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 7 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.
Epiphany
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Meaning
A moment of sudden insight or realisation
Part of Speech
Noun
Synonyms
Aha moment, revelation, enlightenment
Antonyms
Ignorance, confusion, misinterpretation
Examples
- While attending a lecture, Sam has an epiphany about how he can solve a math equation.
- I was about to leave the exam hall when I suddenly had an epiphany about the answer and completed the paper.
Fact About E
E is one of the most used alphabets in English.
Books that Start with ‘Epiphany’
- Epiphany: True Stories of Sudden Insight to Inspire, Encourage, and Transform – Elise Ballard
- Epiphany: The Season of Glory- Fleming Rutledge
Elegance
Meaning
A way of being graceful, simple, and classy in appearance or behaviour
Part of Speech
Noun
Synonyms
Class, Charm, Grace, Poise
Antonyms
Awkwardness, Tastelessness, Roughness
Examples
- Her writing style is so elegant that it makes complex topics easy to understand
- Her elegance made her the centre of attention
Fact About ‘E’
E is used in English cryptographic codes.
Books that Start with ‘Elegance’
- Elegant Universe- By Brian Greene
- Elegance: The Beauty of French Fashion- Megan Hess
Nefarious
Meaning
Refers to a villain, a wicked person or an evil activity
Part of Speech
Adjective
Synonyms
Malicious, immoral, evil
Antonyms
Noble, good, righteous
Examples
- The police worked tirelessly to uncover the nefarious activities of the station master.
- Superman and Spiderman worked together to stop nefarious crimes.
Fact About ‘N’
In the periodic table, N stands for Nitrogen
Books that Start with ‘Nefarious’
- A Nefarious Plot- By Steve Deace
- Nefarious- Yolanda Olson
Silhouette
Meaning
A dark outline of a person or a thing against a light background (in dim light)
Part of Speech
Noun
Synonyms
Shadow, shape, outline
Antonyms
Light, Brightness, Illumination
Examples
- We could see the silhouettes of the man from our window
- She admired the BMW’s sleek silhouette
Fact About ‘S’
S is written at the end to explain plural nouns
Books that Start with ‘S’
- Sense and Sensibility- By Jane Austen
- Stuart Little – By E.B White
Tranquility
Meaning
A state of being at peace or being calm.
Part of Speech
Noun
Synonyms
Peacefulness, Stillness, Calmness
Antonyms
Disturbance, Chaos, Turmoil
Examples
- I like the tranquility of the river
- She moved to the country to experience the tranquillity, and slow pace of life
Fact About ‘T’
T represents trust or truth in several languages
Books that Start with ‘T’
- The Power of Now- By Eckhart Tolle
- To Kill a Mockingbird- By Harper Lee
Quote of the Day for School Assembly with Meaning
The only thing we have to fear is fear itself. – Franklin D. Roosevelt
Fear stops people from taking action, and from being brave. Therefore, what we need to fear is having fear inside us.
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.