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5th grade vocabulary words

A suggested collection for 5th grade practice. Read the meanings, try the examples, and use each word in a sentence of your own.

Word	Meaning	In a sentence
abundantadjective	Available or present in large quantities.	The orchard produced an abundant crop of apples.
accurateadjective	Correct and close to the true facts or measurement.	Check the address to make sure it is accurate.
barriernoun	Something that blocks movement, access, or progress.	Workers placed a barrier across the damaged bridge.
complexadjective	Having many connected parts or details that can be difficult to understand.	The map shows a complex network of underground passages.
contrastverb	To examine or describe differences between things.	Contrast the two endings and explain how each changes the story.
essentialadjective	Necessary for something to exist, work, or succeed.	Clean water is essential for the seedlings to survive.
flexibleadjective	Able to change or adapt to different needs or conditions.	Our schedule is flexible, so we can meet in the afternoon.
implyverb	To suggest something without stating it directly.	Her message seemed to imply that the meeting would be postponed.
previousadjective	Existing or happening before the one being discussed.	The previous owner planted the pear tree.
reluctantadjective	Unwilling or hesitant to do something.	I was reluctant to leave before the repairs were finished.