5th Grade Vocabulary Words - List 26

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Word Definition Practice Sentence Synonyms Antonyms Part of Speech Description
perplexed Filled with uncertainty. The doctor was perplexed by her patient's symptoms. confused, puzzled, bewildered certain, clear Adjective
cinder A piece of partially burnt wood or coal. A cinder was still glowing in the fireplace. embers, ash Noun
profound Strongly or deeply felt; intense. She let out a profound sigh of relief. deep, sincere, heartfelt superficial, insignificant Adjective
monarchy A form of government based on the undivided rule of a single person. Japan has a constitutional monarchy. throne, kingdom, crown Noun
glimpse A momentary look. I caught a glimpse of the view outside the window. peek, glance, sight Noun
advantage A favored circumstance. Having an education is a great advantage. benefit, convenience, upper hand disadvantage Noun
rather To a certain degree. It's rather warm in here, isn't it? quite, kind of, fairly Adverb
distinguished Superior or authoritative. The distinguished author gave a speech. dignified, acclaimed, honored lowly, unremarkable, obscure Adjective
volunteer Offer to do something without being paid. We volunteer at the homeless shelter on Saturdays. sign up, enlist, chip in force, obligate Verb
emaciated Thin or weak from illness or lack of food. The travelers were emaciated and dehydrated. bony, anorexic, undernourished fat, chubby, plump Adjective

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