5th Grade Vocabulary

one of the earth's four largest bodies of water

to keep something going

happening often

an action involving unknown or extraordinary dangers

to give support; to inspire

the art of arranging dances, especially for ballet

an advanced student in a special field who is gaining supervised practical experience

the act or process of organizing

to state clearly and strongly

the science of planning, building using nature's power and resources in ways that are useful to people (roads, bridges, dams)

the act of working together to get something done

the act of working together to get something done

closely acquainted

a substance or preparation used in treating a disease

to invite or dare to take part in a contest

A concoction is a mix of different things, often one put together without much planning.

In science class, we put together a concoction of white glue, food coloring, and rock salt to make objects that represented precious stones.

Someone who is absentminded forgets things easily.

Naomi thought Pedro was absentminded because he forgot to order food for the party.

syn. - forgetful

When you amend something, you make positive changes, such as amending a shopping list or a recipe.

After forgetting to invite Latifa to her party, Amal amends her mistake by inviting Latifa to a sleepover.

syn. - corrects

When you are dismayed, you are upset about something and unsure of how to deal with it.

Eduwardo's sisters were dismayed when he refused to let them ride on his new bike.

syn. - upset

If you are aghast, you feel shocked and disgusted about something.

Keisha was aghast at her friend's rude behavior.

syn. - appalled

Something that is inadequate is not as good or as large as it needs to be.

The number of pancakes the chef had prepared was inadequated for the huge breakfast crowd.

syn. - insufficient

If you are disgruntled, you are unhappy because things have not turned out the way you wanted.

The worker was disgruntled and wanted a better job.

syn. - unhappy

A modest person does not brag or show off.

Hardly anyone knew that Sally had shown her paintings in several art galleries because she was so modest about her talent.

syn. - humble

Charity is showing kindness by giving money or gifts to organizations that need them.

She shows charity by giving some of her allowance to the Animal Recue League.

syn. - goodwill

An eminent person is well known and important.

The eminent doctor developed a number of procedures for saving lives.

syns. - renowned, famous