5th Grade Spelling List

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Acquire (v.)

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To get something. Example: I want to acquire new skills in English.

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Apologize (v.)

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To say sorry. Example: I will apologize for being late.

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Astronaut (n.)

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A person who goes to space. Example: An astronaut walks on the moon.

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Autograph (n.)

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A famous person's signature. Example: I got the actor's autograph.

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Atmosphere (n.)

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The air around the Earth. Example: The atmosphere is important for life.

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Attendance (n.)

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Being present in class or at an event. Example: Attendance is important for learning.

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Available (adj.)

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Able to be used or gotten. Example: The book is available at the library.

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Background (n.)

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The history or experience of a person. Example: My background is in science.

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Biography (n.)

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The story of a person's life. Example: I read a biography of Albert Einstein.

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Boundary (n.)

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A line that separates two areas. Example: There is a boundary between the two fields.