Basic Details
Word: Infirmary
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A place where sick or injured people are cared for, usually in a school or a military setting.
Synonyms: Hospital, clinic, health centre
Antonyms: Health, wellness
Idioms and Phrases
- Out of commission: When something is not working or cannot be used, often due to illness or damage. Example: "Unfortunately, our gym is out of commission this week for repairs."
- Under the weather: Feeling ill or unwell. Example: "I wont be able to go to the picnic today; Im feeling a bit under the weather."
Usage Examples
Example 1: When Jamie fell and hurt his leg during sports, he was taken to the infirmary for treatment.
Example 2: The infirmary at our school is always staffed with a nurse who takes care of students who feel unwell.
Example 3: During the camping trip, the teacher set up an infirmary tent to care for anyone who needed assistance.
Fun Fact
The word "infirmary" comes from the Latin word "infirmus," meaning weak or frail, which reflects the purpose of these places to provide care and support to those who are not well.
Famous Quote
"The greatest medicine of all is to teach people how not to need it." Hippocrates
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "infirmary" mean?
a) A place for sports
b) A home for animals
c) A place that cares for sick or injured people
d) A library
Answer: c) A place that cares for sick or injured people
2. Which of these is a synonym of "infirmary"?
a) School
b) Hospital
c) Playground
d) Garden
Answer: b) Hospital
3. What is the opposite of "infirmary"?
a) Health
b) Clinic
c) Ward
d) Shelter
Answer: a) Health
4. Which sentence uses "infirmary" correctly?
a) The infirmary is very busy during the summer.
b) I saw a cat in the infirmary.
c) The infirmary sold ice cream on hot days.
d) There are many books in the infirmary.
Answer: a) The infirmary is very busy during the summer.
5. What does "under the weather" mean?
a) Very happy
b) Feeling ill
c) Going swimming
d) Playing outside
Answer: b) Feeling ill
