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Learning a new word every day comes with its benefits. It not only improves your knowledge but improves your communication skills as well. Thus, you can interact with your classmates confidently. Moreover, a strong vocabulary can help you to think critically. Therefore, we have compiled a list of the 5 best words of the day for school assembly. You can get to know its meaning, synonyms, and antonyms, and learn to use them in a sentence.
Nemesis
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| Meaning | A long-standing enemy, or an agent of something/someone’s downfall |
| Part of Speech | Noun |
| Synonyms | Adversary, rival, enemy |
| Antonyms | Friend, supporter, ally |
| Examples | 1. He was never able to defeat his nemesis in the video game 2. His nemesis in the game was always his older brother who had been a top player |
| Fact About Nemesis | Nemesis is a term taken out of Greek mythology. The word was used for the goddess of vengeance |
| Books that Start with Nemesis | 1. Nemesis-by Agatha Christie 2. Nemesis-by Philip Roth |
Clandestine
| Meaning | Something that is kept a secret to deceive |
| Part of Speech | Adjective |
| Synonyms | Secret, hidden,covert |
| Antonyms | Transparent, open, honest |
| Examples | 1. The board members held a clandestine meeting to remove the CEO 2. During the Cold War, several agents were involved in clandestine operations |
| Fact About Clandestine | The term is taken from the Latin word “clandestinus meaning secret |
| Books that Start with Clandestine | 1. Clandestine- by Cynthia Wright 2. Clandestine in Chile- by Gabriel García Márquez |
Rofl
| Meaning | It is a short form for Rolling On the Floor Laughing. The term is used for text messages and online chats to express humour. |
| Part of Speech | Slang/ Abbreviation |
| Synonyms | LOL (Laughing Out Loud), OFLMAO (Rolling On the Floor Laughing My Ass Off), and LMAO (Laughing My Ass Off) |
| Antonyms | Serious, unamused, grim |
| Examples | 1. The meme is so funny, ROFL! 2. I can’t stop laughing at your graduation photo, ROFL! |
| Fact About Rofl | The short form became popular in the 1990s in the online community |
| Books that Start with Rofl | NA (reason- this is a slang term) |
Blizzard
| Meaning | Severe snowstorm that causes low visibility and strong winds. It is also used to describe a powerful force. |
| Part of Speech | Noun |
| Synonyms | Snowstorm, tempest, whiteout |
| Antonyms | Clear skies, heatwave, sunshine |
| Examples | 1. Due to the Blizzard a lot of tourists were trapped on the highway. 2. The government shut down the schools because of an unexpected blizzard. |
| Fact About Blizzard | Blizzards can cause hypothermia, frostbite and travel disruptions |
| Books that Start with Blizzard | 1. Blizzard! The Storm That Changed America- by Jim Murphy 2. Blizzard- by Lawrence D. Durrell |
Bgt
| Meaning | Short form for Britain’s Got Talent (a televised talent show in held Britian) |
| Part of Speech | Noun |
| Synonyms | Competition, Talent show, reality show, |
| Antonyms | lack of talent, Inactivity, non-performance, |
| Examples | 1. The band became popular after winning the BGT 2. BGT and features magicians, dancers, comedians, and signers from all around the UK |
| Fact About Bgt | BGT has launched the successful careers of many people. For example, Diversity, and Susan Boyle |
| Books that Start with Bgt | NA (as this is TV show short form) |
Quote of the Day for School Assembly with Meaning
‘’The only impossible journey is the one you never begin.” – Tony Robbins
This quote means that a journey only remains impossible if you never start it. However, when you start your journey and work towards achieving your goal you have a higher chances of reaching it. Thus, successful people never put off their goals, they start it, and eventually get there.
These are the 5 Best Words of the Day for School Assembly: 23rd November, 2024. Want to find out new words for each day? Check out our word of the day page.
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