5 Best Words of the Day for School Assembly:  12th  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.

Demi

Meaning

It means half of something or inferior

Part of Speech

Noun/prefix 

Synonyms

Semi, half, or partial 

antonyms 

Full, complete, or whole 

Examples

• They are praying to the demi-God for assistance.
• Time has turned her into a forgotten demi-celebrity

Fact About Demi  

The term ‘Demi-God’ is used in mythologies to describe a half-human and half-God.

Books that Start with ‘Demi’

• Epiphany: True Stories of Sudden Insight to Inspire, Encourage, and Transform –  Elise Ballard
• Epiphany: The Season of Glory-  Fleming Rutledge

Stoic

Meaning

Member of the philosophic school of stoicism. Stoicism,  founded by Zeno (300 BC) states that wise people must be unaffected by joy or grief, be submissive to natural law, and must be free of passion. The term is also used for people who can endure difficulties without complaint.

Part of Speech

Adjective/Noun

Synonyms

Resilient, indifferent, or uncomplaining 

Antonyms

Sensitive, emotional, or reactive

Examples

• The stoic philosopher’s words hold even today.
• He wants to present himself as a stoic, but cannot hold his temper when he is alone.

Fact About ‘Stoic’

Epictetus, Marcus Aurelius, and Chrysippus are some of the popular stoics.

Books that Start with ‘Stoic’

• AJIN: Demi-Human Vol. 1- by Miura Tsuin
• Demi-Gods by Eliza Robertson

Awkward

Meaning

Refers to a villain, a wicked person or an evil activity

Part of Speech

Adjective

Synonyms

Uncomfortable, clumsy, or ungraceful

Antonyms

Confident, relaxed, convenient 

Examples

• She was awkward while giving the presentation
• There was an awkward silence when she realised everyone wanted her speak, and she didn’t know the answer.

Fact About ‘Awkward’

The term ‘awkward’ was taken from a Middle Eastern word ‘awke’. It meant taking the turn the wrong way.

Books that Start with ‘Awkward’

• Awkward: The Science of Why We’re Socially Awkward and Why That’s Awesome- by Ty Tashiro
• The Power of Connection: From Awkward to Awesome: Build Social Skills, Improve Communication, Boost Confidence, and Create Lasting Relationships- by Liam Grant

Paparazzi 

Meaning 

It refers to freelance photographers who chase celebrities or take their photographs 

Part of Speech

Noun- Plural word

synonyms 

Journalists, photographers, cinematographers

antonyms

Professional photographer, dignitary, star

examples

• They went out through the back door to avoid the paparazzi 
• The paparazzi were able to get the best shots for the magazine.

Fact About ‘Paparazzi’

Paparazzi’s are often blamed for invading the privacy of celebrities.

Books that Start with ‘Paparazzi’

• Paparazzi and Celebrity Journalism – by Dr. Bharat Dhiman
• Paparazzi: Media Practices and Celebrity Culture- by Kim McNamara 

Escalate 

Meaning 

To become more serious/intense, or to rapidly increase 

Part of Speech

Verb

Synonyms

Heighten, intensify, amplify

Antonyms

Decrease, reduce, or diminish

Examples

• The protests escalated when the police arrived
• Since the prices were escalated not many people were able to afford a hour.

Fact About ‘Escalate’

The word ‘escalate’ is used to refer to conflict situations. For example, political tensions were escalated.

Books that Start with ‘Escalate’

• De-Escalate: How to Calm an Angry Person in 90 Seconds or Less- by Douglas Noll 
• Don’t Take the Bait to Escalate: Conflict Is Inevitable. Being a Jerk Is Optional.- by Jay Payleitner 

Quote of the Day for School Assembly with Meaning 

“It does not matter how slowly you go, as long as you do not stop.” —Confucius

This quote means that as long as you are working on your goals, it does not matter that achieving them is taking time. Even if you are slowly getting where you want to be, you will eventually get there if you are persistent.

These are the 5 Best Words of the Day for School Assembly: 12th November 2024. Want to find out new words for each day?  Check out our word of the day page.