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  1. A cure for all diseases or a remedy for all problems is known as Panacea. The word has originated from two Greek words, "pan" means "all and "Akos" means "remedy". e.g.  The precaution taken by the government will improve the lives of labourers, but it is no panacea.  

    A cure for all diseases or a remedy for all problems is known as Panacea. The word has originated from two Greek words, “pan” means “all and “Akos” means “remedy”. e.g.  The precaution taken by the government will improve the lives of labourers, but it is no panacea.

     

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  1. A person who believes that only selfishness motivates human actions is known as cynic. A cynic person is motivated purely by self-interest rather than acting for honourable or unselfish reasons.

    A person who believes that only selfishness motivates human actions is known as cynic. A cynic person is motivated purely by self-interest rather than acting for honourable or unselfish reasons.

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  1. "to take secretly in small small quantities is known as Defalcation. It is the theft, misuse or misappropriation and illegal use of money by someone who has responsibility for it.

    “to take secretly in small small quantities is known as Defalcation. It is the theft, misuse or misappropriation and illegal use of money by someone who has responsibility for it.

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  1. The fear of being enclosed in a small closed space is known as Claustrophobia. Claustrophobia is a form of anxiety disorder and an irrational fear of of small spaces with no way to escape.

    The fear of being enclosed in a small closed space is known as Claustrophobia. Claustrophobia is a form of anxiety disorder and an irrational fear of of small spaces with no way to escape.

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  1. A political leader who appeals to popular desires and prejudices is known as Demagogue. e.g. "our CM seems more interested in demagoguing the issue in media interviews than in dialogue"

    A political leader who appeals to popular desires and prejudices is known as Demagogue. e.g. “our CM seems more interested in demagoguing the issue in media interviews than in dialogue”

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  1. that which cannot be read is called illegible. In other words, "illegible" is the one word substitution for the text which cannot be read.  

    that which cannot be read is called illegible. In other words, “illegible” is the one word substitution for the text which cannot be read.

     

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