5 Best Words of the Day for School Assembly: 7th  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.

POTUS

Meaning

It is a nickname used for the US president 

Part of Speech

Noun

Synonyms

President, Chief Executive, Head of State

Antonyms 

Citizen, Civilian, Private Citizen

Examples

• The POTUS is the most powerful person in the United States.
• POTUS has decided to leave the cabinet meeting.

Fact About POTUS 

POTUS is the short form for the president of the United States.

Books that Start with ‘POTUS’

• Potus- by George Graham 
• 9/11 With POTUS: Inside the White House Travel Pool- by by Chris Carlson

Strumming

Meaning

Play casually on a stringed instrument like a guitar

Part of Speech

Verb

Synonyms

Playing, Plucking, Picking

Antonyms

Muting, Silencing, Dampening

Examples

• He was strumming when he came up with the song.
• Here is the picture that shows her strumming away on an acoustic guitar.

Fact About Strumming

The term strumming refers to rhythmic cord playing of the ukulele and guitar. Strumming is used for the creation of several pop, flok, and rock songs. 

Books that Start with Strumming

• Strumming the Guitar: Guitar Strumming for Intermediate & Upward with Audio & Video- by Gareth Evans 
• Easy Ukulele Strumming Book for Left-Handed. 100 Strumming Patterns. 100 Progressions. 41 Chords.: Beginner to Advanced Collection- by Jimmy McRay

Republic

Meaning

It refers to a government where power lies with the people, and people elect their representatives as per law. 

Part of Speech

Noun

Synonyms

Democracy, Commonwealth, state

Antonyms

Autocracy, Monarchy, and dictatorship

Examples

• They are reporting the latest happenings in the People’s Republic of China
• Voters can choose to vote to either save or crush the Republic.

Fact About Republic

The USA is a Republic state.

Books that Start with Republic

• The Republic: Simplified and Modernised- by Plato
• The Republic and The Laws- by Marcus Tullius Cicero

Septicemia

Meaning 

When blood poisoning occurs due to bacteria it is called Speticema. Septicemia only happens in case of severe infections and is life-threatening.

Part of Speech

Noun

Synonyms 

Blood poisoning, infection, bacteremia

Antonyms

Health, sterility, health

Examples

• He was able to recover from septicaemia and pneumonia.
• You are prone to Septicemia if you are suffering from a chronic disease or have recently had surgery.

Fact About Septicemia

Septicemia can cause rapid breathing, chills, fever, and confusion. Therefore, it required immediate medical attention.

Books that Start with Septicemia

• A Simple Guide To Blood Infection (Septicemia) Diagnosis, Treatment And Related Conditions- by Kenneth Kee 
• Sara’s Fight For Life: The daily journal kept of Sara’s fight to survive meningococcal septicemia.- by Caroline Loo

Triumph

Meaning 

To win, gain victory or achieve something great.

Part of Speech

Noun/verb

Synonyms

Success, win, victory

Antonyms

Defeat, loss, or failure

Examples

• After his triumph, Donald Trump pledged to bring a ‘golden age’ to America.
• The championships were a personal triumph for the swimmer’s coach.

Fact About Triumph

In ancient Rome, Triumph used to refer to military processions to celebrate victory

Books that Start with Triumph

• Triumph Of Dharma: Book 3 of Samrat Yudhishthira Trilogy- by Semanti Chakraborty
• A Journey of Triumph and Transformation: How to Rise Above Challenges and Achieve Unstoppable Success Kindle Edition- by Sir Pryme

Quote of the Day for School Assembly with Meaning 

”Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbour. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.”
― H. Jackson Brown Jr., P.S. I Love You

This quote means that you will regret if you don’t take the chances or risks. When you are old you will not regret the things you did in your life, instead, you will regret the chances you missed. Therefore, it is advisable to take risks now and discover who you can become.

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.