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Study the word list: Year 5

	dictionary	The teacher encouraged the pupils to use a dictionary. *
	disastrous	My first attempt at baking was disastrous. *
	embarrass	Sorry to embarrass you. *
	environment	Ecology is the study of how things relate to their environment.
	equip	Drivers should equip themselves before driving in snow.
	especially	It was especially hot this August.
	existence	Ecosystems are groups of living things that support the existence of each other. *
	explanation	Can you write an explanation for how you worked it out? *
	familiar	We are familiar with the legend of Robin Hood. *
	foreign	We love foreign travel.
	shoulder	You can cry on my shoulder.
	secretary	The secretary took notes during the meeting.
	sacrifice	Although he had to sacrifice some of his independence, he enjoyed being part of the team.
	rhythm	James plays rhythm guitar.
	rhyme	These words all rhyme: time, crime, chime.
	bruise	I have a bruise on my knee. *
	guarantee	My new laptop has a three year guarantee.
	immediately	The troop of soldiers were told to cease fire immediately.
	vehicle	My car is a reliable vehicle. *
	yacht	The yacht sailed on the ocean. *

* This sentence was added by a Spellzone user.

Use the list: Year 5

Learn this spelling list using the 'Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check' activity.

Look	dictionary
Say
Cover	Look again
Write
Check

Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check

How to use:

Look and read the word.

Say the word. Click the speaker icon.

Cover the word.

Write the word.

Check your spelling.

dictionary

disastrous

embarrass

environment

equip

especially

existence

explanation

familiar

foreign

shoulder

secretary

sacrifice

rhythm

rhyme

bruise

guarantee

immediately

vehicle

yacht

Spelling games using the word list: Year 5

Springtime Spelling
Spring into spelling!

Egg Hunt
Crack the eggs!

Word Search, small
The classic English word game.

Against the Clock
Spelling 'against the clock'.

Mayan Temple
Try the temple spelling puzzle.

Monkey Business spelling game Monkey Business
It's bananas!

More games

Test yourself using the 'Listen and Spell' spelling test.

Start the Listen and Spell Test

The teacher encouraged the pupils to use a __________.

Listen to the word and type it below:

Click on the ringmaster
to repeat the word.