grade 5 words first Flashcards
Abandon
To leave something or someone behind.(Synonym: Desert)
Lazy
Not wanting to work.(Synonym: Idle)
Volunteer
To offer help without being paid.(Synonym: Helper)
Blossom
A flower or bloom.(Synonym: Bloom)
Canyon
A deep valley with steep sides.(Synonym: Gorge)
Desert
A dry area with little rain.(Synonym: Wasteland)
Earthquake
A sudden shaking of the ground.(Synonym: Tremor)
Forest
A large area of trees.(Synonym: Woods)
Horizon
Where the sky and land seem to meet.(Synonym: Skyline)
Island
Land surrounded by water.(Synonym: Isle)
Mountain
A tall hill.(Synonym: Peak)
Ocean
A large body of salt water.(Synonym: Sea)
Brave
Showing courage.(Synonym: Courageous)
River
Water that flows to the sea.(Synonym: Stream)
Build
To make something.(Synonym: Construct)
Climb
To go up.(Synonym: Ascend)
Dance
To move to music.(Synonym: Sway)
Explore
To look around.(Synonym: Discover)
Fix
To repair something.(Synonym: Mend)
Jump
To push yourself off the ground.(Synonym: Leap)
Listen
To hear carefully.(Synonym: Hear)
Run
To move quickly on foot.(Synonym: Sprint)
Think
To use your brain.(Synonym: Consider)
Calm
Peaceful, without worry.(Synonym: Serene)
Write
To put words on paper.(Synonym: Record)
Angry
Feeling mad.(Synonym: Furious)
Excited
Feeling very happy or eager.(Synonym: Thrilled)
Fear
A feeling of being scared.(Synonym: Dread)
Grateful
Feeling thankful.(Synonym: Thankful)
Lonely
Feeling alone.(Synonym: Isolated)
Nervous
Feeling worried or afraid.(Synonym: Anxious)
Proud
Feeling good about yourself.(Synonym: Satisfied)
Sad
Feeling unhappy.(Synonym: Unhappy)
Shy
Nervous around people.(Synonym: Timid)
Danger
The possibility of harm.(Synonym: Risk)
Surprised
Feeling unexpected amazement.(Synonym: Shocked)
Calculate
To figure out a number.(Synonym: Compute)
Define
To explain the meaning of a word.(Synonym: Describe)
Diagram
A drawing that explains something.(Synonym: Illustration)
Equation
A math statement showing equality.(Synonym: Formula)
Experiment
A test to learn something new.(Synonym: Test)
Hypothesis
A guess that can be tested.(Synonym: Assumption)
Observe
To watch carefully.(Synonym: Notice)
Research
To study or find information.(Synonym: Investigate)
Summarize
To tell the main idea in fewer words.(Synonym: Recap)
Enemy
Someone who is against you.(Synonym: Opponent)
Translate
To change language.(Synonym: Interpret)
Atom
The smallest unit of matter.(Synonym: Particle)
Gravity
The force that pulls objects toward Earth.(Synonym: Attraction)
Habitat
The natural home of an animal or plant.(Synonym: Environment)
Photosynthesis
How plants make food using sunlight.(Synonym: Plant energy process)
Ecosystem
A community of living and nonliving things in an environment.(Synonym: Habitat network)
Energy
The ability to do work or cause change.(Synonym: Power)
Magnet
An object that pulls iron or steel toward it.(Synonym: Attractor)
Orbit
The path an object takes around another.(Synonym: Rotation path)
Experiment
A test to discover or prove something.(Synonym: Investigation)
Famous
Known by many people.(Synonym: Well-known)
Fossil
The remains of a plant or animal from long ago.(Synonym: Remnant)
Angle
The space between two lines that meet.(Synonym: Corner)
Average
The middle value of a set of numbers.(Synonym: Mean)
Fraction
A part of a whole.(Synonym: Portion)
Geometry
The study of shapes and spaces.(Synonym: Shape math)
Measure
To find the size or amount of something.(Synonym: Calculate)
Multiply
To add a number to itself repeatedly.(Synonym: Times)
Percent
A part out of 100.(Synonym: Ratio)
Rectangle
A shape with four sides and four right angles.(Synonym: Box shape)
Solve
To find the answer.(Synonym: Resolve)
Happy
Feeling joy.(Synonym: Joyful)
Subtract
To take away from a number.(Synonym: Deduct)
Artifact
An object made by people in the past.(Synonym: Relic)
Civilization
A society with cities and culture.(Synonym: Society)
Democracy
A government by the people.(Synonym: Republic)
Empire
A group of countries ruled by one person or country.(Synonym: Kingdom)
Explorer
A person who travels to new places.(Synonym: Adventurer)
Freedom
The power to act without restrictions.(Synonym: Liberty)
Invention
A new tool or idea created by someone.(Synonym: Creation)
Revolution
A major change or overthrow of a government.(Synonym: Uprising)
Trade
To exchange goods or services.(Synonym: Barter)
Idea
A thought or plan.(Synonym: Concept)
Treaty
An agreement between countries.(Synonym: Pact)
Continent
One of the seven large landmasses on Earth.(Synonym: Landmass)
Country
A nation with its own government.(Synonym: Nation)
Glacier
A large, slow-moving mass of ice.(Synonym: Ice sheet)
Map
A drawing that shows where places are located.(Synonym: Chart)
Peninsula
Land surrounded by water on three sides.(Synonym: Cape)
Plain
A flat area of land.(Synonym: Field)
Plateau
A flat area higher than the land around it.(Synonym: Upland)
Population
The number of people in an area.(Synonym: Inhabitants)
Region
An area with common features.(Synonym: Zone)
Kind
Caring or nice.(Synonym: Compassionate)
Volcano
A mountain that can erupt with lava.(Synonym: Crater mountain)
Budget
A plan for how to use money.(Synonym: Spending plan)
Community
A group of people living in one place.(Synonym: Neighborhood)
Cooperate
To work together with others.(Synonym: Collaborate)
Decision
A choice you make.(Synonym: Resolution)
Healthy
Being in good physical and mental condition.(Synonym: Fit)
Organize
To arrange things in order.(Synonym: Arrange)
Respect
To treat others kindly and thoughtfully.(Synonym: Honor)
Responsibility
A duty or task you must do.(Synonym: Obligation)
Schedule
A plan of times for activities.(Synonym: Timetable)
