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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.
Twilight
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| Meaning | Refers to the light between the sunset and the full night or the light from the sky between the full night and sunrise caused by the diffusion of sunlight through the atmosphere and dust. It is also used to explain a period of decline. |
| Part of Speech | Noun |
| Synonyms | Dusk, evening, sunset |
| Antonyms | Dawn, morning, sunrise |
| Examples | 1. The lion came out of his den during the twilight hours. 2. They sat on the bench in twilight and appreciated nature. |
| Fact About Twilight | Twilight happens twice every day. That is, evening twilight or dusk and the morning twilight or dawn. |
| Books that Start with Twilight | 1.Twilight: Twilight, Book 1 (Twilight Saga)- by Stephenie MeyerImperial 2. Twilight: Shortlisted for the Baillie Gifford Prize, 2018- by Stephen R. Platt |
Polarization
| Meaning | Dividing something (like opinions or people) into 2 opposite categories |
| Part of Speech | Noun |
| Synonyms | Division, opposition, separation |
| Antonyms | Unity, harmony, agreement |
| Examples | 1. The polarization of the rich and the poor can be noticed in daily life. 2. In several countries, political polarisation is on the rise. |
| Fact About Polarization | Polarisation is studied in different subjects like sociology, physics and psychology. |
| Books that Start with Polarization | 1. Polarization: What Everyone Needs to Know-by Nolan McCarty 2. Polarization: Understanding the Phenomenon-by Alan Abramowitz |
Contemplate
| Meaning | To deeply think about something |
| Part of Speech | Verb |
| Synonyms | Meditate, ponder, reflect |
| Antonyms | Neglect, ignore, or overlook |
| Examples | 1. The visitors contemplated the meaning behind Vincent Van Gogh’s paintings 2. I would like to contemplate the meaning of this poem. |
| Fact About Contemplate | Philosophers are known for contemplation. For example, Aristotle, Descartes |
| Books that Start with Contemplate | 1. The Way Achievers Contemplate- by Renita Primm 2. Contemplate, Act, Flourish: Embrace your true self and get ahead in life- by Rakesh Deshpande |
Harness
| Meaning | To control something to produce power or achieve a goal |
| Part of Speech | Verb |
| Synonyms | Control, exploit, utilise |
| Antonyms | Abandon, squander, neglect |
| Examples | 1. The company decided to harness the research data for innovation 2. Modern engineering focuses on harnessing renewable energy like solar, and wind energy |
| Fact About Harness | During ancient times, the harness was used for horses to pull carts |
| Books that Start with Harness | 1. Harnessing Your Emotions-by Andrew Wommack 2.Harness the Wind-by Mary Casanova |
Auction
| Meaning | Public sale of property/goods where they are sold to the highest bidder |
| Part of Speech | Noun/verb |
| Synonyms | Bidding, sell-off, sale |
| Antonyms | Buy, purchase, fixed-price sale |
| Examples | 1. The old painting was sold to Mark at an auction 2. The collector decided to auction his paintings to raise funds for charity |
| Fact About Auction | A banana was actioned for INR 52 crore in an art auction |
| Books that Start with Auction | 1. Auction Bids and Tenders (Law Books)- by M L Bharghava 2. Putting Auction Theory to Work (Churchill Lectures in Economics)- by Paul Milgrom |
Quote of the Day for School Assembly with Meaning
“A champion is afraid of losing. Everyone else is afraid of winning.” – Billie Jean King
This quote means that winners are scared of losing. This motivates them to work hard and win. On the other hand, others fear the expectations, and responsibilities that is associated with winning. For this reason, they keep losing.
These are the 5 Best Words of the Day for School Assembly: 24th November, 2024. Want to find out new words for each day? Check out our word of the day page.
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