Basic Details
Word: Panacea
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A solution or remedy for all problems or difficulties.
Synonyms: Cure-all, universal remedy
Antonyms: Problem, difficulty
Idioms and Phrases
- Panacea for all ills: Something that seems to solve all problems. Example: "Many believe that education is a panacea for all ills in society."
- Not a panacea: Used to state that something is not a solution for every issue. Example: "While technology helps, it is not a panacea for issues like inequality."
Usage Examples
Example 1: Some people think that money is a panacea for happiness, but that's not always true.
Example 2: The scientists worked hard to discover a panacea for the disease that affected many.
Example 3: Although exercise is beneficial, it is not a panacea for all health problems.
Fun Fact
The word "panacea" comes from the Greek goddess of healing, Panacea, who was believed to have a remedy for every disease. Her name literally means "all-healing."
Famous Quote
"Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is relax." Mark Black
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "panacea" mean?
a) A fruit
b) A solution for all problems
c) A type of music
d) A kind of bird
Answer: b) A solution for all problems
2. Which of these is a synonym of "panacea"?
a) Antidote
b) Cure-all
c) Disease
d) Virus
Answer: b) Cure-all
3. Which sentence uses "panacea" correctly?
a) The panacea jumped over the fence.
b) Our teacher is a panacea for confusion in class.
c) Exercise is a panacea for good health.
d) She has a panacea for painting.
Answer: c) Exercise is a panacea for good health.
4. Which idiom means that something is not a total solution?
a) Panacea for all ills
b) Not a panacea
c) As easy as pie
d) A stitch in time saves nine
Answer: b) Not a panacea
5. What is the opposite of "panacea"?
a) Solution
b) Difficulty
c) Remedy
d) Vaccination
Answer: b) Difficulty
