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Select the word which means the same as the group of words given "a cure for all diseases"? |
Antidote Purgative Laxative Panacea |
Panacea |
The word that means the same as "a cure for all diseases" is panacea. So the answer is > (☀) Panacea.
Panacea comes from the Greek words "pan" (all) and "akos" (cure). It is a term used to describe a cure for all diseases or problems. Panaceas are often sought after, but they are rarely found. The word "panacea" is often used ironically, to describe a treatment or solution that is not actually effective. For example, you might say that a new diet is a "panacea" for weight loss, even if there is no evidence that it actually works. |