| justify | (v.) to show to be fair or right; to give good reasons for |
| misleading | (adj.) tending to give a wrong idea, often on purpose |
| numerous | (adj.) many or very many |
| productive | (adj.) making or capable of making large amounts of; giving good results |
| shrewd | (adj.) showing clever judgment and practical understanding |
| strategy | (n.) a carefully made plan or plot; a plan of military operations |
| villain | (n.) an evil or wicked person or character, especially in a story |
| bluff | (adj.) direct and outspoken in a good-natured way (n.) a steep, high cliff or bank; an attempt to fool someone (v.) to deceive or trick; to try to fool others by putting on a confident |
| cautious | (adj.) avoiding unnecessary risks or mistakes |
| consist | (v.) (used with of) to be made up of |
| despise | (v.) to look down on intensely or feel contempt for, dislike strongly |
| haven | (n.) a safe place |
| miniature | (n.) a very small copy, model, or painting (adj.) on a very small scale |
| monarch | (n.) a person who rules over a kingdom or empire |
| obstacle | (n.) something that gets in the way |
| postpone | (v.) to put off until later |
| straggle | (v.) to stray off or trail behind; to spread out in a scattered fashion |
| treacherous | (adj.) likely to betray; seemingly safe but actually dangerous |
| vivid | (adj.) bright and sharp, giving a clear picture; full of life |
| aggressive | (adj.) quick to fight or quarrel, tending to violence; bold and forceful, determined |
| associate | (v.) to join or be together as partners, allies, or friends; to link in one's mind, connect (n.) a partner, friend (adj.) having less than full rank |
| deceive | (v.) to trick or lead a person into believing something that is not true |
| emigrate | (v.) to leave one's home country or area to live in another |
| flexible | (adj.) able to bend without breaking; able to change or to take in new ideas |
| glamour | (n.) mysterious charm, beauty, or attractiveness |
| hazy | (adj.) unclear, misty; not readily seen or understandable |
| linger | (v.) to stay longer than expected, be slow in leaving; to go slowly or take one's time |
| luxurious | (adj.) providing ease and comfort far beyond what is ordinary or necessary |
| mishap | (n.) an unfortunate but minor accident |
| overwhelm | (v.) to overcome by superior force, crush; to affect so deeply as to make helpless |
| span | (n.) the full reach or length, especially between two points in space or time |
| blemish | (n.) a mark or stain that damages the appearance of something; a weakness or flaw |
| blunt | (adj.) having a dull point or edge, not sharp; honest but insensitive in manner (v.) to make less sharp |
| capable | (adj.) able and prepared to do something; fit or skilled |
| conclude | (v.) to finish; to bring something to an end; to decide after careful thought |
| detect | (v.) to find or discover something, notice |
| fatigue | (n.) weariness or exhaustion from work or lack of sleep (v.) to make very tired |
| festive | (adj.) having to do with a feast or celebration |
| hospitality | (n.) a friendly welcome and treatment of guests |
| nomad | (n.) a member of a people who move from place to place; a person who roams aimlessly |
| persecute | (v.) to treat unjustly or cause to suffer |
| supreme | (adj.) highest in power, rank, authority, quality, or degree |
| transport | (v.) to move or carry from one place to another (n.) a vehicle used to move things from place to place; the act or process of moving something from one place to another |
| accomplish | (v.) to do, make happen, succeed in, carry through |
| apparent | (adj.) open to view; easy to understand; seeming to be true or real |
| capacity | (n.) the amount of space that can be filled; ability or skill; office or role |
| civilian | (n.) a person not in a military, police, or firefighting force (adj.) nonmilitary |
| conceal | (v.) to hide or keep secret, to place out of sight |
| duplicate | (v.) to copy exactly; to produce something equal to (adj.) exactly like something else (n.) an exact copy |
| keen | (adj.) having a sharpened edge; quick and sharp in thought or in sight, hearing or smell; eager |
| provoke | (v.) to annoy or make angry, stir up; to do something in order to get a response |
| spurt | (v.) to shoot out quickly in a stream; to show a burst of energy (n.) a sudden, short stream of fluid; a quick burst of activity |
| undoing | (n.) a bring to ruin or destruction; the cause of ruin; unfastening or loosening |
| vast | (adj.) very great or very large |
| withdraw | (v.) to pull out or remove; to move back or away, retreat |
| barrier | (n.) something that blocks the way; an obstacle |
| calculate | (v.) to find out by using mathematics or reasoning; to reckon, estimate |
| compose | (v.) to be or make up the parts of, form; to create or write; to calm or quiet one's mind |
| considerable | (adj.) fairly large in size or extent; worthy of attention |
| deputy | (n.) one chosen to help or take the place of another or to act in that person's absence |
| industrious | (adj.) busy, working steadily |
| jolt | (v.) to shake up roughly; to move along in a jerky or bumpy fashion (n.) a sudden bump or jerk; a shock or surprise |
| loot | (v.) to rob by force or violence, especially during war or time of unrest (n.) valuable things that have been stolen or taken by force |
| rejoice | (v.) to feel joy or great delight; to make joyful |
| reliable | (adj.) deserving trust, dependable |
| senseless | (adj.) lacking meaning, stupid or foolish; without use of the senses |
| shrivel | (v.) to shrink and wrinkle, especially from heat, cold or dryness |
| alternate | (v.) to do, use, or happen in successive turns; to take turns (n.) a person acting or prepared to act in place of another; a substitute (adj.) happening or appearing in turns; every other; being a choice between tow or more things |
| demolish | (v.) to tear down, break to pieces |
| energetic | (adj.) active and vigorous, full of energy, forceful |
| enforce | (v.) to force obedience to |
| feat | (n.) an act or deed that shows daring, skill or strength |
| hearty | (adj.) warm and friendly; healthy, lively, and strong; large and satisfying to the appetite |
| mature | (v.) to bring to or reach full development or growth (adj.) fully grown or developed |
| observant | (adj.) watchful, quick to notice; careful and diligent |
| primary | (adj.) first in importance, first in time or order; basic, fundamental (n.) an early election that narrows the choice of candidates who will run in a final election |
| resign | (v.) to give up a job, an office, or a right or claim |
| strive | (v.) to devote much energy or effort try hard |
| verdict | (n.) the decision of a jury at the end of a trial or legal case; any decision |
| brisk | (adj.) energetic, lively, fast; cool and fresh |
| cherish | (v.) to feel or show great love for; to value highly; to take special care of |
| considerate | (adj.) showing concern for the needs or feeling of others |
| displace | (v.) to force to move or flee; to move out of position |
| downfall | (n.) a sudden fall from power or position; a sudden, heavy snow or rain |
| estimate | (v.) to form a rough judgment about size, quantity, or value (n.) a rough calculation; a careful guess |
| humiliate | (v.) to hurt someone's self-respect or pride |
| identical | (adj.) exactly the same, alike in every way |
| improper | (adj.) not correct; showing bad manners or taste |
| poll | (n.) a collecting of votes; (usually plural) a place whear voting takes place; a collecting of opinions (v.) to receive votes; to vote; to question people to collect opinions |
| soothe | (v.) to make calm; to ease pain or sorrow |
| vicinity | (n.) the area near a place, the surrounding region |