5 Best Words of the Day for School Assembly:  6th  November, 2024

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.

Octet

Meaning

It refers to a group of eight people like musicians. The word is also used to refer to eight things.

Part of Speech

Noun

Synonyms

Ensemble, combo, group

Antonyms 

Solo, artist, disagreement

Examples

• He continued as the lead singer of the octet music band even after graduation
• However, as it is an Octet, the band is facing difficulties in collaboration 

Fact About Octet

E is one of the most used alphabets in English. Octet in music refers to a composition written for eight instruments. Composers like Schubert came up with several octets.

Books that Start with ‘Epiphany’

• Conciliar Octet: A Concise Commentary on the Eight Key Texts of the Second Vatican Council-by Aidan Nichols
• The Octet Rule: A Quest For Stability In the Chemistry Of Life- by Sandeep Chavan

Dimwit 

Meaning

A stupid person or a person with no intelligence.

Part of Speech

Noun

Synonyms

Fool, idiot, blockhead

Antonyms

Intellectual, genius, sage

Examples

• He is a dimwit, he cannot understand a thing!
• Don’t lead that dimwit Jen to come near the antique.

Fact About Dimwit 

The term Dimwit became a derogatory word in the 20th century. It has been used to refer to a person who lacks intelligence.

Books that Start with Dimwit 

• Operation Dimwit: A Penelope Lemon Novel (Yellow Shoe Fiction)-by Inman Majors
• How To Be A Dimwit For Dimwits: A Compilation of short stories from the spectacular life of Scott Myers-by Scott Myers

Ogre 

Meaning

A cruel, and fearsome giant, or a terrifying person 

Part of Speech

Noun

Synonyms

 Monster, brute, giant

Antonyms

Savior, hero, angel

Examples

• The children believed in the existence of Ogre and were afraid to fall asleep.
• You know, people often see the boy as an Ogre

Fact About Ogre 

The word ‘Orgre’ was coined from the French folklore. It used to refer to a giant that kidnaps or eats humans. Ogre’s word has been used in several fairy tales.

Books that Start with Ogre 

• The Ogre of Oglefort- by Eva Ibbotson
• The Ogre: Biography of a mountain and the dramatic story of the first ascent- by by Doug Scott

Idol 

Meaning 

A person who is greatly admired or an object that is worshipped 

Part of Speech

Noun

Synonyms 

Hero, deity, goddess, or an icon

Antonyms

Despised, an outcast, an unimportant person

Examples

• Since ancient times, idols have been worshipped.
• She is going to the concert because her idol is coming.

Fact About Idol 

The word idol is taken from a greek word that refers to ‘mirror’, or ‘reflection in the water’

Books that Start with Idol 

• Corporate Idol Ratan Tata- by  by Sudhir Sevekar
• Idols: Unearthing the Power of Murti Puja- by Amish Tripathi

Fleece 

Meaning 

It refers to a sheep’s wool. It also refers to a person who swindles money or resources.

Part of Speech

Verb

Synonyms

Cheat, Woolen coat, swindle 

Antonyms 

Support, compensate, or offer

Examples

• He liked his fleece jacket more than other garments in his wardrobe
• Farmers like to paint their sheep’s fleece because it helps in identifying them

Fact About Fleece 

A fleece (cloth) cannot hold water. It is also environmentally friendly.

Books that Start with Fleece 

• The Spinner’s Book of Fleece: A Breed-by-Breed Guide to Choosing and Spinning the Perfect Fiber for Every Purpose- by Beth Smith 
• Land Of The Golden Fleece: Heroes and Demi-Gods- by Antonios Valamontes

Quote of the Day for School Assembly with Meaning 

”The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you.”- B.B. King

This quote means that people cannot take away knowledge. The more we learn, the more knowledge we acquire. It will always stay with us. On the other hand, material possessions can be taken away.

These are the 5 Best Words of the Day for School Assembly:  6th November 2024. Want to find out new words for each day?  Check out our word of the day page.