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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.
Demure
| Meaning | Being quiet, shy, and polite. |
| Part of Speech | Adjective |
| Synonyms | Modest, Shy, Reserved |
| Antonyms | Bold, Confident, Outgoing |
| Examples | 1. The new student was demure and spoke very softly. 2. Her demure smile made her seem very polite. |
| Fun Fact | Long ago, “demure” used to mean “serious” instead of “shy”! |
| Books That Start with ‘Demure’ | 1. Demure in the Spotlight by Amy Sinclair 2. Demure Nights by Clara Bennett |
Abetment
| Meaning | The act of helping/ encouraging someone to do something wrong |
| Part of Speech | Noun |
| Synonyms | Encouragement, Assistance, Aid |
| Antonyms | Hindrance, Prevention, Obstruction |
| Examples | 1. The student faced punishment for the abetment of cheating during the exam. 2. Their abetment of mischief caused a disruption in class. |
| Fun Fact | The word “abetment” comes from a French word that meant encouraging dogs to chase something! |
| Books That Start with ‘Abetment’ | 1. Abetment of Villains by Charles Blythe 2. Abetment Chronicles by Sarah Rayne |
Rigged
| Meaning | Something unfairly set up to cheat or trick. |
| Part of Speech | Adjective |
| Synonyms | Tampered, Manipulated, Fixed |
| Antonyms | Honest, Fair, Impartial |
| Examples | 1. The students believed the contest was rigged in favor of the older team. 2. She was disappointed to learn the game had been rigged by someone. |
| Fun Fact | “Rigged” originally referred to setting up sails and ropes on ships! |
| Books That Start with ‘Rigged’ | 1. Rigged Tales of Mystery by Jack Slater 2. Rigged for Adventure by Amanda Kean |
Gobble
| Meaning | To eat something very quickly. |
| Part of Speech | Verb |
| Synonyms | Devour, Swallow, Consume |
| Antonyms | Savour, Nibble, Sip |
| Examples | 1. The children gobbled up the cookies before the party started. 2. He was so hungry that he gobbled his sandwich in seconds. |
| Fun Fact | Turkeys make a sound called a “gobble,” and that’s how the word got its name! |
| Books That Start with ‘Gobble’ | 1. Gobble, Gobble by Cathryn Falwell 2. Gobble It Up! by Jim Arnosky |
Bolt
| Meaning | To run away quickly or suddenly, or a metal pin used to lock things. |
| Part of Speech | Verb / Noun |
| Synonyms | Dash, Escape, Sprint |
| Antonyms | Wait, Stay, Linger |
| Examples | 1. The cat bolted out of the classroom when the bell rang. 2. A bolt of lightning lit up the evening sky. |
| Fun Fact | A bolt is also used to describe a roll of fabric! |
| Books That Start with ‘Bolt’ | 1. Bolt: The Speedy Hero by Adrian Johns 2. Bolt and the Storm by Tanya Wright |
Demised
| Meaning | Someone who has passed away. |
| Part of Speech | Verb |
| Synonyms | Deceased, Passed, Departed |
| Antonyms | Alive, Thriving, Flourishing |
| Examples | 1. The demised king was remembered for his kindness. 2. The bird was found demised near the tree. |
| Fun Fact | “Demise” used to mean “to send away” before it became associated with death. |
| Books That Start with ‘Demised’ | 1. Demised Heroes by Greg Carter 2. Demised Legacy by Olivia Hart |
Query
| Meaning | A question you ask to get information. |
| Part of Speech | Noun |
| Synonyms | Inquiry, Question, Interrogation |
| Antonyms | Reply, Answer, Solution |
| Examples | 1. The student raised a query about the homework instructions. 2. If you have a query, please ask the teacher for help. |
| Fun Fact | The word “query” comes from the Latin word quaerere, meaning “to ask or seek.” |
| Books That Start with ‘Query’ | 1. Query of the Missing Letter by Harold Finch 2. Query Adventures by Lila Shore |
Relish
| Meaning | To greatly enjoy something. |
| Part of Speech | Verb |
| Synonyms | Appreciate, Savor, Enjoy |
| Antonyms | Detest, Dislike, Loathe |
| Examples | 1. She relished the opportunity to play in the school soccer match. 2. The students relished every bite of the delicious cupcakes. |
| Fun Fact | The word “relish” can also mean a flavorful sauce or pickle used to add taste to food! |
| Books That Start with ‘Relish’ | 1. Relish the Moment by Nora Roberts 2. Relish: My Life in the Kitchen by Lucy Knisley |
Implicit
| Meaning | Something that is understood without being directly stated. |
| Part of Speech | Adjective |
| Synonyms | Implied, Indirect, Unspoken |
| Antonyms | Direct, Clear, Explicit |
| Examples | 1. There was an implicit rule that everyone must take turns on the swing. 2. The teacher’s smile gave an implicit approval to start the activity. |
| Fun Fact | The word “implicit” comes from the Latin implicare, meaning “to entangle or involve”! |
| Books That Start with ‘Implicit’ | 1. Implicit Games by Robert C. Doran 2. Implicit Stories by Emily Grace |
Feasible
| Meaning | Something that can be done or is possible. |
| Part of Speech | Adjective |
| Synonyms | Achievable, Workable, Possible |
| Antonyms | Unrealistic, Unworkable, Impossible |
| Examples | 1. It is feasible to complete the science project before the deadline. 2. The students suggested a feasible plan for cleaning the playground. |
| Fun Fact | “Feasible” comes from the Old French word faisable, meaning “that can be done”! |
| Books That Start with ‘Feasible’ | 1. Feasible Adventures by Henry Mason 2. Feasible Solutions by Laura King |
Quote of the Day for School Assembly with Meaning
”It’s not whether you get knocked down; it’s whether you get up.” – Vince Lombardi
This quote means that it doesn’t matter how many times you fail, or make mistakes. What truly matters is whether you learn from your failures. When you make better decisions for yourself you set yourself up for success.
These are the 5 Best Words of the Day for School Assembly: 29th October 2024. Want to find out new words for each day? Check out our word of the day page.
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