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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.
Dribble
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| Meaning | Drops fall slowly. In sports, (basketball/hockey/soccer) it means to move a ball forward by repeatedly bouncing, or kicking it. |
| Part of Speech | Verb/ Noun |
| Synonyms | Dip, flow, drizzle |
| Antonyms | Gush, surge, stream |
| Examples | 1. The rain started to dribble down the window shield. 2. Learning to dribble a basketball is the basis of basketball training classes. |
| Fact About Dribble | Only in the 1890s did dribbling become a rule in the basketball game. |
| Books that Start with Dribble | 1. Dribble Mastery: Skill Development and Technique for Dynamic Soccer Dribbling- by Aldin Beslagic 2. Dribble Up Soccer Ball Guide: 30+ Smart Soccer Ball Hacks for Parents & Players-by Ben Edwards |
Spectacle
| Meaning | It refers to eyeglasses or events that grab the interest or disapproval. |
| Part of Speech | Noun |
| Synonyms | Performance, eyewear, exhibition |
| Antonyms | Insignificance, simplicity, contact lenses |
| Examples | 1. The boys fought and created a spectacle for everyone 2. The grandma always forgets to bring her spectacles. |
| Fact About Spectacle | It is taken from the Latin word ‘spectaculum’ referring to a sight or show. |
| Books that Start with Spectacle | 1. The Spectacle of Illusion -by Matthew Tompkins 2. Spectacle: Stories- by Susan Steinberg |
Jeopardy
| Meaning | Harm, failure, or the danger of loss |
| Part of Speech | Noun |
| Synonyms | Peril, endangerment, at risk |
| Antonyms | Safety, protection, assurance |
| Examples | 1. During the war, the soldiers’ lives were in jeopardy. 2. His career is in jeopardy due to his mistakes. |
| Fact About Jeopardy | Jeopardy is also the name of an American television show |
| Books that Start with Jeopardy | 1. The Jeopardy! Book of Answers- by Harry Friedman 2. Double Jeopardy- by Colin Forbes |
Sindhi
| Meaning | It refers to a person who lives in Sindhi, Pakistan. The term is also used for a language spoken in Sindh or northern India. That is, the Sindhi language |
| Part of Speech | Noun |
| Synonyms | Sindese, Sindhian |
| Antonyms | NA (the opposite would be non-Sindhi languages or cultures |
| Examples | 1. The Sindhi community enjoys celebrating their festivals. 2.The main languages spoken are Punjabi, Sindhi, and Urdu. |
| Fact About Sindhi | The Constitution of India has recognised the Sindhi language |
| Books that Start with Sindhi | 1. Sindhi Tapestry – by Saaz Aggarwal 2. Sindhi Culture- by Usha Bansal |
Detained
| Meaning | Kept in custody by a legal authority |
| Part of Speech | Verb (a past tense of detain) |
| Synonyms | Arrested, imprisoned, confined |
| Antonyms | Freed, liberated, and discharged |
| Examples | 1. He was detained at the airport because of a visa issue. 2. The police detained the activists for questioning |
| Fact About Detained | Detained comes from the Latin word ‘’detinere’’. It means to keep away or hold back |
| Books that Start with Detained | 1. Detained- by Don Brown 2. Who Gets Detained?: An Empirical Analysis of the Pre-adjudicatory Detention of Juveniles in Denver- by Lawrence E. Cohen |
Quote of the Day for School Assembly with Meaning
“If you can’t explain it to a six-year-old, you don’t understand it yourself.” ― Albert Einstein
This quote means that you only truly understand something if you can teach it well. If you think you understand a topic and you cannot explain it well for a 6-year-old, you don’t understand it. Therefore, mastering a topic requires understanding the simple topics.
These are the 5 Best Words of the Day for School Assembly: 28th October, 2024. Want to find out new words for each day? Check out our word of the day page.
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