5th Grade Vocabulary Words - List 1
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| Word | Definition | Practice Sentence | Synonyms | Antonyms | Part of Speech Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| erasure | The removal of recorded data. | The erasure of all the data confused the programmers. | deletion, eradication, cancellation | Noun | |
| character | A person in a story. | The main character of the story lived on a farm. | person, figure | Noun | |
| relevant | Connected to what is currently happening. | Without relevant information, the police won't be able to catch the criminal. | applicable, pertinent, important | trivial, irrelevant | Adjective |
| strenuous | Requiring hard work. | The strenuous work she's doing will give her a backache. | difficult, arduous, demanding | easy, effortless | Adjective |
| nutrition | The intake of food that is necessary for health. | Good nutrition and exercise is important for a healthy lifestyle. | nourishment, diet, subsistence | Noun | |
| ethical | Relating to ethical or moral standards. | An ethical person is honest and kind. | moral, righteous, principled | corrupt, unjust | Adjective |
| nomad | People who have no permanent home and who wander from place to place. | The nomad follows his herd of caribou when they migrate. | migrant, pilgrim, wanderer | Noun | |
| uptight | Anxious and tense or rigidly controlling. | Don't be so uptight; we're supposed to be having fun! | nervous, uneasy, apprehensive | easygoing, calm, laid-back | Adjective |
| currently | At the present time. | I'm currently busy, so I'll text you later. | now, directly, pronto | Adverb | |
| scary | Causing fear. | The scary movie made me cover my eyes. | frightening, creepy, terrifying | calming, soothing | Adjective |
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