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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