Compound Words (Word of The Day) for Morning Assembly
Here is a detailed table format for each level’s “Word of the Day,” designed to provide clear meanings, synonyms, antonyms, etymology, part of speech, and examples in an easy-to-understand way for morning assemblies. Each Compound word (WOTD) is selected to suit the comprehension levels of the different classes.
Here are some unique and tougher compound words suitable for different class levels, each with detailed meanings and examples to add value to morning assemblies:
Word of the Day with Meaning for Primary Classes (Nursery, LKG, UKG)
| Category |
Details |
| Word |
Daydream |
| Meaning |
Thoughts that drift while awake |
| Synonyms |
Fantasy, reverie |
| Antonyms |
Focus, concentration |
| Etymology |
Middle English “day” + “dream” |
| Part of Speech |
Noun |
| Example |
He likes to daydream about flying. |
Word of the Day with Meaning for Class 1, 2, and 3
| Category |
Details |
| Word |
Moonlight |
| Meaning |
Light from the moon |
| Synonyms |
Glow, luminescence |
| Antonyms |
Darkness |
| Etymology |
Middle English “mona” (moon) + “light” |
| Part of Speech |
Noun |
| Example |
The forest looked magical in the moonlight. |
Word of the Day with Meaning for Class 4, 5, and 6
| Category |
Details |
| Word |
Afterthought |
| Meaning |
A thought that comes later |
| Synonyms |
Reflection, reconsideration |
| Antonyms |
Forethought, plan |
| Etymology |
Old English “after” + “thought” |
| Part of Speech |
Noun |
| Example |
Sending a thank-you note was an afterthought. |
Word of the Day with Meaning for Class 7, 8, and 9
| Category |
Details |
| Word |
Underdog |
| Meaning |
A person expected to lose in competition |
| Synonyms |
Outsider, long shot |
| Antonyms |
Favorite, frontrunner |
| Etymology |
Middle English “under” + “dog” |
| Part of Speech |
Noun |
| Example |
Despite being the underdog, she won the race. |
Word of the Day with Meaning for Class 10, 11, and 12
| Category |
Details |
| Word |
Haphazard |
| Meaning |
Lacking organization, random |
| Synonyms |
Random, unplanned |
| Antonyms |
Systematic, organized |
| Etymology |
Early Modern English “hap” + “hazard” |
| Part of Speech |
Adjective |
| Example |
The papers were stacked in a haphazard manner. |
Word of the Day with Meaning for College Students
| Category |
Details |
| Word |
Doublethink |
| Meaning |
Accepting two contradictory beliefs |
| Synonyms |
Paradox, cognitive dissonance |
| Antonyms |
Consistency, clarity |
| Etymology |
Coined by George Orwell: “double” + “think” |
| Part of Speech |
Noun |
| Example |
Doublethink makes people believe opposing views. |
These tougher compound words offer deeper insights and help enhance vocabulary while adding complexity suitable for each age group.
