Word of the Day for Daily Morning Assembly – 5 November
Good morning everyone! Welcome to our daily morning assembly. Today, as part of our learning journey, we introduce the “Word of the Day.” This daily segment aims to enhance our vocabulary and deepen our understanding of new words. Let’s discover today’s word, explore its meaning, and see how we can use it in our conversations and writing. Stay curious and excited to learn something new each day!
Here are the words of the day, organized by educational level, and tailored around the theme of World Tsunami Awareness Day with a focus on unique and contextually relevant vocabulary.
Word of the Day for Primary Classes (Nursery, LKG, and UKG)
| Heading | Result |
|---|---|
| Word | Ripple |
| Meaning | Small wave |
| Synonyms | Wavelet, undulation |
| Antonyms | Stillness, calm |
| Etymology | Early 17th century, from ripplen, an alteration of ‘ruffelen’ (to ruffle) |
| Part of Speech | Noun |
| Example | “The stone created a small ripple in the pond.” |
Word of the Day for Class 1, 2, and 3
| Heading | Result |
|---|---|
| Word | Surge |
| Meaning | Sudden powerful forward or upward movement |
| Synonyms | Rush, burst |
| Antonyms | Retreat, recession |
| Etymology | Late Middle English, from Latin surgere ‘to rise’ |
| Part of Speech | Noun |
| Example | “A surge of waves hit the beach suddenly.” |
Word of the Day for Class 4, 5, and 6
| Heading | Result |
|---|---|
| Word | Tremor |
| Meaning | A sudden feeling of fear or excitement; a small earthquake or shudder |
| Synonyms | Quiver, shiver |
| Antonyms | Steadiness, calm |
| Etymology | Middle English, from Old French tremour, from Latin tremor ‘trembling’, from tremere ‘tremble’ |
| Part of Speech | Noun |
| Example | “The tremor was felt by everyone in the classroom.” |
Word of the Day for Class 7, 8, and 9
| Heading | Result |
|---|---|
| Word | Cataclysm |
| Meaning | A large-scale and violent event in the natural world |
| Synonyms | Disaster, upheaval |
| Antonyms | Harmony, tranquility |
| Etymology | Early 17th century, from French cataclysme, via Latin from Greek kataklusmos ‘deluge’, from kata- ‘down’ + kluzein ‘to wash’ |
| Part of Speech | Noun |
| Example | “The documentary covered the cataclysm caused by the tsunami.” |
Word of the Day for Class 10, 11, and 12
| Heading | Result |
|---|---|
| Word | Seismic |
| Meaning | Relating to earthquakes or other vibrations of the earth and its crust |
| Synonyms | Earth-shattering, tremorous |
| Antonyms | Stable, minor |
| Etymology | Early 19th century, from Latin seismicus, from Greek seismos ‘shaking, earthquake’ |
| Part of Speech | Adjective |
| Example | “Seismic activity was recorded near the coastal area.” |
Word of the Day for College Students
| Heading | Result |
|---|---|
| Word | Tsunamigenic |
| Meaning | Capable of generating tsunamis |
| Synonyms | Tsunami-producing |
| Antonyms | Harmless, benign |
| Etymology | Early 21st century; from tsunami + -genic ‘producing’ (from Greek genes ‘born’) |
| Part of Speech | Adjective |
| Example | “The earthquake was tsunamigenic, leading to high alert in coastal regions.” |
Thought of the Day for Tsunami Day
- “Awareness is the greatest agent for change.” – Eckhart Tolle
- “Safety doesn’t happen by accident.”
- “Prepare and prevent, don’t repair and repent.”
- “The calm after the storm is not without its lessons.”
- “Nature is a mighty force; respecting it is our first duty.”
Slogans on Tsunami Day
- “Know Tsunami, No Sorrow!”
- “Stay Alert, Stay Safe.”
- “Waves of Prevention, Oceans of Success.”
- “Learn from the past, prepare for the future.”
- “A prepared city is a safe city.”
Wishes and Messages
- “Wishing you safety and peace on this World Tsunami Awareness Day.”
- “May our awareness lead us to safety. Observing World Tsunami Awareness Day with solemnity and respect.”
- “On World Tsunami Awareness Day, let’s pledge to be vigilant and prepared.”
- “Remembering those affected by tsunamis today. Let’s work together for safer tomorrows.”
- “Educate, Equip, and Empower! Let’s make our community tsunami-ready.”
These elements can help foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of the importance of tsunami awareness and preparedness across different educational levels.
