Choose the most suitable one-word substitution for the following.
An irrational and intense fear of flying.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Aerophobia: An abnormal and persistent fear of flying. It can also refer to a fear of fresh air or drafts of air.
Acrophobia: An extreme or irrational fear of heights.
Claustrophobia: An extreme or irrational fear of confined or small places.
Ophidiophobia: An abnormal fear of snakes.