5 Best Words of the Day for School Assembly:  13th  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.

Caucus

Meaning

It refers to a meeting of a small group of influential people or people with similar. interests. The term caucus is also used for a Roman mythical giant.

Part of Speech

Noun/verb

Synonyms

To meet, gather, club, affiliate 

Antonyms 

Disagree, separation, disassemble 

Examples

• Mike Wallz, who headed the India Cactus (the largest country-specific cactus focusing on developing India-US relations) is now a national security advisor for the Trump administration.
• Due to heavy rain, nobody attended the party caucus held on Wednesday.

Fact About Caucus 

The term caucus was first coined in the 18th century and referred to a political club in Boston. The club was responsible for hosting public discussions, and candidate elections for the government office.

Books that Start with Caucus

• American Government 101: From the Continental Congress to the Iowa Caucus, Everything You Need to Know About US Politics- by  Kathleen Sears 
• Riding the Caucus Rollercoaster 2020: The Democrats’ Race to Win the Iowa Caucuses-by Timothy Hagle

Floret

Meaning

A small flower that is a part of a large flower. It is also used for a part of a vegetable that looks like a flower.

Part of Speech

Noun

Synonyms

Blossom, bud, flower, bloom

Antonyms

Decay, wither, degenerate, fall

Examples

• Each floret of the Sunflower makes it even more beautiful.
• Broccoli consists of several tiny florets.

Fact About ‘Floret’

The term float has several other meanings. For example, printed flower, an antifungal medicine (Floret 250mg tablet).

Books that Start with ‘Floret’

• Floret Farm’s A Year in Flowers: Designing Gorgeous Arrangements for Every Season- by Erin Benzakein
• Florets: Delicious Broccoli and Cauliflower Recipes for Vegetable Lovers- by BookSumo Press

Euthanasia 

Meaning

To end a life due to relieve the pain and suffering caused by an illness, or injury. Euthanasia is given to patients who are severely ill. 

Part of Speech

Noun

Synonyms

Painless death, assisted suicide, mercy killing

Antonyms

Life support, resuscitation, living 

Examples

• Belgium, Luxembourg, and New Zealand have legalised euthanasia.
• Euthanasia is a controversial topic, and is considered illegal in several countries 

Fact About ‘Euthanasia ’

The term ‘Euthanasia’ has been taken from Greek words. ‘Eu’ refers to ‘good’, and Thanatos refers to death. Therefore, Euthanasia means good death.

Books that Start with ‘Euthanasia’

• Euthanasia: Searching for the Full Story: Experiences and Insights of Belgian Doctors and Nurses – by Timothy Devos
• The Negative Effects of Euthanasia: A Research Paper-by Charnell Jones

Bellyache

Meaning 

Bellayache is an informal way of saying ‘stomach ache’. It means pain in your stomach.

Part of Speech

Noun

Synonyms 

Stomachahe, grumble, tummy ache

Antonyms

Comfort, good feeling, no stomach discomfort 

Examples

• Rahul complained about bellyache and skipped school.
• Sam had a bellyache after eating spicy food from the canteen.

Fact About ‘Bellyache’

The term bellyache since the 1800s is also used to describe complaints.

Books that Start with ‘Bellyache’

• My Head Has a Bellyache: And More Nonsense for Mischievous Kids and Immature Grown-Ups- by Chris Harris
• Bellyache: A Delicious Tale- by Crystal Marcos

Defamation

Meaning 

To ruin somebody’s reputation with false claims.

Part of Speech

Noun

Synonyms

Slander, vilification, character assassination 

Antonyms

Honour, praise,  respect, commendation

Examples

• The celebrity decided to file a defamation suit against the journalist.
• The Depp v. Heard is a famous defamation case in the US.

Fact About ‘Defamation’

Defamation can be done either in the written or spoken form.

Books that Start with ‘Defamation’

• Fighting Slander: A Practical and Legal Guide to Stopping Defamation- by Nicholas Carroll
• Johnny Depp and Amber Heard’s Defamation Trial: Discover the Secrets behind Johnny Depp and Amber Heard’s romance, split and court battles- by John Christopher

Quote of the Day for School Assembly with Meaning 

Tell me and I’ll forget; show me and I may remember; involve me and I’ll understand.”-Chinese Proverb

This proverb means that you learn the best when you are involved in the process. For example, you learn science by conducting lab experiments. Therefore, it is better to be involved in the learning process than just observing, as you may not learn well.

These are the 5 Best Words of the Day for School Assembly: 13th November 2024. Want to find out new words for each day?  Check out our word of the day page.