5th Grade Vocabulary

Unit 9

1. Revolution

Definition: A sudden, complete change.

Sentence: War and revolution have torn families apart.

2. Strategy

Definition: A plan for reaching a goal.

Sentence: The coach called a time-out to discuss strategy.

3. Foes

Definition: Enemies.

Sentence: The two countries have united against their foes.

4. Legendary

Definition: Famous; usually for a long time.

Sentence: Odysseus was a legendary Greek hero.

5. Formal

Definition: Follows set traditions or rules.

Sentence: Sports clothes are not appropriate for a formal wedding.

6. Gushed

Definition: To have poured out in a very fast and forceful way.

Sentence: The wound re-opened and gushed blood.

7. Plunged

Definition: To have dived in suddenly.

Sentence: He braced himself as he plunged into the icy, black water.

8. Magnificent

Definition: Very beautiful and impressive.

Sentence: She looked magnificent in her wedding dress.

9. Retreat

Definition: To withdraw from an attack.

Sentence: I made a tactful retreat before they started arguing.

10. Shimmering

Definition: Reflecting light in a sparkling, glimmering way.

Sentence: The shoal of fish were shimmering in the pond.

11. Provisions

Definition: Food and supplies.

Sentence: The campers got their provisions at the village shop.

12. Dexterity

Definition: Flexibility and skillful movement.

Sentence: He caught the ball with great dexterity.

13. Aspects

Definition: Various parts of a whole.

Sentence: Her humor was one of the aspects of her character that he hadn’t seen before.

14. Apprentice

Definition: Someone who works with a skilled worker to learn a trade.

Sentence: My son is an apprentice in a furniture maker’s workshop.

15. Influential

Definition: Something that has the power to affect people, things, or events.

Sentence: He was one of the most influential performers of modern jazz.

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3.  Foes

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4.  Legendary

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5.  Formal

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6.  Gushed

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8.  Magnificent

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9.  Retreat

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11.  Provisions

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12.  Dexterity

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13.  Aspects

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14.  Apprentice

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15.  Influential

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